António Lagartixo, the CEO and Managing Partner of Deloitte Portugal, talks about his plan for 2026, which he sees as a year focused on change, using new technology, and growing talent. He says that Portugal's progress relies on using innovation and training professionals to put it into practice.
Key insights from Lagartixo
1. Sectoral transformation:
The professional services industry is changing quickly, driven by new technologies and the growth of skilled workers.
Using AI is very important for companies to grow and keep up with the competition, and Deloitte is helping them make this change.
Portugal could miss out on chances to grow its economy if it doesn't improve its readiness for new technologies, especially as the population gets older.
2. Geopolitical context:
The world scene is full of ups and downs and hard choices, and it influences decisions at all levels.
There are chances in areas like defense, cybersecurity, and technology infrastructure, but businesses need to stand out by having strong and advanced skills.
Deloitte believes its job is to help clients navigate through uncertain times, support them in predicting changes, and keep them strong and able to handle challenges.
3. Opportunities for Portugal:
Portugal has the chance to become a top tech center in Europe because of its location, the talent it has, and how much it can grow with investments.
Small and medium-sized businesses are the main part of the business world, so it's important to use organized methods to boost the use of AI and encourage new ideas.
The main areas of focus are sustainability, governance, audit, and risk services, which help investors feel confident as things change quickly.
4. The word for 2026: PROGRESS
Lagartixo sees progress as coming from putting money into groups, skilled people, and the community, even when things are unclear.
Deloitte's global slogan, "Together makes progress," highlights the importance of working together to push forward with growth and new ideas.
In short, 2026 for Deloitte and Portugal is about using change to create real progress by focusing on technology, skilled people, and working together with smart strategies.
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