Astrid Sauer
STATUTORY SUPERVISORY BOARD MEMBER | C-LEVEL EXECUTIVE FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT • STRATEGY • CULTURE-LED VALUE CREATION Helps boards and organisations connect financial discipline, strategy and execution to navigate complex decisions and create long-term value. Statutory supervisory board member and C-level executive combining regulatory oversight, PwC audit and transactions, Roland Berger strategic consulting, and culture-led entrepreneurship. Known for connecting people, perspectives and opportunities and translating strategic vision into practical action. EXECUTIVE CAREER HIGHLIGHTS ▪ CEO of SOTA – State of the Art since 2012, following three years as CFO; leads strategy, operations, finance, business development and institutional partnerships. ▪ Statutory supervisory appointments at Azuaga Seguros, MPS and Toro Capital Partners, each subject to formal regulatory fit-and-proper assessments (Portuguese insurance/pension-funds regulator ASF or securities-market regulator CMVM). ▪ At Roland Berger, helped shape national tourism growth targets (PENT) and APED retail-sector recommendations; also worked on Montepio restructuring and a government heritage-to-luxury-hotel feasibility study. Earlier PwC audit and transaction advisory experience. ▪ Co-founded Women in Art Fellowship with VIA Outlets and Portugal Manual, advancing representation, visibility and recognition of women artists through cross-sector partnerships and career-development opportunities. CORPORATE BOARD & STATUTORY GOVERNANCE LEADERSHIP AZUAGA SEGUROS | 2026–PRESENT Statutory Supervisory Board Member (Vogal do Conselho Fiscal); fit-and-proper assessment by the Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority (ASF). Previously alternate member, 2024–2025. MPS – MÚTUA PORTUGUESA DE SAÚDE | 2024–PRESENT Statutory Supervisory Board Member (Vogal do Conselho Fiscal); fit-and-proper assessment by the Portuguese Insurance and Pension Funds Supervisory Authority (ASF). TORO CAPITAL PARTNERS | 2020–2022 Statutory Supervisory Board Member (Vogal do Conselho Fiscal); fit-and-proper assessment by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM). NONPROFIT ADVISORY BOARD LEADERSHIP WWB FOUNDATION | 2015–2017 Member of the Advisory Board (Conselho Consultivo). SELECTED EXECUTIVE CAREER EXPERIENCE SOTA – STATE OF THE ART | CEO, 2012–present; CFO, 2009–2012 ROLAND BERGER | Strategy Consultant, 2007–2008 · PENT; APED (Portuguese Association of Retail and Distribution Companies) PwC | Audit & Corporate Transaction Advisory, 2004–2007 |
AREAS OF EXPERTISE Statutory governance • Financial oversight • Risk & compliance • Audit • Financial due diligence • Strategy & restructuring • C-level leadership • Strategic partnerships • Culture-led brand strategy SECTOR EXPERIENCE Insurance & mutual healthcare • Financial services • Cultural & creative industries • Retail & consumer brands • Hospitality • Corporate & institutional services EDUCATION WU Vienna University of Economics and Business M.A., International Business (2003) Universidade Católica Portuguesa Postgraduate studies, Contemporary Art; master’s taught component completed (2008–2010) London School of Economics Summer School intensive courses: strategy, negotiation, valuation and finance (2002–2003) GOVERNANCE TRAINING Nova SBE — Corporate Governance: Leadership on Boards (2024) High Skills — Insurance Activity Supervision (2024) THOUGHT LEADERSHIP TEDxLisboa 2025: • Co-Founder, Women in Art Fellowship ( |