Daniela Simão
See More. Decide Better. - Independent decision stress-testing.
Daniela Simão
See More. Decide Better. - Independent decision stress-testing.
About Daniela Simão
See More. Decide Better. - Independent decision stress-testing.
Daniela Simão is a Global Board Advisor, NED and Guardian of Governance® who has advised more than 2,000 career and corporate decisions. A Transformational Speaker, she combines powerful questions, independent thinking, mentoring and decision stress-testing to challenge assumptions, reveal blind spots and help leaders make better-informed decisions before execution.
Why Book Daniela Simão as Your Podcast Guest
Decision Tools Listeners Use Immediately
I bring simple, memorable questions and frameworks your audience can apply the same day to stress-test their business and career decisions.
Crisis-Prevention Storytelling
I bring real-world stories from boards, regulators and executives that show how small blind spots become crises-and how to avoid them.
Depth Without Jargon
I bring complex governance, risk and compliance topics to life in clear, engaging language that keeps non-technical listeners tuned in.
Global & Emerging Markets Perspective
I bring a rare mix of central banking, market supervision and high-growth company experience, giving your show distinctive angles competitors lack.
Episode Angles & Topics
What Are You Missing Before You Decide?
A practical conversation built around one core question: what might you be missing before you execute a decision in your business or career?
Governance For High-Growth & Fintech
A deep dive into governance foundations that let high-growth and fintech companies scale without inviting regulatory or reputational crises.
Career Governance: Boardroom Logic For Your Next Move
An episode reframing careers as governance systems, giving listeners tools to make defensible career decisions.
What You'll Get From This Interview
Audience Takeaways
Listeners learn practical questions and simple frameworks to reveal blind spots, make defensible decisions, strengthen governance and navigate high-stakes career and corporate choices with more confidence.
Hot Topics
Why Trust Me
The Ideal Show
Podcasts on leadership, corporate governance, fintech and financial services, risk and compliance, emerging markets, high-growth companies, career strategy for executives, and boardroom or audit committee insights.
Recent Podcast Appearances
Ética e Responsabilidade: A Governação Corporativa Além da Regulação
Rádio Mindset • Jun 12, 2025
How to Voice Your Value with Investors?
Your Voice Matters - by Inês Moura • Feb 21, 2023
Key Achievements
Supported more than 2K high-stakes career and corporate decisions, helping leaders avoid hidden risks before execution.
Non-Executive Director and Audit Committee Member at Banco Nacional de Angola, overseeing audit and risk in a central bank.
Audit Committee Member for the Bank Resolution Fund of Angola and Deposit Guarantee Fund of Angola, strengthening financial safety-net governance.
Recognized as a Top 50 Global GovTech Leader and Top 100 Global GRC Thought Leader in 2025.
Named among the 100 Most Influential Women in Angola in 2025.
Leadership Boardroom Nominee in 2025, highlighting impact in governance and boardroom effectiveness.
Led regulatory supervision for brokers, dealers and auditors at the Angolan Capital Markets Commission for seven years.
Contributed to the first IPO cycle of five public companies by structuring governance, disclosure and compliance frameworks.
Verified IFRS implementation across 20+ companies, improving financial reporting reliability and audit readiness.
Published work on governance foundations for high-growth companies and fintech corporate finance in the African context.
Professional Experience
Governance Advisor & Board-Level Specialist
Corporate Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) | Financial System, Regulated, High Growth Companies
Independent governance advisor for financial system, high-growth institutions and public-interest entities, focused on board governance, audit and risk oversight, and institutional integrity.
Global Leadership & Integrity Role, Country Chair
G100: Mission Million
Contribute governance and institutional perspectives to global conversations on leadership accountability, ethical decision-making and systemic trust in emerging market contexts.
Board Advisor
Financial & High-Growth Institutions
Advise on governance frameworks, regulatory readiness, audit alignment and decision-making architecture for financial institutions and high-growth companies across Africa and international markets.
Audit Committee Member
Bank Resolution Fund of Angola
Provide oversight on financial integrity, risk management and institutional controls within a financial safety-net institution.
Audit Committee Member
Deposit Guarantee Fund of Angola
Oversee financial integrity, risk management and internal controls to protect depositors and strengthen institutional credibility.
Education
Executive Education in Public Management and Governance
Texas Tech University
Master Degree in Accounting, Tax and Corporate Finance
ISEG - Lisbon School of Economics & Management
Bachelor's in Management
Lisbon Accounting and Business School - ISCAL
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