Dr. Rui Grilo

Rui Grilo serves as Deputy Coordinator of the Technological Plan since March 2006, being responsible for assisting the National Coordinator in the development of the Portuguese Technological Plan, a growth strategy based on knowledge, technology and innovation. In July 2006, he also became Chief of Cabinet of the National Coordinator.

Before being appointed to his current position, he worked at the Portugal Telecom Group, as corporate web projects coordinator, managing director of the web portal SAPO.pt and senior business development analyst.

Rui Grilo had previously served in the Portuguese Government as Chief of Cabinet of the Minister of Finance and Minister of the Presidency, adviser to the Prime Minister and adviser to the Secretary of State for Youth.

Having a first degree in Management, Rui Grilo was awarded the degree of Doctor of Management in Organisational Change by the University of Hertfordshire in 2005.

He is 34 years old, being the proud father a three year old daughter.