In
2010, you created Comopi Kitchen Design with your brother.Is
the essence of this project to make furniture from the best wood on the market?
We
want to provide the best possible quality with every piece we make, and it is
this quality that sets us apart in the market. Each project is the result of a
close collaboration between clients, designersand artisans, and has one
main goal: to be everything the client has always dreamed of.
How
do Comopi and UNISSIMA complement each other?
The
two brands were created precisely for the purpose of complementing each other.
Comopi designs and manufactures kitchens, wardrobes and bathrooms, and UNISSIMA
provides all the decoration. This combination is an added value for our clients
and their projects because we are able to provide an integrated response to
their needs.
What
drives you these days?
The
same thing that has always driven me since I decided to take on this project:
the continuous improvement of product quality, the increase in the number of stores
and, above all, client satisfaction, without ever forgetting the need to innovate
and create concepts.
What does being a woman mean to you?
Being
a woman is, as they say, rolling up your sleeves and going into battle. Above
all else, I’m a practical, purposeful woman who believes in her abilities and
her values. But being a woman also means breaking down barriers, achieving new
goals and doing more and better.
What are women fighting for today?
The
number of women represented in various sectors of society is increasing, and
they are gaining more prominence and decision-making power. This is an ongoing
battle, primarily so that we can play an even more important role in different
areas, particularly in terms of justice, salaries, representation in
companies... The fact that the role of women has grown considerably has
contributed to a change in mentalities and policies.
Is
Portugal an exemplary country when it comes to gender issues, particularly in
the corporate world?
We
have made very positive progress, but we can still improve, especially in terms
of female representation in senior leadership positions, which is still
relatively low. This goes to show that there are still significant obstacles in
the way of women advancing to higher levels of corporate leadership. I believe
that with a continued commitment from companies, the government and society,
Portugal can become an example in promoting gender equality in the business
environment
