John Gilsenan
Co-founder & Partner
Background
John founded Westgreen Construction in 1999 — his London-based construction development company which specialises in high-end and super prime projects. He has overseen the successful growth of his London business (which has evolved to include a Royal Instititute of British Architects Chartered Architectural practice) and a portfolio of residential and commercial developments for some of the world’s most discerning brands. John brings with him top quality service delivery standards. He has a naturally innovative and intelligent approach to problem-solving and project delivery and is always focused on achieving optimum results in terms of safety, quality, programme and cost. John divides his time between Lisbon and London, looking after both Westgreen and VerdeOeste businesses.
Qualifications & Selected Projects
Qualifications
- ONC Building Studies
- HNC Building Studies
- CIOB Member Parts I & II
- CIOB Project Evaluation & Development
Selected Projects
WESTGREEN LTD (Managing Director):
- Private residence in St John´s Wood, London, total budget of £25m
- Ermenegildo Zegna London Global Store, New Bond Street, total budget of £3m
- Conversion of a hotel into apartments and mews in Queens Gate, SW7 London, total budget of £13.3m
- Duke of York Restaurant, Duke of York Square (Chelsea) for Cadogan Estate
- Private residence in Tregunter Road, SW10 London, total budget of £5.3m
- The River Cafe, W6 London
- Private residence in South Kensington, SW3 London, total budget of £6m
- Multiple galleries and exhibition fit-outs for Gagosian Gallery (including 1,700 sqm flagship gallery in Mayfair) and Pace Gallery
- Studio Wayne McGregor HQ dance studio in East London, total budget of £3.3m
- Lafite, art installation for Joana Vasconcelos, Waddesdon Manor
- ETRO store, Old Bond Street, Mayfair
All projects managed by John (as Managing Director) at Westgreen and Westgreen Studio can be found at the respective websites.
Ermenegildo Zegna London Global Store, New Bond Street
Luís Prudêncio
Co-founder & Partner
Background
Luis is a Senior Project Manager and Engineer with more than 35 years of construction experience within the areas of project planning, project management, technical direction, team supervision and client liaison. With an extensive CV of high-profile Hospitality and Residential projects, Luis has demonstrable expertise in all elements of project management, dominating areas such as constructive solutions and processes, legal requirements, cost management, programme, site management, quality control, contracts management, performance management and inspections & certifications.
During Luis’ illustrious career, he has worked as contractor, client and consultant on a range of high profile and successful project. Luis has strong leadership skills, a multi-task & detail-driven approach to project management, a very effective focus on the client’s needs and expectations and excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
Qualifications & Selected Projects
Qualifications
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Universidade Técnica de Lisboa (Lisbon, Portugal)
- PMP certification, Project Management Institute (Massachusetts, USA)
- Engineering Project Management Course, Instituto Superior Técnico (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Managing Engineering for Organizational Excellence Course, Ordem dos Engenheiros (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Real Estate Investment Course, Imomaster (Lisbon, Portugal)
Selected Projects
BELTICO S.A. (Project Director, Construction and Management Executive Manager):
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Praia D’El Rey Resort, including a 5-star Marriott hotel and 800 hi-spec houses, Óbidos, total budget of €300m
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Falésia d’El Rey, total budget of €230m, planning stage
COLINAS DO ALVOR S.A. / HN GROUP (Project Manager):
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Quinta da Praia, tourism development located in Algarve, comprising a 5-star Hilton hotel and 32.300 reserved for villas and apartments, total budget of €150m, planning stage
EUROFIN HOSPITALITY S.A. (Project Manager):
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Quinta Marques Gomes, Real Estate project, Vila Nova de Gaia, total budget of €120m, planning stage
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Vimiero Touristic Project Resort, Torres Vedras, total investment of €70m within the first phase, planning stage
Praia D’El Rey Resort, Óbidos – Aerial View
Praia D’El Rey Resort, Óbidos
Teresa Silva
Engineer, Manager
Background
Teresa is a Civil Engineer and Project Manager with 18 years of experience working for Portuguese main contractors in major public and private projects. Having also experience as a Cost Manager, Teresa has worked within several different segments, including high-end residences, major public works such as health units and schools, leisure infrastructures, rehabilitations and extensions.
Teresa’s experience makes it easy for her to understand the different points of view within a project team, anticipating and mitigating potential problems or conflicts and offering people & information management skills that will contribute decisively to the project performance. Also, the multitude of typologies in her portfolio allows her to be comfortable around any project, making use of the right project management tools and solutions.
Qualifications & Selected Projects
Qualifications
- Degree in Civil Engineering, Universidade da Beira Interior (Covilhã, Portugal)
- Post-Graduation in Civil Engineering, specialisation in Structures, Geotechnical & Foundations, Universidade do Minho (Braga, Portugal)
A selection of Teresa’s projects:
- High-end villa in Carcavelos, Cascais
- Level Health Club gym in Almada
- Rehabilitation and extension works within several public health and care facilities in Lisbon
- Rehabilitation and extension works within several public schools in Lisbon
- Multipurpose pavilion in Sao Miguel, Azores
- Construction and rehabilitation of 114 villas in Lajes affected by an earthquake, island of Pico, Azores
Multipurpose pavilion in Sao Miguel, Azores
Cristina Ribeiro
Engineer, Manager
Background
Cristina is a Civil Engineer with more than 20 years of experience as a Supervisor, Project Manager and also as a Safety Coordinator. Amongst many other projects, Cristina was part of several projects working for a major Portuguese retail client. She was also involved in a number of public school rehabilitations, delivered on behalf of Parque Escolar. She’s been specialising in works supervision since 2014, having also experience in cost control, site teams management, constructive pathologies, specialities compatibilisation and both supply chain & contractors management.
Qualifications & Selected Projects
Qualifications
- Civil Engineering Degree – Universidade Lusófona (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Building Maintenance Course – Parque Escolar (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Maintenance Management and Organisation & Project Planning Course – Parque Escolar (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Hygiene and Safety Course – Setacoop (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Pricing Review Course – AECOPS (Lisbon, Portugal)
Selected Projects
- Several Continente Modelo, Sportzone, Worten, Well’s and MO stores in Greater Lisbon
- Several public school remodelling projects on behalf of Parque Escolar, in Lisbon, Abrantes, Tomar, Santarém, Bombarral, Alcobaça, Mafra, Torres Vedras, Montijo, Sintra and other locations
- Building rehabilitation projects in central Lisbon (Avenida Almirante Reis, Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, Lapa and others)
- Residential projects in Quinta da Marinha
Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro High School, Caldas da Rainha
Worten megastore, Almada
Teresa Cabido
Architect, Manager
Background
Teresa has more than 30 years of experience as an architect working for prestigious residential and hospitality projects in Portugal.
She began her career as an Architect for the Technical Office of the Quinta da Penha Longa where she worked for three years. There, she developed several projects such as Caesar Park Hotel in Sintra, and intervened essentially in providing support for the Single Family Housing projects in the villages under construction, namely the villages A, B and C.
Thereafter Teresa was part of Praia D’El Rey’s Architecture & Engineering Department for sixteen years. While at Praia D’El Rey, Teresa also collaborated in several projects for Quinta da Penha Longa, specifically in Single Family Housing projects, the Convento, SPA and Hotel.
Qualifications & Selected Projects
Qualifications
- Degree in Architecture, Universidade Lusíada (Lisbon, Portugal)
A selection of Teresa’s projects:
PRAIA D’EL REY RESORT (Architect):
- Integration in the Praia D’El Rey’s Department of Architecture & Engineering for 9 years. Teresa worked on the development’s Master Plan, on the compatibilisation of different infrastructure projects and on the general overseeing of single family housing projects and hospitality units.
QUINTA DA PENHA LONGA (Architect):
- Collaboration within several housing and hospitality projects, including a hotel
Private Residence in Óbidos
David Cardoso
Marketing Manager
Background
David has worked with John Gilsenan at Westgreen in London as a Marketing Manager. After an experience of three years in the UK, David returned to Portugal and is now focused on VerdeOeste’s marketing endeavours. David has more than ten years of experience in Marketing, most of them spent in the construction industry, having previously worked in a Lisbon-based consultancy company specialised in cost management for architecture and construction. At VerdeOeste, David oversees all marketing and communication, providing also strategical support to the partners. He is also responsible for assisting the partners with the continuous improvement of VerdeOeste’s service standards.
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Communications degree, Universidade Católica Portuguesa (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Marketing masters, IADE (Lisbon, Portugal)
- SME Management & Entrepreneurship, Upskills (Lisbon, Portugal)
- Digital Marketing, RED Academy (London, UK)