Nelma Fernandes
President, Confederation of Enterprises of Portuguese-Speaking Countries
Focus Area: Entrepreneurship, Women’s Leadership, International Trade
Country: Guinea-Bissau
Nelma Fernandes is an entrepreneur, investor, and coach, recognized as the first female President of the Business Confederation of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CE-CPLP). With expertise spanning Architecture, Financial Management, and International Relations, she has dedicated over a decade to advancing entrepreneurship and leadership. As the founder of Win Coach Academy, Nelma is an internationally certified coach specializing in business strategy, leadership, and personal growth.
A passionate advocate for human capital development, she has delivered keynote addresses at prestigious global leadership forums. Committed to empowering women, she mentors aspiring leaders through the SheLEADS program and drives economic progress across Portuguese-speaking nations through transformative CE-CPLP initiatives.