Rita Mendes Coelho, Country Manager at Visa Portugal, reflects on how she balances leadership responsibilities with summer downtime. From family beach trips in the Algarve to insights on AI and Agentic Commerce, she shares how stepping away helps maintain focus, clarity, and perspective.
Rest, Reading, and Summer Routines
Disconnecting requires intentionality. For Rita Mendes Coelho, the ideal summer reset centers on daily beach visits in the Algarve, family time, and Pilates classes.
Her summer reading list features a mix of fiction and practical leadership insights:
- The Unknown Woman in the Portrait by Camille de Peretti (a story built around Gustav Klimt's missing painting)
- How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner (a data-driven look at project planning and execution)
- One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez
- Leadership and Future Horizons in Payments
Reflecting on recent leadership challenges, the emphasis remains on fast, data-informed decision-making and clear communication amidst rapid industry shifts.
Looking ahead to the second half of the year, key focus areas include:
- Agentic Commerce: Leveraging AI to transform and automate payment experiences.
- Security & Trust: Ensuring seamless digital transactions while protecting consumer data.
- Balanced Leadership: Creating space to pause, recharge, and approach future goals with renewed energy.
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