Miguel Monteiro is a trained architect with 30 years of international experience in construction and real estate development, leading high-impact projects across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He is currently an Executive Director at Qiddiya in Saudi Arabia, overseeing the delivery of Qiddiya Coast, a GIGA entertainment and tourism project.

A specialist in high-rise buildings, he has played a key role in developing iconic towers in the Middle East, shaping the skylines of global cities.

During his MBA at INSEAD, he launched Gema Wines, a family-owned winemaking project dedicated to Alvarinho, bringing the best of Portugal to the world’s most prestigious restaurants.
Fluent in Portuguese, English, Spanish, and German, he combines strategic vision and entrepreneurial spirit with a global and innovative approach.

Miguel Monteiro has been a Counselor in the Portuguese Diaspora Council since February 2025.