Lionesa Group

Lionesa Group is a family-led group focused on the long-term development of its brands and on creating a more attractive, creative and prosperous northern Portugal. Its vision is to attract and retain talent in the region, bringing entrepreneurship together with art and culture, while encouraging investment and sustainable growth. The group describes its mission as making Porto and the North a happier place to live, and works to transform and enhance the territory through innovation and cultural initiatives.

Lionesa Group manages a diverse portfolio spanning retail, tourism, culture and office spaces. Its portfolio includes Lionesa Business Hub, Livraria Lello, Território, Arte pela Arte and A Fábrica, alongside initiatives related to patronage, talent and media. Its approach combines business development with public and private impact, respect for local heritage and investment in cultural life. The group emphasizes creative impact, radical honesty, belonging, innovation through intervention and cultural democracy. It also advocates policies linking business tax relief to higher wages and greater private investment in culture.