Ana Mendanha

I’ve always been the kind of person who sees potential — in people, in markets, in teams that just need the right structure and motivation to take off. Maybe that’s why I’ve spent the last 8+ years helping companies grow where it matters most: building strong relationships, developing talent, and turning ambitious targets into real results. My career began in sales, where I learned quickly that success isn’t just about numbers — it’s about listening, understanding what people need, and finding solutions that genuinely help them move forward. That mindset shaped everything that came after: opening new markets, scaling teams, managing multimillion-euro portfolios, and leading commercial operations across different regions. Over the years, I’ve rebuilt teams from the ground up, doubled revenue, opened new countries, expanded EF’s presence across universities and schools, delivered major cross-functional projects at H.B. Fuller, and helped thousands of students and clients make life-changing decisions. Each role taught me something new: how to motivate people, how to build trust quickly, how to transform processes without losing the human touch. I love leading teams — not just hitting targets, but seeing people grow, gain confidence, and discover what they’re capable of. I’m driven by momentum, clarity, and action. Give me a challenge that feels slightly impossible, and I’m fully in. Today, I bring together everything I’ve learned — sales, operations, business development, marketing, and leadership — to help teams perform at their best and markets grow sustainably. I care deeply about the work I do and the people I work with, and I’m the type who always shows up prepared, energized, and ready to deliver.