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C O N F E R E N C E S P E A K E R
On Stage
Procter & Gamble Asia Annual Convention
Ritz Carlton Singapore
Speaking at
The Carnival of Luxury
International Conference
“Diversity of knowledge makes us unique ……daring to be different pays off and helps achieving goals”
Antonio Paraiso
Speaking about Innovation to the Board of Directors of TVN Media TV Channel in Panama City
Guest Speaker atCentrum Business School in Lima
Keynote speaker at IE Business School conference in Abu Dhabi
In the Press
Interview at Pestana Palace Hotel for Premio Magazine
Quo Vadis, Luxus? is a set of articles on trends in the premium and luxury business, written by Antonio Paraiso and regularly published in MARKETEER, the best and most read marketing magazine in Portugal (Full articles - in Portuguese - available in the Blog inside the website www.antonioparaiso.com)
Interview in SIM Events & Luxury Magazine
Interview in Vida Economica Newspaper
Interview in Start&Go Magazine
Vida Económica Newspaperpages 8 and 9
Interviews and articles in MAC Brazilian Luxury
Blog
Interview in Premio Magazinepages 10 to 15
Full interviews in Portuguese in the Blog in the website www.antonioparaiso.com
On Video
VideosYou can watch my videos in my You Tube Channel
www.youtube.com/user/121Paradise
Some Talks and Speaking Topics
Trends in the Luxury Universe
The Fascination of Luxury
Luxury and Secret Shopping
How To Seduce High-End Consumers
Market Trends in the Luxury Business
Luxtech: new technologies in luxury brands
Creative Liaisons: creativity in the luxury world
Luxury is going green : luxury and sustainability
Charm : antidote for the democratization of luxury
The Paradoxes of Luxury: use them to create value
New Ideas for Businesses
The Balance of Skills
Working Hollywood-style
I shall improve and sell more
Use Emotion to Foster Loyalty
Innovate to Win the Next Generation
Innovation : helmets for homing pigeons?
Cross-Selling and Up-Selling Ideas in Retail
Get Ready to Work Abroad: Go International
How do you see the world? Food for thought
Branding You - Develop your Personal Brand
Stories on internationalization and multiculturalism
Train your Mental Elasticity to Think Out-of-the-Box
Selling Services: Ideas on How to Sell the Invisible
5 steps to shake up your business in Difficult Times
How do you see the world? The Internationalization Plan
Why did you let me down? Winning Back Lost CustomersTalks in
English . Spanish . Portuguese
Antonio Paraiso is an experienced speaker on
business topics and speaks
regularly in congresses,
conferences and company
eventsWhat You Can Getcustomized talk prepared for your event
new ideas and up-to-date approach
enthusiasm, energy and experience
proximity, by being available for Q&A and being part of your event
Topics related to
Luxury and Customer SeductionServices Marketing
International BusinessSales and Dealing with Clients
Introducing Change in Your Business
Surprising with Innovation
Some Happy Customers
SHERATON PINE CLIFFS LUXURY RESORT
BNP PARIBAS
PERSONAL BRANDING CONGRESS
ALCON
IMPETUS
LEICA
GIORGIO ARMANI
IE BUSINESS SCHOOL
LEXUS
THE LUXURY NETWORK
PHILIPS
GALP ENERGIA
PROCTER & GAMBLE SINGAPORE
HB FULLER
INTERNATIONAL TRADE FORUM
SIKA
TVN Media PANAMA
ABERDARE GROUP SOUTH AFRICA
LUXOTTICA
PRIMAVERA SOFTWARE
LOEWE
DELOITTE
MOTA ENGIL
GANT
PORTO BUSINESS SCHOOL
PORSCHE
CARGLASS
CENTRUM BUSINESS SCHOOL LIMA PERÚ
GROHE
L’ORÉAL
OPTICIANS’ NATIONAL CONGRESS
PANDORA
TOYOTA
CASAIS GROUP
ORACLE
SGS
OPTIVISÃO
CARNIVAL OF LUXURY . Luxury Fair
PORTO CALÉM
CENTURY 21 FINE HOMES & ESTATES
Short Bio Libretto
Short Bio Libretto
CastAntonio Paraiso # Consultant . Conference Speaker . Professor
Act I . KnowledgeAntonio lived and went to school in London, Porto and MadridExecutive Marketing MBA by the Porto Business SchoolStrategic Management of the Luxury Universe by the Instituto de Empresa Business School, Madrid Diploma in International Trade and Distribution by the London School of Foreign Trade Management Consultancy degree by the University of Porto Several executive training programmes on innovation, marketing and sales
Act II . ExperienceConsultant, speaker and trainer on marketing, sales, luxury, innovation and international business. TEDx Speaker.Antonio Paraiso was International Market & Sales Manager during more than 19 years He travelled the world and developed business relationships in more than 40 countries, across 4 continents Collaborated with the World Marketing & Sales Forum and contributes to magazines in Portugal, Brazil and Peru Antonio has lectured International Marketing, speaks 5 languages and is an innovation enthusiast Holds more than 25 years of sensibleness and experience in dealing with customersAntonio attends a World Forum every year, on Strategy, Innovation, Marketing or Sales
Act III . ProfileTrue passion in servicing and delighting customersRelationship Builder and non-mainstream thinker, yet with plenty of common senseVery detail-oriented and passionate about the world’s cultural diversity
Business Schools
No. 63 on Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2015
No. 13 on Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2015
Guest Professor ofLuxury Marketing . International Marketing . Cross Cultural CompetenceBusiness Development Consultant in corporate programmesMBA students’ Mentor
Guest Professor and Internationalization Consultant in executive programme, in partnership with Porto Business School
Guest Professor ofLuxury Marketing . Sales Management and Negotiation in executive programme
Lived in England, Spain and Germany. Nowadays,
lives in Portugal
Antonio has been a foreign market manager
and a sales director, always working in the international
market
Has traveled the world and visited more
than 40 countries in 5 continents
Exhibited and did businessin international exhibitions around the world,
from Casablanca to Milan, from Mexico City to Paris, from Frankfurt to Las Vegas, from Helsinki to Mumbai,
from New York to Moscow, from Dubai to Toronto, from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, from Oslo to Hong Kong
and in many other cities ...
Speaks and writes5 languages
Has regularly negotiated, for more than 18 years, with Arabs,
Russians, Europeans, Latin Americans, Australians, Japanese, Africans, Indians, Israelis, North Americans, and learned the importance of cultural adaptation when negotiating in an international
environment
Enjoys traveling and is
passionate about cultural diversity
in International Speaker’s Agencies
www.grupobcc.com/conferenciante/antonio_paraiso
www.speakersconnect.com/antonio-paraiso
http://mena-speakers.com/speakers/antonio-paraiso/
MENA SPEAKERS
International Speakers Bureau Middle East and North Africa
GRUPO BCCInternational Speakers Bureau
Europe and Latin America
CHINA SPEAKERS AGENCYInternational Speakers Bureau
China
SPEAKERS CONNECT
International Speakers Bureau Asia
www.chinaspeakersagency.com/2015/speaker-on-luxury-marketing-antonio-paraiso/
Spontaneous Testimonials
I had good teachers and trainers in the past, but you have been one of the best I’ve ever met. The presentation has been very motivating from the first to the last minute. Thank you.
Helder Mendes, Entrepreneur
Antonio is an excellent speaker. He catches the audience. André Horta, Manager
Antonio, please let me tell you that this was one of the most fruitful sessions that I have participated lately. THANK YOU !
Nuno Afonso, Sales Technician
I loved the seminar and I would surely not get tired of listening to you during 2 full consecutive days!!!! Thank you for everything I’ve learned. I really liked it !!! Marta Alves, Sales assistant
A true pleasure! Antonio managed the impossible and kept me awake and interested during the full Innovation Seminar, on Saturday, all day long. I had not been in such a rewarding and fulfilling session in a long time. Tatiana Ferreira, Psychologist
In the end of the seminar, my team was much more motivated to improve the way they deal with customers. Filipe Oliveira, Business Owner
Antonio was my trainer and has managed to catch my attention and curiosity towards the topic in discussion. And kept me motivated to be a more competent professional. An excellent trainer. Highly recommended! J.P. Figueiredo, Production Manager
Maybe it is pure coincidence, or maybe not…. The truth is that since the Innovation seminar, everything around me seems to be different. I certainly have a much WIDER MIND now!!! Thank you! Margarida Caetano, Architect
Antonio, it was a pleasure to meet you and absorb so much of your experience, knowledge and wisdom! I shall never forget your training programme, because I have learned so much. Paula Ribeiro, International Account Manager, Valmet Corporation
I am impressed by the power of your mind and the open way you explain ideas and give advice. I liked the way you pass on your knowledge, making hours feel like just a few minutes. Anabela Silva, Account Manager
Do not hesitate to attend this seminar. In the end, you’ll leave the room immediately motivated to face daily work! Sandra Sousa, Business Owner
I practiced with a Swiss client some techniques that you’ve taught us and I was impressed with the results. Thank you. You gave us very powerful tools.
Barbara Faro, Premium Real Estate Agent
I am a career counselor at one of the largest Business Schools in Pakistan. It will be a pleasure to have you visit and speak to our students.Quratulain Babur, Senior Corporate Relations Executive at LUMS, Lahore
Luxury is very often wrongly defined I’m thrilled to watch a video that explains it so well. Bravo again! Should you speak at conferences in Paris, I´ll be delighted to go and listen to your talks. Ellie Abihssira, Manager at Société Immobilière et de Financement, Paris
I have watched some of your videos and I must say it has been inspiring and I have learned a lot. Thank you for sharing such great knowledge. Michael Iyogbon, Sales and Mkt Manager at 3D Impact, Nigeria
Thank you Antonio. I really liked how you simplified and at the same time praised (in your video) the concept of Luxury.Valter Dorigon, Retail Manager in Milan
Antonio was by far the most inspiring trainer in the Entrepreneurship Programme. I’ve spent a fantastic time talking about business with him. He encouraged me to think through all problems. Pedro Ramoa, Entrepreneur
I have watched some of your videos. Please allow me to say that you are a truly engaging and inspiring speaker. I would be most glad to meet you and chat.Yiannis Alexopoulos, Business Developer at Appier, Taiwan
I saw the 5 Step methodology and a few other videos, too. They are good! Congrats. I like your ideas and agree in lots of things with you.Edita Brathova, Executive Director at P.I.M. Slovakia
Antonio is right. The definition of luxury in his video is true.I don't need to hear more. BRAVO! Ellie Abihssira, Manager at Société Immobilière et de Financement, Paris
I appreciate your passion to make us discover the magic of luxury. I hope its mystery will still exist, for a long, long time…. Thank you.
Sophie Macaire, Packaging Designer for Luxury Brands, Paris
Your 5-Finger Methodology is very interesting and simple. It makes me quote: Simplicity is the most sophistication (Steve Jobs). It takes a lot of work for something to look easy. Mauricio Inglada, General Manager at Porcelanosa, Spain
Excellent video, Antonio. Congratulations! Your work really has a luxury touch. I am honoured to be part of your network and will be delighted to welcome you in Sao Paulo for a conversation.Mailza Marinho, Luxury Specialist, Brazil
Antonio, as a storyteller, I love luxury… … telling stories is luxurious. Your video inspired and waxed me poetic :) You taught so much about business here - relationships in business; intimacy, letting people into your life to add reality to your product; the value of excellent storytelling to draw customers to your service. Awesome!Her Royal Highness Princess Carroll Ayo Durodola of Nigeria
Antonio, I was dazzled by your ability to communicate. Cristina Marques Castro, Economist
Thank you for the sales training. It really works!! I´ve applied all the techniques and closed today a new sale for a 9 month consulting project. Please keep on sharing your knowledge. You are the best trainer I’ve ever met. Ana Monteiro, Consultant
Thank you for the brilliant presentation in the Career Evenings event. You’ve addressed the topics in a very appealing way. You contribution helps changing mindsets and paradigms.
Paula Rodrigues, HR Manager
Thank you very much for your wonderful presentation `Working Hollywood-style´ at Porto Business School, Porto, Portugal. Ying-jian Ding, MBA student from China
I enjoyed very much your presentation. You know how to pass on ideas in a very clear way, you motivate and catch our attention. Thank you. Miguel Sousa, Account Manager
Antonio, I have seen your TEDx Talk and I think that it was simply brilliant ! Ricardo Bastos, Student
I liked immeasurably your TEDx talk. The pauses in voice, the experience, the elegance in conveying that experience, your style ... Bravo! Ana Paula Meira, Hotel Director
Antonio, your Strategic Innovation Seminar has been to me just like an “intoxication of strong emotions” Thank you very much. Elisa Pais, Designer
I LOVED IT. You managed to surprise me again. With your joy, spontaneity and mainly with the magic that you apply to your words. These words are music to our ears. Thank you.
Sandra Furtado, Account Manager
Excellent visionary presentation, with no mince words, in the Personal Branding Congress. Antonio Paraiso prepares Portugal to welcome international job trends. J. Ricardo Silva, HR Manager
I liked a lot your talk. You have conveyed a very realistic message. I like speakers who pass on something different, real examples, with shining eyes. They enrich the difficult times that we are living... Thank you for sharing your ideas! Ana Correia, Accounting Manager
I loved the seminar. To be honest, when you said that you were going to change the way we think, I thought that it would be impossible. But now, I really look at everything around me, in a different way. Alvaro Fonseca, Engineer
Congratulations on your presentation at the Personal Branding Congress, both as an entertainer and also for the message conveyed. I confess it was one of the best during the day.Rita Pelica, Sales and Marketing Director
I’ve worked as business manager during 10 years in Brazil. I attended many seminars and talks, and yours was very motivating. One of the best seminars I have ever participated. You have charisma, you are kind and you know how to address the topics. Alecs Pereira, IT Engineer
Please, let me tell you that I liked very much your seminar. You are not a speaker, Antonio. You are a great source of inspiration.... Congratulations! Luis Graça, Photographer
Excellent Antonio! Thank you for sharing your experiences!! Please allow me to share your video in my Facebook page. Your story is so inspiring.Andrea Cordoniz, Psychologist, Writer and Consultant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Antonio, it is impossible to forget your presentation. We always meet someone, who leaves a lasting impression in our life. Thank you.Manuel Bastos, Budgeting Expert
Congratulations. I was delighted with your presentation! Personally, I have a list of speakers I like listening to, and you Antonio went directly to my TOP 10 ! Alfredo Aguiar, Business Owner
I admire you. I wish there were many professionals like yourself, Antonio! How do you notice them?... They draw crowds, they influence and inspire others. Some Masters leave a lasting impression! Jacinta Maciel, Event Organizer
Thank you for the inspiration and knowledge that you have passed on to us yesterday at the seminar. Helena Bradáčová, Project Manager at the Portuguese Association of Creativity and Innovation
Antonio Paraiso is one of the best communicators that I know. The whole team in our company loved his presentation.Paula Pinho, Business Manager
Let me tell you that I have listened to many speakers, but there are not many like yourself, Antonio. Congratulations on your ability to communicate. Vasco Furtado, Business Owner
Antonio, I think you are a ‘delicious’ motivator. Congratulations, once again, on your presentation. Paula Freitas, Business Owner
This was one of the best seminars that I have ever attended, without any demagoguery. Antonio is naturally gifted to teach and share knowledge while talking to people. Congratulations! Tania Oliveira, Business Owner
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