José Joaquim Romão de Sousa

Sonae Indústria SGPS SA engages in the production and commercialization of wood based panels and derivative products. Its product range includes particleboard, medium density fiberboard, hardboard, oriented stand board and components, solutions and systems for the furniture, building, decorative and DIY industries. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Maia, Portugal.

CEV SA is a holding company, which engages in the provision of biotechnological research and development services. It aims to produce and market organic fungicides extracted from lupin seeds. These are intended to address plant diseases affecting grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, and nut crops. The company was founded in July 2006 and is headquartered in Cantanhede, Portugal.

Promotor Sociedade Gestora de Participaçoes Sociais SA operates as an investment holding company. The company is headquartered in Alvarelhos, Portugal.

Converde SA is a holding company engaged in the development and manufacture of agrochemicals. Its products include organic pesticides, fungicides, and fertilizers. The company was founded by Sara Alexandra Valadas da Silva Monteiro, Loureiro Virgilio Borges and Ricardo Manuel de Seixas Boavida Ferreira on January 19, 2011 and is headquartered in Cantanhede, Portugal.