The driving force

José Maria Ferreira is the driving force behind PERMANENTE S.A., a Portuguese holding company dedicated to fostering innovation across multiple industries. With a clear vision for the future, Ferreira has built a group that integrates sustainable design, advanced construction technologies, and human-centered development.

His leadership emphasizes collaboration, long-term value creation, and a profound respect for environmental and social responsibility. Under his guidance, the group has positioned itself at the forefront of transformative and forward-thinking business models in Portugal and beyond.

Our Team

Shawn Bates

Founder & CEO

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Jen Harris

Co-Founder

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Jeroen De Leeuw

Chief Tactics Facilitator

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Our values

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Integrity

People

Velocity

Flexibility

Vision

Our Numbers

3,5M

Income during the Last Year

10+

Business Partners

Years of Experience