Joana Marques da Cruz

Joana Marques da Cruz is a seasoned legal expert with extensive experience in finance, capital markets, and ESG. Currently serving as the Head of Legal for Finance, Capital Markets, and ESG at Galp from April 2022 to March 2025, Joana provides legal advisory services related to corporate debt, financing, project finance, and M&A activities, alongside overseeing financial instruments trading and reporting. Prior to Galp, Joana was with NOVO BANCO from January 2019 to December 2022 as a Legal Counsel for Corporate Finance and Financial Markets, advising on group treasury, capital markets, and financial intermediation issues. Earlier experience includes a role as a Banking and Finance Lawyer at Uría Menéndez - Proença de Carvalho from January 2016 to December 2019, focusing on banking, finance, and capital markets law. Joana is currently pursuing an Executive Master in Finance at Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics and holds a Master of Law and Business from Universidade Católica Portuguesa.