André Coutinho

Strategic Transformation & Design Leadership André R. Coutinho is a seasoned mission innovation agent with over two decades of experience navigating complex business environments. As a long-standing Partner at Symnetics and Co-Founder of GoFw, he specializes in bridging the gap between corporate strategy and public value. André utilizes strategic design as a core methodology to guide global organizations through systemic transformations, helping them reinstitutionalize governance and create positive, regenerative legacies. His approach treats complexity not as a barrier, but as an invitation to experiment and flourish.

Venture Building & Sector Expertise Beyond advisory, André is an active impact entrepreneur with a portfolio spanning biotechnology and health ecosystems. He serves as Managing Partner at Ziel Biosciences, a venture builder focused on women's health and precision oncology, and sits on the board of LACann Group. His expertise extends to public policy innovation, evidenced by his recent work designing the Public Policy Observatory for SEBRAE in Brazil. André combines practical business acumen with rigorous academic insight, holding an MPA in Innovation, Public Policy, and Public Value from UCL’s Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose.

Thought Leadership & Global Community A dedicated educator and author of "Design Estratégico" (Strategic Design), André actively mentors emerging leaders and change-makers. He holds significant leadership roles within the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) in Portugal and the UK, championing peer-to-peer growth and collective agency. Committed to tackling modern "polycrisis" challenges, he works at the intersection of private enterprise and social impact, fostering dynamic capabilities that allow diverse stakeholders to collaborate effectively for long-term sustainable growth.