Graduated in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the Centre International of Glion, Switzerland, has a broad experience of more than 25 years in the areas of Consultancy, Project Management, Team Leadership, in the development and implementation of tourism projects as well as in the management of Real Estate Assets. Among them stands out different projects in tourism, real estate and in regional and social development projects in Portugal as well as in France, Cuba, Angola, Cape Verde, São Tome and Brazil. Founder & CEO at Essentia, José Gil leads a multidisciplinary team and a portfolio of unique projects.