João Maria Botelho is an entrepreneur, jurist, and sustainability expert working at the intersection of ESG, economic governance, and strategic sectors. He is the founder of Generation Resonance, an international platform for leaders launched in the context of (UN) COP28, dedicated to informed policy debate, sustainability literacy, and democratic participation. The initiative develops projects in structured dialogue with public institutions, international organizations, and policymakers.

He is a TEDx speaker and serves as an ambassador for the European Climate Pact. João was recognized by Forbes Portugal as one of the 30 Under 30 in Sustainability and Social Innovation and identified by Randstad as one of the leading emerging voices in ESG and sustainability leadership. Alongside his professional work, he conducts academic and editorial research on corporate responsibility, governance, and the evolution of the economic model, with a special focus on the relationship between regulation, capital allocation, and real-world outcomes. His professional activities also include cross-border transactions, especially where sustainability, regulatory frameworks, and financial structuring meet. He is a frequent speaker at national and international forums on the legal and economic challenges of the sustainable transition.

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João Maria Botelho is a distinguished member of the CEOWORLD Magazine Executive Council. You may connect with him through LinkedIn or official website.