I was born in Luanda, Angola (1957) where I lived until 1975. As my father had been an agriculture technician and one of my uncles had a farm my choice to study and work in the agriculture sector was a clear and easy one.

In 1975 I moved to Portugal where I lived until 1984. I graduated from the agriculture school In Coimbra and I initiated my professional career as manager of the mechanization department of the Fundo de Fomento Florestal. Later, I joined FIAT Tractors as an area sales manager where I used my practical knowledge of agriculture techniques and equipment to advise the Portuguese farmers about the tractors and implements that best suited their specific requirements.

In 1984 I moved to The Netherlands where, after a short period working as “uitzendkracht” doing various menial jobs, I started to work in the Poultry Industry. During the period of time between 1985 and 2010 I had the chance to held various senior positions in some of the major manufactures of poultry equipment, Pas Reform, Moba, Salmet and Prinzen,.

Working for these Worldwide operating companies gave me the opportunity to meet and personally work with poultry professionals from many different countries and cultures and this way accumulate a wealth of knowledge that I gladly share with the industry.

In 2010 I founded Triplelima bv and since then I have been working specifically with equipment and solutions related to washing poultry products like eggs as well as all types of trays, crates, etc., used to carry eggs, meat and live birds. First I represented KUHL from USA and in 2016 I started representing UNIFORTES, a Dutch manufacturer.

In 2014, together with Fiduco, nowadays under the name of ELSTO Smart Solutions, I introduced automation to and around the washing equipment. This type of solutions was well received and resulted in many installations in Europe, as well as in Canada and Australia.

Having attained the official retirement age, I have decided to slow down and stop representing UNIFORTES and ELSTO Smart Solutions. I will though remain available for eventual sharing of knowledge with poultry professionals interested in improving their operations.

I am very proud to work in the Poultry Industry and very thankful to have the opportunity to contribute to its further growth Worldwide.