About Us

TerraConsultores, Lda has been operating in the market since 2015, initially under the name TerraProjetos Açores, Lda. Over time, our company has grown, developed, and evolved. In order to meet new challenges, we have established strategic partnerships with other companies, enabling us to offer qualified, distinctive, and innovative services to our clients.

TerraConsultores, Lda is a consultancy company for the following sectors:

  • Agricultural
  • Agro-Industrial
  • Environmental
  • Energy
  • Forestry
  • Tertiary (including commerce and services)
  • Tourism

The company is led by António Simas and Sónia Nicolau, along with a motivated and experienced team ready to bring your project to life!

Our Mission

To develop sustainable projects with quality and excellence, enhancing the Azorean potential by increasing business efficiency and reducing costs, aiming to achieve optimal results and full client satisfaction.

Our Activity

Our work is directed at three groups: B2B (Businesses), B2G (Public Entities), and B2S (Society).

Our Team

António Simas

Executive Director / Partner / Manager

16 years of experience as Technical Manager at an agricultural cooperative, in the areas of production, quality, and food safety. PROFRUTOS, CRL.
5 years of experience as Executive Director and Managing Partner at Terraprojectos Açores, and since 2020 at Terraconsultores, Lda.
Degree in Agro-Industrial Engineering from Instituto Superior de Agronomia;
Senior Occupational Health and Safety Technician;
Training for Senior Technicians in Organic Farming;
Training for Senior Technicians in Integrated Production.

Avelino Ormonde

Consultant - Specialist in Organic Agriculture

60 years old, with 28 years dedicated to the study and practice of organic agriculture.
Promotes awareness and training sessions for ecological gardens under Organic Production.
Owner of the company Biofontinhas “The Art of Balance”, in the parish of Fontinhas, municipality of Praia da Vitória, Terceira island.

Bianca Soares

Junior Consultant - Agronomy

Degree in Agrarian Sciences from the University of the Azores.

Specialization in Agronomy.

Dulce Rocha

Consultant - Economics

Degree in Economics from the University of the Azores.

Master's in Economic and Business Sciences from the University of the Azores.

Francisco Barbosa

Intern Consultant - Biology

Degree in Biology from the University of the Azores.

Master's in Forest and Nature Conservation (Ecology specialisation), Wageningen University & Research

Postgraduate Degree in Project Management from Universidade Europeia

Sónia Nicolau

Information Systems Manager / Partner

Degree in Mathematics/Computer Science from the University of the Azores.

Postgraduate in Public Administration from the University of the Azores.