99x Portugal appoints Guilherme Ramos Pereira as Head of Strategic Development to put Data Science & AI at the core of the business
With a career spanning over 25 years in management and leadership roles in consultancy, digital transformation and innovation, Guilherme Ramos Pereira will now be responsible for developing and implementing the national and international business strategy of 99x Portugal. This includes supporting the company’s transition towards a Data & AI-centered offering — an area in which he has been directly involved in recent years. The company currently has over 100 professionals in Portugal and serves clients in 16 countries.
Lisbon, May 27, 2025 – 99x Portugal, a tech company specialized in boosting the digital potential of organizations, has appointed Guilherme Ramos Pereira as Head of Strategic Development. The goal is to position the company beyond traditional IT consulting and to drive a strategy focused on Data Science & AI — an area where the new executive brings extensive experience.
Before joining 99x Portugal, Guilherme served as Executive Director of DSPA (Data Science Portuguese Association) from its founding in 2018 until 2025. DSPA is the first association of its kind in Portugal, fully dedicated to promoting and democratizing knowledge in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. He also co-led the EDIH ATTRACT – European Digital Innovation Hub for Artificial Intelligence and High-Performance Computing between 2021 and 2025. His professional background also includes leading the Portugal Outsourcing Association for eight years and holding various management roles in several IT companies.
This new challenge is driven by his motivation to help 99x Portugal strategically reposition its offering. As Guilherme Ramos Pereira explains, "The goal is to strengthen market perception that 99x is no longer just another IT consultancy. We are now fully focused on aligning with the most transformative trends in the sector — with Data and AI at the heart of it. My mission is to help drive this new phase, reinforcing the company’s presence in a highly competitive and fast-moving market."
His responsibilities will include developing and implementing business development strategies across both the company’s core and emerging areas, identifying growth opportunities in current and new markets, building strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders — both nationally and internationally — and conducting market analysis, always in close coordination with the 99x Portugal and global teams.
According to Carlos Coutinho, CEO of 99x Portugal, "Guilherme’s arrival marks a strategic step in strengthening our leadership team and repositioning 99x Portugal in the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence space. It’s a clear commitment to innovation and excellence. With his expertise and vision, we’re better prepared to tackle the next growth phase for 99x Portugal — placing these two areas at the center of our strategy and delivering real value to our clients and partners."
The company’s accumulated experience over 15 years in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, and Quality Assurance & Testing will now be enhanced by a more strategic and integrated approach — with AI and Data Science as unifying pillars.
With this appointment, 99x Portugal reinforces its positioning as a strategic digital transformation partner, combining deep technological knowledge, highly specialized talent, and a culture of proximity and delivery excellence.
About 99x Portugal
99x Portugal is a tech company specialized in boosting the digital potential of organizations, with capabilities in Software Development, Cloud Engineering, Quality Assurance & Testing, and Data Science & AI. With more than 100 professionals innovating from Portugal and clients in 16 countries, the company is part of the 99x Group, which combines local presence and knowledge with access to global talent and expertise. Headquartered in Oslo, the group brings together over 600 professionals across Brazil, Malaysia, Norway, Portugal, and Sri Lanka.
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