Our team
Our mentors and sponsors come with experience in global businesses
Through their personal experiences, supporters and Global Talent Portugal backers know that entrepreneurs face many challenges to make a long term success of their business.
Together with long standing academic institutions in Portugal we provide a platform for talent to thrive.
Much of their own success came from personal mentorship, guidance, and connections in a global network.
David has worked in the citizenship and residence industry for several years, with a background in working in startups that have commercialised into successful businesses in South Africa, Europe and the Middle East.
David's keen interest in global macroeconomics and policies relating to immigration and citizenship has given him a deep understanding of providing solutions for multiple stakeholders involved.
Based in Dubai, David works on onboarding new companies and institutions for the Global Talent HQA program. He is also responsible for managing the development of new residence programs and fostering relationships with public and private partners in Portugal.
David's keen interest in global macroeconomics and policies relating to immigration and citizenship has given him a deep understanding of providing solutions for multiple stakeholders involved.
Based in Dubai, David works on onboarding new companies and institutions for the Global Talent HQA program. He is also responsible for managing the development of new residence programs and fostering relationships with public and private partners in Portugal.
Director for Dubai Office
David Bonellie
Bernardo is a сo-founder and managing director at World Talents Portugal. His main responsibilities include establishing partnerships, growing the business locally and internationally, and ensuring the top-notch customer service.
Former professional athlete, Bernardo traveled the world competing on the ATP Tour across all continents. He was a member of the Portuguese National Team and Olympic Committee.
Bernardo graduated with a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of San Francisco and has years of experience helping Silicon Valley startups expand to Europe and consulting international entrepreneurs on fundraising and conquering the US market.
Former professional athlete, Bernardo traveled the world competing on the ATP Tour across all continents. He was a member of the Portuguese National Team and Olympic Committee.
Bernardo graduated with a Bachelor's degree in International Business from the University of San Francisco and has years of experience helping Silicon Valley startups expand to Europe and consulting international entrepreneurs on fundraising and conquering the US market.
Co-Founder and
Managing Director
Managing Director
Timur is a founder and managing director at World Talents. With over 10 years of experience in investment migration service, he has supported over a hundred of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) from various regions looking to move and invest in foreign jurisdictions.
Timur strongly believes that by transferring knowledge and talent across the globe and centers of innovation and providing researchers and startup founders with necessary resources, his team creates economic opportunities and benefits the society.
Before founding World Talents, he worked in international law and migration companies among which were Discus Holdings and GH Canfields LLP and consulted clients on tax and investment migration opportunities.
Timur strongly believes that by transferring knowledge and talent across the globe and centers of innovation and providing researchers and startup founders with necessary resources, his team creates economic opportunities and benefits the society.
Before founding World Talents, he worked in international law and migration companies among which were Discus Holdings and GH Canfields LLP and consulted clients on tax and investment migration opportunities.
Bernardo Saraiva
Founder
Timur Sitdikov
OUR TEAM
As Director of Business Development for the WT Portugal HQA Investment Immigration Program, Harsev brings over 16 years of expertise in sales, marketing, and business development.
He co-founded a successful recruitment and sales consultancy, leveraging more than 8 years of experience in building high-performing B2B and B2C strategies, particularly in the competitive North American markets.
With a deep personal connection to immigration and a proven ability to forge strategic partnerships, Harsev ensures tailored solutions for his clients, guiding them through a seamless transition to life in Portugal.
He co-founded a successful recruitment and sales consultancy, leveraging more than 8 years of experience in building high-performing B2B and B2C strategies, particularly in the competitive North American markets.
With a deep personal connection to immigration and a proven ability to forge strategic partnerships, Harsev ensures tailored solutions for his clients, guiding them through a seamless transition to life in Portugal.
Business Development Director
Harsev Oshan
