Born in Portugal in 1952, António Amorim has a degree in Economics from University of Porto in 1975 and a Post-Graduation in Marketing from the same University in 1976. António Amorim has an extensive experience in senior management positions in various textile companies, namely TMG, Têxteis Casais and more recently at Arcotêxteis as Member of the Board. Since 1976, is Chairman of the Board of CITEVE – Portuguese Technological Centre for Textile and Clothing Industries, and since 2007 is also Chairman of the Board of CeNTI – Centre of Nanotechnology and Smart Materials. Since 2004, António Amorim is member of the Board of ADRAVE - Regional Development Agency Valley Ave At international level, António Amorim is a member of the Strategic Committee of Première Vision, on behalf of the Portuguese Industry.