Background
Couto, João Manuel was born on June 14, 1949 in L. Marques, Mozambique. Son of Alfredo and Maria Celeste Couto. arrived in Portugal, 1969.
Couto, João Manuel was born on June 14, 1949 in L. Marques, Mozambique. Son of Alfredo and Maria Celeste Couto. arrived in Portugal, 1969.
Degree in management, Institute Superior de Economics, Lisbon, Portugal, 1974.
Accountant, Municipal Town Hall, Mozambique, 1967-1969; tax inspector, State Finance Department, Lisbon, 1974-1975; finance controller, Hempatil, Palmela, Portugal, 1975-1976; finance controller, Hempel Tintas Marítimas, Lisbon, 1975-1986; co-general manager, Hempatil-Sonatil, Palmela, 1984-1987; general manager, Tintas Hempel (Portugal), Lda., Palmela, since 1987. Professor accounting planning and control Institute Superior de Ciências do Trabalho e da Empresa, Lisbon, 1975-1984.
Member Economist Association, Paint Manufacturers Association.
Married Nélia Maria Santos Pereira, July 29, 1973. Children: Nuno Ricardo, Diva de Lurdes.