As Senior Vice President and Partner at Jolera’s European headquarters in Porto, Portugal, José Martins has driven the company’s remarkable growth and innovation across Europe. Over the past six years, José has spearheaded the development of pivotal initiatives, including establishing the Network Operations Centre, Secure Operations Centre, and an array of professional services that have solidified Jolera's position as a leader in the industry. With a wealth of experience from his time at IT Dezk, PwC, Sage, and 32 Senses, José brings a visionary approach to his role, consistently elevating Jolera’s capabilities.
Under his expert leadership, Jolera has evolved into a premier provider of cutting-edge as-a-service solutions, encompassing security, help desk, and managed services. Since joining the company in 2015, José has not only expanded the Portugal team from a small group to a thriving operation of over 100 professionals, but he has also been instrumental in driving Jolera’s ambitious European expansion. His unwavering commitment to building high-performing teams and fostering operational excellence continues to shape Jolera’s success across the continent

Chris Black leverages his extensive expertise in sales and technology to drive significant growth through MSP and channel partnerships. Since joining Jolera, Chris has revolutionized the sales program, embedding a culture of dedication and innovation within the team.
Chris’s leadership is marked by his energetic and compassionate approach, which has significantly advanced channel sales initiatives and developed cutting-edge go-to-market strategies. His commitment to customer-centricity and action-oriented leadership shapes Jolera’s success and strengthens relationships with clients and partners.
A firm believer in team collaboration and bold thinking, Chris thrives on challenging norms and exceeding expectations. His passion for customer alignment and strategic risk-taking continues to propel Jolera’s growth and success.

Sagar Vyas brings over a decade of global experience in cybersecurity and IT leadership. He has led transformative programs with complex integrations, shaping Jolera’s cybersecurity and data protection services.
Sagar’s expertise spans sales, finance, legal, technology management, and cybersecurity, allowing him to drive innovation across Jolera’s ecosystem. He has been instrumental in advancing Jolera’s capabilities in detection and response, SIEM, DevSecOps, and cyber incident response.
Currently, Sagar oversees Jolera’s cybersecurity practice and professional services, leading efforts to build a culture of security and protect digital assets.
Sagar’s strategic vision ensures Jolera remains at the forefront of cybersecurity, providing clients with cutting-edge solutions and a robust security posture.

Sérgio Castro joined Jolera from ITCenter, where he was co-CEO and a driving force behind the company’s impressive growth. With over two decades of experience in technology and business development, Sérgio has played a key role in ITCenter’s evolution from a specialist in Open-Source technologies to a major player in the telecom sector.
Following Jolera’s acquisition of ITCenter, Sérgio has brought his deep industry knowledge and strategic vision to our executive team. In his new role, Sérgio is not only spearheading new business opportunities but is also instrumental in enhancing our corporate framework for compliance and governance.
Sérgio’s leadership is central to our ongoing commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth. His expertise will drive Jolera’s expansion and help us deliver even greater value to our clients across Europe and beyond.

Ruben Sousa, formerly co-CEO of ITCenter, has joined Jolera as Senior Vice President of AI following our acquisition of ITCenter. With a strong track record in technology innovation and business leadership, Ruben has been pivotal in advancing ITCenter’s capabilities in AI and telecom solutions.
At Jolera, Ruben is leading the charge in enhancing our AI-powered services and solutions. He is responsible for integrating ITCenter’s advanced AI technologies into our offerings, driving innovation, and leveraging his extensive experience to propel Jolera’s AI initiatives.
Ruben’s visionary approach and deep industry knowledge are key to our growth and success in the evolving technology landscape.