Rui Peres Jorge

As Director, Strategy and Communications, Rui Peres Jorge is responsible for shaping and advancing the IESBA’s strategic positioning, innovation agenda, and communications function. The role supports and advises the Chair, Senior Director, and Board on strategic priorities, risk and opportunity analysis, innovation and external positioning, with a strong focus on enhancing the relevance, adoption, and impact of IESBA’s ethics and independence standards globally.

Mr. Peres Jorge joined IESBA in January 2025. Previously he served as Economics Advisor and Head of Communications at the Ministry of Finance in Portugal. Before he served at the Portuguese Securities Market Commission as Advisor to the Board of Directors and Head of Strategic Analysis and Communications.

He began his career as a journalist, specializing in macroeconomics and financial economics. He reported on the global financial crisis and international institutions like the IMF, ECB, and European Commission and is a published author on the topic. His awards and professional training opportunities included engagements in Washington, D.C., and New York in collaboration with the Committee of Concerned Journalists, the Columbia Journalism School, and the Financial Times.

Mr. Peres Jorge holds a master’s degree in Monetary and Financial Economics from the University of Lisbon, and a postgraduate qualification in Public Accounting. He holds certifications in High Impact Leadership from INSEAD and in Strategic Communications in Society - Power, Ethics and Practice from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).