In Episode 27 of The IT Business Partner Playbook, I’m joined by Ricardo Pinto, Strategy & Portfolio Business Partner at Galp Energia in Lisbon.

Ricardo shares how his team drives value across five business units and ten geographies — balancing strategy, transparency, and trust in an industry navigating disruption.

We cover:

Strategy & Portfolio Management – charging models, KPIs, and value measurement

From Gatekeeper to Connector – evolving perceptions of BRM

OKRs & Transparency – breaking silos and boosting motivation

Career Journey – lessons from development, product ownership, and analysis

Industry Challenges – oil & gas underdogs, renewables, and investor expectations

This episode highlights how BRMs can act as connectors, building trust while enabling transformation in even the most complex and regulated sectors.

You can also find a write-up of this podcast on the Business Partner Network https://bpn.goagora.org/

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