João Falcão

VP Technology

João Falcão joined Jumia in 2012 starting in the engineering department. Over the years, João has ascended through various leadership roles, including Team Leading, Release Manager, Head of Development, Director of Engineering Excellence, and now as VP Technology. In his current role, he has also taken on significant responsibilities in Compliance and Audit over IT, ensuring that Jumia's technological initiatives meet the highest standards of excellence and regulatory requirements. Before Jumia, João amassed extensive professional experience, spanning over 15 years, primarily in the software healthcare industry and other software engineering sectors. His early career was marked by his contributions to the development and implementation of innovative software solutions as he participated in research projects, collaborating with several universities in Portugal to advance the field of software engineering. Academically, João is an accomplished Informatics Engineer, having graduated in 2011 in Porto, Portugal. His academic background has provided a foundation for his professional achievements, allowing him to seamlessly integrate technical expertise with leadership.