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Corporate Governance

A history of innovation, growth, and
success over three generations.

Shareholder Structure

A family legacy.
Sustainable growth where everyone matters.

We are an economic group of family origin, with a 100% Portuguese shareholder structure, with a solid journey over three generations.

Founded by Commander Luiz Figueiredo with the ETE, SA Company, Grupo ETE is now led by Luís Figueiredo, the current Shareholder and grandson of the founder, who has actively promoted the development of a forward-looking, sustainable management strategy, where the synergies created are the focus to continuously transform numerous challenges into successful opportunities.

Corporate
Governance

The Grupo ETE’s Corporate governance expresses the relationship with its shareholders and, more broadly, the relationship we maintain with our stakeholders, through social bodies and other ancillary bodies.

GENERAL ASSEMBLY

This is the main deliberative body, responsible for defining the global strategy of the Grupo ETE and assuming the functions assigned by Law and the Company Statutes.

Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is the main decision-making body of the Group’s Holding. It is responsible for executing the global strategy, organising and defining the principles and policies to be pursued, institutional representation, and controlling the fulfilment of social and operational objectives.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

The Executive Committee’s main mission is to provide more targeted oversight of the Group’s different business areas, with a view to implementing the strategy defined by the Strategic and Administrative Boards.

STRATEGY BOARD

The Strategic Board, in turn, has the sole mission of defining long-term objectives for the Group, analysing trends and risks, as well as identifying opportunities for growth and innovation.

COMPANY SECRETARY

The Company Secretary shall attend meetings of the Board of Directors and the Strategic Board of the Group, and shall also perform other functions provided for by law.

Boards of Directors of the Various Group Companies

The various boards of directors of the companies are responsible for managing the Group’s companies and meeting the defined budgets and objectives, executing the strategies and recommendations determined by the Board of Directors.

Grupo ETE Corporate Offices

With responsibilities in the areas of planning and management control, finance, legal, communication and brand, human resources, accounting and taxation, certification, environment and safety, and information technologies, and business development, these corporate directions play the role of integrating the Group’s strategy, reflecting it transversally in all companies, both nationally and internationally.

Supervisory Board or Sole Auditors

The supervision of Grupo ETE companies, specifically the management by the Boards, compliance with the law and corporate provisions, and the regularity of accounting records, falls under the responsibility of the Supervisory Board or the Sole Auditors.

External Auditors

We work with trusted partners by assigning the role of the Group’s external auditors to PriceWaterhouseCoopers SROC, LDA, responsible for issuing certification on the financial statements and their preparation in accordance with applicable accounting standards, which includes analysing the Group’s internal control environment.

DPO ( Data Protection Officer)

DPO (Data Protection Officer)
Responsible for data protection within the Grupo ETE, ensuring the best management of information and data of customers, suppliers, and the company itself, particularly all employees.

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Grupo ETE Universe

With almost 90 years of experience, operating in the maritime-port and logistics, we are a recognised and reliable Portuguese player, offering your company customized solutions. We have 6 business areas and over 1.500 employees who, every day, reinforce our commitment to quality, innovation, and value creation, offering the best service for your business.
In an increasingly interconnected and broad sector, we overcome challenges and create new opportunities.
We support the growth and development of the society and the economy of each country in which we operate.