Piauhy Team
A science based and precision driven enterprise, researching phyto-based resources, found to generate permanent and positive change to the patients, and their families, suffering from a myriad of conditions that can be relieved and treated with natural products such as those derived from the cannabis plants.
Eduardo Sampaio

CEO
B.Sc. Chemistry, MBA, M.Sc. Economics | Eduardo is a successful early entrepreneur in the field of medicinal cannabis
He is also a senior executive with over 30 years of experience, including almost 20 years in leadership positions as CEO, Country Manager and Senior Managing Director for various multinational firms with extensive experience working overseas with multinational corporations based worldwide.
He is also a senior executive with over 30 years of experience, including almost 20 years in leadership positions as CEO, Country Manager and Senior Managing Director for various multinational firms with extensive experience working overseas with multinational corporations based worldwide.
Sidarta Ribeiro

CSO
Sidarta was nominated as Chief Science Officer given his extensive research experience in
the field of neurosciences and applications of cannabinoid science
○ Director and founder of the Brain Institute at the UFRN University, the largest neurosciences institute in Latin America.
○ Director and founder of the Brain Institute at the UFRN University, the largest neurosciences institute in Latin America.
Gonçalo Magalhães

Operations Director
Gonçalo holds a Bachelor in Science of Economics (York University)
○ As an entrepreneur, Gonçalo has started-up several businesses in Portugal as a Real Estate developer, managing several investment portfolios.
○ As an entrepreneur, Gonçalo has started-up several businesses in Portugal as a Real Estate developer, managing several investment portfolios.
Francesco Paolino

Marketing Director
Francesco holds a Masters of Science in Business Administration with major in Marketing,
and has vast experience in various business development functions, sales channels and
implementing both B2B and B2C customer acquisition strategies.
Elmo Resende

Scientific Director
Elmo holds a PhD in chemistry from the University of Rhode Island. He has amassed over 30 years of experience as a forensic scientist and a chemistry professor.
Alessandro Cembrano

Agricultural Manager
Alessandro holds a Bachelor in Pharmaceutical Sciences and a Masters in Biotechnology
○ With extensive experience in medical cannabis cultivation and international cooperation Allesandro will lead all production capabilities of the facilities.
○ With extensive experience in medical cannabis cultivation and international cooperation Allesandro will lead all production capabilities of the facilities.
Tomás García Navarro

General Counsel
Master in Company Legal Advice & Coach Master. President of the Healthcare & life Sciences Commission in AIJA, international Association of Young Lawyers
Joaquim Gomes

Security Director
Joaquim Gomes is a Colonel (Ret.) from GNR (Portuguese Gendarmerie) after more than 3 decades of duty. He has a degree in International Relations and a postgraduate degree in Civil Crisis Management and another one in Security Management.
Antônio Fortes

Investment Advisor
Hedge fund portfolio manager with a PhD in neurosciences
Raphael Pinaud

Scientific Advisor
Investment banker with a PhD in molecular biology