SONAE

Welcome to #Sonae Group, Druni and Arenal Perfumerías! 👋 We are thrilled to announce that MC has become the Iberian leader in health, beauty, and wellness retail. The combination of Druni and Arenal, approved by the Spanish Competition Authority, propels us to a market-leading position with over €1.3 billion in business volume. 🤝 This partnership enhances our portfolio and accelerates our growth strategy. #MC and #Druni's founding shareholders each own 50% of the new group, reflecting our shared commitment to excellence and innovation in retail. Step by step, we continue to expand our international footprint and diversify our business. This milestone is a testament to our dedication to #LeadWithImpact. 🚀

Yesterday, our Executive Committee came together for an insightful #SonaeTalks. This session attests to the importance of connection and dialogue within our organization. Our #ExCom: Cláudia Azevedo, CEO, João Dolores, CFO, and João Günther Amaral, CDO, shared their perspective on our strategic priorities and the vital role of our People. Their leadership and vision continue to inspire us all.  The hybrid format allowed our teams from all businesses and locations to join, fostering an inclusive environment, and the interactive live Q&A session sparked valuable discussions and reinforced our commitment to transparency and collaboration. Check out some of the key moments. 👇 #SonaeTalksbyExCom #ShapingTomorrowToday

Eng. Belmiro de Azevedo, the #Sonae founder, had a profound belief in the power of #Education. That's why Fundação Belmiro de Azevedo has the mission to foster educational projects with a positive impact on people's lives. One of them is Colégio Efanor, a school for all educational stages that aims to train young people with integrity, social responsibility, critical thinking, and a sense of community. To ensure that education is accessible to everyone, Fundação Belmiro de Azevedo has a Scholarship Programme covering 50% to 100% of tuition fees, promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities for every student. We are proud to congratulate #ColégioEfanor for being ranked 1st among high schools in Portugal for the fourth consecutive year. 📚

💡 After exploring the latest #TechTrends, we’re now turning our focus to the #Social and #Business trends identified by the #Sonae Digital Team. From evolving consumer behaviours to innovative business models, these trends are redefining industries and driving growth. How do you see these trends playing in your industry? Let’s discuss it in the comments.   👀 Missed out on the Tech Trends? Check them here: https://lnkd.in/d9N9X2A5

At #Sonae, we believe in building a better tomorrow by empowering the next generation. By nurturing the #skills and capacities of promising young talent, we ensure impactful future decision-makers. 💡    On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we celebrate our collaboration with outstanding partners who share our commitment to fostering #youth talent: Code for All_, Teach For Portugal, Junior Achievement Portugal, 42 Porto, and ENSICO.

What’s trending in the #Digital world? Our #Sonae Digital Team has conducted a deep analysis of the latest #Tech, #Social, and #Business trends expected to shape the future. 💥 Today, we are thrilled to share some insights on the cutting-edge trends that are emerging. These include both evolving innovation and new developments from the past year. Check them out below and tell us: did you predict or already feel the impact of some of these? Share in the comments.

When discussing gender equality, Cláudia Azevedo uses data to show its positive evolution in recent years, but acknowledges there’s still much progress to be made.   The path forward? Our CEO highlights the need for a well-structured strategy that tackles both challenges and opportunities.   Read the full interview to POWER Observatory here: https://lnkd.in/dNhSm54B

The first Agile Connect event took place last week at the Belmiro De Azevedo Learning Centre, at Sonae Headquarters. 🚀 Bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences is essential for growth. That's why we united our talented teams from MC, Worten Portugal, and NOS SGPS, with participants from various businesses, to delve into agile methodologies and enhance our collaborative efforts. This event featured not only industry experts, but also enthusiastic learners eager to dive into these practices. A special thank you to our esteemed guests, TugÁgil Comunidade de Práticas and EDP for their valuable contributions! Check some of the best moments. 📸

Business as usual? Or the investment in new skills and progression? 🚀 Marta Cunha, Head of Transformation at #Sonae, participated in the session organised by OECD - OCDE that joined together leaders and specialists from all over the globe to talk about the future of work and #reskilling. To boost local productivity and innovation, employers should figure out the skills needed and get involved in hands-on training like apprenticeships and on-the-job training. 🗣 Marta also shared that for the European initiative Reskilling for Employment (R4E), which Sonae integrates, the future seems bright: “with 70% employability rate, we are gaining the trust of our people”, using #requalification to increase #employment.

💥 João Dolores, CFO of #Sonae, went on stage at QSP SUMMIT yesterday for a productive conversation with Linda Hill, Best-Selling Author, Speaker & Professor at Harvard Business School. The “Thinkers Lab” went around the ABC of Great #Leadership, discussing: What Makes a Great Leader? 📢 They talked about the power of adaptation and transformation, and how leaders understand the changing dynamics and the evolving nature of innovation that requires everyone to co-create the #future.