Xavier Correia

Xavier Correia, has had a distinguished career marked by impactful roles and diverse experiences. Xavier’s professional journey includes pivotal roles at renowned organizations. He served as a Global AIESEC Coordinator at ING, managing global partnerships and internal communications for ING’s International Talent Programme.

His expertise further thrives in his current position as a Scout Lead at Unknown Group – a business development and venture capital firm based in The Hague, where he analyses, researches and accelerates top-notch startups and scale ups worldwide by connecting founders with industry leaders, facilitating collaborations and possible investments in open innovation activities.

However, Xavier’s leadership journey began with AIESEC, where he held various roles for 6 years, such as National Director of AIESEC in Portugal and moving later on to the Netherlands embarking in the same role for another 2 years. In these roles, he managed international exchange programs and facilitated growth strategies on a national scale, leaving a lasting impact on the student community, startups and corporates globally.

Complementing his professional journey, Xavier is deeply committed to social impact since his studies in Coimbra , as demonstrated by his role as Volunteer Internships Director at AIESEC Coimbra NEFE, where he facilitated cross-cultural volunteer exchange experiences aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. With a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Coimbra and a Master’s degree in Management from ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics & Management, he possesses a solid educational foundation. 

Xavier is shaped by a will of continuous learning, impactful leadership, and a commitment to fostering positive change in a global community and especially between Portugal and the Netherlands, starting with his role at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry between the Netherlands and Portugal.