CXO INSIGHT
What is your company ’ s vision and goal ?
Our vision is to be the world ’ s leading company supporting governments , border control authorities , traveller hubs and all organisations that want or need to improve their security . We are committed to offering superior , tailor-made , border control identity management and security enhancements that excel in dependability , innovation and value creation by bringing the best technological solutions that impact people and organisations collective security , safety , efficiency and convenience .
In the future we envisage expanding this kind of technology beyond aviation to impact the more rounded experience of a traveller even once they have left the airport , tapping into several other environments which require this kind of technology – such as Smart Cities , hire cars , hotels and more .
A big issue for suppliers in this industry is scalability and standardisation . It is one of our main targets to develop solutions which are easily deployable and cover 80 % standardisation and are easily scalable to be triggered for a wider range of customers .
What has your career looked like so far ?
I had prior experience in the aerospace industry as part of the team which developed , engineered and successfully launched the first Portuguese satellite in 1993 . In 1996 – 2001 , I served as the President and CEO of US-based , Logicad3d , ( now 3Dconnexion ), formerly a Logitech company and spin-off from an aerospace R & D in Germany . I lived abroad for more than 15 years , passing through Germany , Sweden , Italy , France , USA and Japan .
Which market do you provide services for ?
Primarily we provide product services and consultancy for the most prestigious airports , airlines , governments and private entities across the world . In producing and manufacturing solutions , we have the whole process in-house , from software to hardware , offering the complete value chain .
The most important stakeholder for the future is the citizen . They have their identity in their pocket via their smartphones , so they are absolutely the most crucial element at the fore of all of our operations and designs . We provide services through superior design , development and implementation of integrated , end-to-end , user centric , digital identity management solutions .
How do you equip your staff with skills and knowledge ?
We offer our employees flexible and career progression opportunities , continuous training and development , international exposure and contact with the most prestigious organisations and institutions around the world .
We also have the Vision-Box academe , which is a strategic programme with the mission of creating , promoting and fostering individual and organisational effectiveness by developing and offering an array of innovative and diverse training programmes in support of the organisation ’ s commitment to employee development and organisational enrichment .
How do you work with other executives within the C-suite to make sure your voice is heard ?
Across my leadership teams , I look to implement a strong value for accountability . It ’ s a hugely relevant buzzword among our C-level executives , almost weekly . Everybody wants to work in a responsible way but the most important thing for me is articulating the value of accountability – seeing a challenge through from start to finish .
We work with a mission mindset , whether that be a two-year business plan for example , and everyone has a responsibility to reach that goal . Ultimately it is their responsibility but of course we are all able to group together to support this .
On a corporate level , interaction across all levels can impact business goal achievement , productivity and profitability . An environment established by open dialogue and the appropriate communication framework requires removing inner barriers , and that ’ s what I try to do every day at Vision-Box .
How do you ensure different teams in your organisation work together ?
We establish a culture of collaboration and proximity of communications , not only between the leadership personnel but between the different departments to have intercollaborative teams . A culture of collaboration and teamwork starts with the leadership and the company culture , and this then sets a precedent for the rest of the organisation . For us , at Vision-Box , collaboration and accountability are the key words . x
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