John Dias has overseen Dixcart operations in Madeira since the inception of the Madeira office in 1988. This initially involved the establishment of Dixcart Management (Madeira) Lda, which was the first management company established on the island of Madeira. John has overseen the expansion of the organisation, which now employs over 60 staff. As Managing Director, John has a wide range of responsibility, including development and implementation of strategy, liaison on client matters and on-going development of the organisation. John previously worked in a number of countries, gaining extensive financial and managerial experience. He speaks fluent English and Portuguese and is also proficient in several other languages.

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Carlos joined Dixcart Management (Madeira) Lda as a Director in 1993, previously working as a partner in a firm of accountants in South Africa. He became a member of the Transvaal Society of Chartered Accountants in 1983 and added a further tax law qualification in 1985. Carlos is responsible for all internal administration in Dixcart Madeira, including the setting up and control of new internal departments required due to the on-going expansion of the company. He also has his own portfolio of clients and assists in the marketing of the company. Carlos's linguistic abilities include English, Portuguese and Afrikaans.

Rui Freitas rejoined Dixcart in January 2003. He is responsible for the co-ordination of the accounting staff and oversees the workflow of the accounting department. He also assists clients with their accounting and tax affairs. Over and above these functions he is also involved in marketing Dixcart's services, particularly in South America.

Robert joined Dixcart in August 2001, having qualified as a member of the Institute of Commercial and Financial Accountants of South Africa in 1998. He previously worked as an audit manager for a firm of accountants in South Africa. His experience includes having been the financial manager of an IT group of companies. Robert is responsible for the marketing department and is also involved in client liaison work.

Michael joined Dixcart in February 2008 and has a degree in Law and International Relations and a Post Graduate Diploma in Management and Business Administration. His role is to provide assistance on client liaison work as well as to market the services of the Dixcart Group internationally.

Carla Silva joined Arquivodoc in February 2008. She has a degree in Portuguese Language and Culture and a Post Graduate Diploma in Documental Sciences. She is responsible for managing Arquivodoc’s portfolio of clients and for the marketing of its services.

Maria João joined Dixcart in 1995 as internal systems manager, at the same time providing assistance with the IT and Human Resources departments. Besides her administrative roles, she also manages Dixcart’s Business Centre in Madeira, which opened in September 2006 and is located at the Infante office. She is responsible for the set up and day to day running of the serviced office facilities for clients with a physical presence in Madeira.

João joined Dixcart in November 2006. He graduated from Law School at the University of Lisbon and has several post-graduate qualifications in tax and public law. He was a partner at a Law firm in Lisbon where he assisted a variety of clients, both private and public. His role is to provide assistance on legal and tax matters related to client affairs. He also assists in the marketing of Dixcart's services.

Nuno joined Dixcart in June 2005 after completing his degree in Law at the University of Lisbon. His role is to provide assistance on legal matters related to client affairs.

Catarina Sardinha joined Dixcart in June 2008. She graduated in Law at the University of Lisbon and worked for a company associated with the international law firm Simmons & Simmons. Her role is to provide assistance on legal matters related to client affairs.

Carlos Santos joined Dixcart in October 2008. Having obtained his law degree from the University of Lisbon in 2007, he worked for Ernst & Young’s Lisbon Office as a tax consultant before becoming part of Dixcart’s team. He completed his post graduate course in Advanced Tax Law at the University of Lisbon in June 2010.

Gisela Martins joined Dixcart in July 2010. She graduated in Law at the Portuguese Catholic University of Lisbon. Before joining Dixcart she worked for Miranda Correia Amendoeira & Associados. She has a post-graduate course in Tax Law from the IESFF Institute in Oporto. Her role is to provide assistance on legal matters related to client affairs.

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Sofia joined Dixcart in 1997 to provide assistance with the formation of companies, changes to company structures and assistance with social security matters. She obtained her degree in International Relations from the Superior Institute of Social and Political Sciences in Lisbon.

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Tony joined Dixcart in 1997, moving from South Africa, to provide accounting and commercial assistance. He also acts as compliance officer, ensuring compliance with due diligence procedures, money laundering and other regulations. Tony has a Bachelor of Accountancy degree, which he obtained in 1982 in South Africa, and is a member of the Public Accountants and Auditors Board of South Africa.

Marco Silva joined Dixcart in 1998 as IT Manager. He studied electronics at school and has completed additional hardware and software courses. He previously worked at a computer maintenance company dealing with all the technical aspects, and has extensive experience in setting up computer systems, networks, etc. Besides managing the IT department, he is also responsible for the provision of IT services to clients in Madeira.

Mónica Candelária was born in South Africa and moved to Madeira in February 1988. She started working at Dixcart in 1999 and was transferred to the Human Resources department in January 2001. She is presently responsible for managing the department and assisting Dixcart clients with their human resources requirements.

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Silvia Santos joined Dixcart in August 1999 as an Accounts Manager and was promoted to Senior Accounts Manager in 2005. She has a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy and Business Administration and is registered with the Portuguese Accountants Board. She is responsible for overseeing the accounts prepared by the Accounts Managers and is also responsible for managing the affairs of some large clients. She completed her post graduate course in Advanced Tax Law at the University of Lisbon in June 2010.

Marlene Luís joined Dixcart in April 2001. She has a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy and Business Administration and is responsible for overseeing the accounts prepared by accounts managers. Besides English, Marlene is also fluent in Spanish (she was born in Venezuela).

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Ana Paula Silva joined Dixcart during 2001 and has a Bachelors Degree in Company Management. She is a qualified accountant and a member of the Registered Accountants Board of Portugal. She manages a team which provides Dixcart clients with professional accounting and tax services. Before joining Dixcart, Ana Paula gained experience with another management company in Madeira, being responsible for the accounting affairs of a wide range of clients. Besides English, Ana Paula is also fluent in French.

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Délia Nunes joined Dixcart in April 2002 and has a Bachelors Degree in Company Management. She is a member of the Registered Accountants Board of Portugal and was promoted to Accounts Manager in January 2006. Before joining Dixcart, Delia gained experience with another management company in Madeira.

Fátima Vicente joined Dixcart in April 2000 and has a Bachelors Degree in Accountancy and Business Administration. She is a member of the Registered Accountants Board of Portugal and is responsible for a team that provides Dixcart clients with professional accounting and tax services.

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Rita has been with Dixcart since 1999. She has a Bachelor of Commerce Degree, which she obtained in South Africa before joining Dixcart. She is a member of the Registered Accountants Board of Portugal and manages a group of accounts handlers providing Dixcart clients with professional accounting and tax services.

Lidia Fernandes moved to Madeira after taking an accountancy course in South Africa. She joined Dixcart as an assistant accountant in 2000. She was promoted to team manager in January 2005 and is responsible for her own group of clients.

Sandra joined Dixcart as a junior accounting assistant in 1996 and has since completed an accountancy course. Sandra was promoted to accounts manager in April 2000 and is responsible for a team that provides Dixcart clients with professional accounting and tax services.

Rosa joined Dixcart as a junior accounting assistant in 2000 and obtained her bachelor’s degree in company management in June 2010. Rosa was promoted to accounts manager in July 2009 and is responsible for attending to the accounting requirements of a number of clients.

Paula Freitas joined Dixcart as an assistant accountant in July 2003. She completed a professional course in Business Management/Accounts and was promoted to accounts manager during 2008.

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Vanda joined Dixcart in April 2000 and has a bachelor’s degree in Economics. She was promoted to Accounts Manager in July 2009. She is a member of the Registered Accountants Board of Portugal and is responsible for attending to the accounting requirements of a number of clients.