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A natural born company director who achieved his first CEO role in his early twenties in magazine publishing. Jonathan has worked in a strategic role in the gaming industry when he was based in California and has since dedicated himself to market and competitor intelligence roles.

Jonathan is also CEO of JTA’s holding company which manages a portfolio of investments including a hotel and a winery in Portugal’s Douro valley.

Why did you choose JTA?

I first worked with JTA when I was  a client at Microsoft.  I had contracted them to build a data warehouse to store market intelligence and to serve the data to a worldwide team of business strategists and market analysts.  Their solution was ahead of its time and very well executed so I decided to join the company.

What is the most unusual fact about you that not a lot of people know?

I grew up surrounded by the antiques trade and I love to collect antiques.  I have collections of French glassware, art deco lighting and, more recently, valve radios from the 1940s to the late 1960s.

What would we be likely to find you doing at the weekend?

When not restoring antiques I love to spend time in the country in Portugal. I was the first foreigner to move to my village and I love being with my neighbors having a barbeque on the terrace.

I have two dogs who I try to keep always by my side.

What is your party trick?

Not to be at the party!

Where is your favorite holiday destination?

Casa de Palhais. My home from home!

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Jonathan Alves Tooley is a Mathematics graduate and chartered accountant. He has had various careers in both the UK and Portugal. His experience includes being an Interim CFO for a major Internet start-up, a business planning and strategy consultant for a 3G-telecommunication start-up and having regional responsibility for an IT security consultancy for EY.

In terms of personal skills Jonathan has the ability to manage a large and varied array of projects, learn quickly, find effective solutions to problems and maintain a good sense of humor throughout. He possesses exceptional financial and analytical skills with the ability to critically analyze situations both quickly and impartially. As an effective listener, he is able to clearly, concisely and persuasively communicate to a wide range of people with differing backgrounds and needs. He has strong drive and resilience and is a team player that is accustomed to a fast-paced environment where deadlines are a priority and handling multiple jobs simultaneously the norm. Jonathan is extremely computer literate and has direct experience of securing and implementing complex IT systems

Why did you choose JTA?

I started JTA because I needed a job. Also, I had never found a company that was right for my mix of skills and where they would let me bring my dog. So I created it!

What is the most unusual fact about you that not a lot of people know?

I worked for the UK government during the first gulf war.

What would we be likely to find you doing at the weekend?

Soldering circuits in my lab whilst playing with my dogs, dancing to LOUD music and cooking my husband his favorite food!

What is your party trick?

Serve the food on time, with pyrotechnics and a homemade loaf on the side!

Where is your favorite holiday destination?

Luang Prabang. I went there without any expectations but found it charming. Naturally I change my favorite destination every few months.

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After graduating in IT, Duarte went on to take a Master’s in Medical Information Systems at Porto university. He is now JTA’s Head of Data Science.

Why did you choose JTA?

I started to work with JTA before even going to university. I liked to do summer jobs with the team to learn about working as a consultant. As a result, after graduating it felt like the natural next move.

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Gustavo has a degree in Languages and International Relations. Prior to joining JTA, Gus taught languages, provided translation services and also gained experience within the hotel business. He is JTA’s one-stop shop for administration. He is responsible for facilities, accounting, purchasing and anything else you can think of that a company needs to keep running.

Why did you choose JTA?

JTA was a great way for me to expand my career into business administration. Consequently, I now have a very broad job description that covers Finance, Human Resources and Office Administration.

What is the most unusual fact about you that not a lot of people know?

I reckon that I am a world-class xylophonist. However, no one on the team has ever heard me play!

What would we be likely to find you doing at the weekend?

Spending time with Maria and the dog, Troll.

What is your party trick?

I am known as a one-man alcohol (and alcohol paraphernalia) supplier. My friends know that I almost always have a bottle of something nice hidden in my backpack when at a party.

Where is your favorite holiday destination?

Don’t have one. But I got a feeling that Tokyo will be the one.

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