Ricardo Pereira

Ricardo Pereira is an accomplished finance and business development professional with extensive experience in senior leadership roles, particularly within IKEA since November 2014. As Chief Financial Officer and Deputy CEO, Ricardo has been instrumental in leading IKEA's strategic direction and operational development. Previous roles include Business Development & Transformation Manager and Finance and Operations Director, where responsibilities encompassed sustainability initiatives and profitability management. Prior to IKEA, Ricardo served as Business Development & Strategy Director at Lidl Portugal, focusing on strategic planning and performance monitoring. In addition, Ricardo was a Board Member of APED, overseeing treasury responsibilities. Educational qualifications include a degree in Enterprise Management and Organization from Iscte and a licentiate degree in Marketing from Pforzheim University.