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António Mota’s legacy reshaped Portugal’s billion-euro corporate giants

From humble trainee to titan of industry, his vision turned small ventures into giants. Now, a new generation builds on the foundations of his billion-euro success.

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António Mota’s legacy reshaped Portugal’s billion-euro corporate giants

António Mota, a visionary leader, originally aspired to be a police officer but later pursued engineering. He began his career as a trainee in his father’s business. Mota's passing signifies the close of an era for two of Portugal's largest corporations. Under his stewardship, both Mota-Engil and Sonae grew into billion-euro entities. Today, these companies continue to thrive under new leadership, building upon the robust foundations he laid.

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