Católica Porto Business School Corporate Club: MysticInvest Prestige Partner
Católica Porto Business School has formalised the signing of a partnership agreement with MysticInvest Holding, granting the company Prestige Partner status within the School’s Corporate Club. This agreement strengthens the strategic relationship between the School and a leading Portuguese holding company, highlighting a shared commitment to excellence in executive education and talent development.
This collaboration aligns with Católica Porto Business School’s mission to bring academic knowledge closer to the realities of organisations, fostering value creation and strengthening the bridge between universities and businesses.
According to João Pinto, Dean of Católica Porto Business School:
“Partnering with MysticInvest Holding is a unique opportunity to bring our students and executive programmes closer to the business world. This collaboration enables us to reinforce value creation and prepare leaders who combine academic rigour with outstanding professional practice.”
With operations in Portugal, Germany and the United States, MysticInvest Holding is the market leader in Douro river cruises and an international reference in ocean expeditions, from the Arctic to Antarctica. The Group invests in next-generation ships with high energy efficiency and a strong commitment to sustainability, and brings together brands such as Atlas Ocean Voyages, DouroAzul, Mystic Cruises, Mystic Ocean and Nicko Cruises.
The signing ceremony was attended by Paula Paz Ferreira, Executive Board Member of MysticInvest Holding, and Ana Teotónio Pereira, Director of Marketing and Communication. Representing Católica Porto Business School were João Pinto, Sara Pacheco, Executive Coordinator of the Executive MBA, and Pedro Carneiro, Head of the Dean’s Office.
Paula Paz Ferreira commented:
“We are very excited to join Católica Porto Business School’s Corporate Club as a Prestige Partner. This collaboration is a strategic investment in talent development and closer engagement with the academic ecosystem. It allows us to share our business experience, actively contribute to students’ development and, at the same time, strengthen critical capabilities that accelerate the execution of our strategy and support our growth ambitions.”
This agreement marks another step in Católica Porto Business School’s strategy to build partnerships that enhance practical learning, innovation and the development of leaders prepared for the challenges of the global market, strengthening the connection between students and real-world business opportunities.
