Expert in Luxury Brands, Marketing & Innovation with a passion for customer service
Europe
Portugal
Antonio Paraiso holds a degree in Business Management from the University of Porto, and an Executive MBA from Porto Business School. A marketing consultant and conference speaker, Antonio offers specialised consulting and executive training services in the fields of luxury and strategic marketing, premium positioning, and innovation.
Antonio is well-versed in the international business environment and has worked as in International Sales Director for over 19 years. During this period he has traveled the globe, developing a vast experience in sales and negotiation. Amongst the areas visited he includes Europe, Latin America, the United States, the Middle East, Russia, Australia, and Japan.
Besides his two business degrees, Antonio, who besides living and studying Spain, has also lived and studied in London where he obtained his Diploma in International Trade and Distribution at the London School of Foreign Trade. He also completed the Luxury Strategic Management Advanced Programme at Spain’s IE Business School in Madrid. This school is considered to be Europe’s top business school, according to the Financial Times.
Besides his speaking engagements and consulting services, Antonio Paraiso is also a regular contributor to the media, with his contributions published in, amongst others, Marketeer, a prestigious Portuguese marketing magazine and MAX Luxury Blog in Brazil.
Antonio has also lectured at the University of Porto, covering the topic of International Marketing, and been involved in executive training to various high-profile brands. Amongst these clients, he includes Oracle, Gant, Toyota, Leica, Oracle, Grohe, and Lexus, amongst many others.
Portuguese Keynote Speaker Antonio Paraiso, in his capacity as a speaker, regularly attends conferences such as the World Innovation Forum, Marketing and Sales World Forum, World Business Forum, and ExpoManagement. An enthusiastic communicator, he has also addressed conferences for the likes of TEDx, LOEWE, Deloitte, and L’Oreal, to name but a few.
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"Antonio Paraiso is an expert in luxury brands, marketing and innovation with a passion for customer service. We had the pleasure of having Mr. Antonio Paraiso as one of our keynote speakers during our annual Derma Nordic SYMPOSIUM. Antonio delivered an impactful and interactive lecture which our participants regarded as highly relevant, inspirational and educational. It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Antonio – I hope to work with him again and will recommend others to do the same, if they have the chance."
“You've opened my head and introduced me to the fascinating Ocean of Marketing. I'll never forget the shared moments, stories told, examples given. They are the compass for my journey in the new venture
“After the training course, I've practiced with a Swiss client some techniques that you've taught and I was impressed with the results! Thank you. You gave us very powerful tools. “
“Thank you for the sales training. It really works !! I've used all the techniques and closed a new sale for a 9 month consulting project. Please keep on sharing your knowledge. You are the best trainer I've ever met.”
“It was a pleasure listening to your talk. You've been motivated everyone. While listening to you I felt the same feeling as when I read the book that changed my life 'Rich Dad, Poor Dad' by Robert Kiyosaki.”
“I've seen your talk. There are Speakers and Exceptional Speakers, with the ability to enable anyone to go forward and change the way of thinking and acting. Antonio, we can only grow by listening to speakers like yourself.”
“Antonio, I enjoyed the presentation today. It was excellent! You really are a gifted communicator. Thank you again.”
“Antonio, thank you for the sales training course. It has been changing my life, indeed.”