With an extensive career in the FMCG and retail sectors, Nuno Amaral is currently CEO of ARI Middle East and Global Chief Operations Officer of ARI, a multinational airport retail (duty-free) company with a strong international presence. Based at the regional headquarters in Bahrain and responsible for airport operations across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, he is recognized for his leadership capabilities, sustainable business growth, strong collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and ability to thrive in multicultural environments.

Prior to his current role, Nuno Amaral served as Managing Director of LFP – Lojas Francas de Portugal, Customer Director at Unilever Jerónimo Martins, and Area Manager at Lidl Portugal.

He holds a degree in Business Administration from Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics and an MBA from Nova School of Business and Economics.

Nuno Amaral has been Portugal’s World Advisor since June 2026.