Alvaro Antunes: the strategist who transforms innovation into global impact

By Rafael Bortoloti

Founder and CEO of Intcom, one of the technology and innovation companies within the Westhon Group, Alvaro Antunes embodies the modern executive: restless, visionary, and driven by results. Since the company’s creation in 2011, though conceived years earlier, he has led Intcom along a consistent growth trajectory, positioning it as a benchmark in the development of intelligent solutions for complex industrial sectors.

With a strong aptitude for technology and mathematics, Alvaro built a solid foundation that now supports a robust portfolio of platforms focused on operational efficiency, workforce management, and cost reduction. But his edge goes beyond technical expertise. Fluent in English and equipped with a broad and strategic network, he moves seamlessly across different markets, connecting people, ideas, and opportunities on a global scale.

This explains why it is rare to find him at Intcom’s office in downtown Rio de Janeiro. His schedule is dynamic and intense: at times acquiring new clients, at others hosting events, forming partnerships, or representing not only Intcom but also WSB Advisors—the flagship of Westhon—as well as the group itself. More than an executive, Alvaro is a connector, someone with a unique ability to mobilize teams and leadership around ambitious goals, often within challenging deadlines.

CERAWeek 2026

This capability was once again evident during his participation in CERAWeek 2026, one of the world’s leading energy events. Representing Intcom, Alvaro spearheaded strategic initiatives, including participation in Energy Venture Day and the CERAWeek Pitch Competition. On that occasion, he presented advanced HSE solutions and real-time monitoring technologies, highlighting how the company’s platforms are driving greater safety, efficiency, and cost reduction in industrial environments.

He also reinforced Intcom’s commitment to critical industry topics such as decommissioning, demonstrating how the application of artificial intelligence can make these processes more precise, safe, and efficient. His international presence is nothing new: in 2025, following his participation in the same event, Antunes led a panel in Brazil bringing together key industry leaders to discuss trends and challenges in the energy transition—yet another example of his ability to turn knowledge into concrete action.

Under his leadership, Intcom has consolidated solutions such as Blue Opex II, Blue JV, Blue Health, Blue Direct, and Blue Bonus, serving major companies and managing more than 11,000 lives across four continents. An achievement that reflects not only the quality of the tools developed, but also the strategic vision of its founder.

Despite his intense routine, Alvaro maintains an admirable balance between professional and personal life. A father of two, he makes a point of closely following his family’s growth. And whenever he finds free time, he never gives up to support Vasco da Gama, his favorite football club.

In an increasingly competitive and dynamic landscape, Alvaro Antunes stands out as a leader who combines intelligence, energy, and purpose. At the helm of Intcom, he does not merely keep pace with industry transformations. He helps shape them.

“Alvaro is a great friend and someone I deeply admire. In addition to being extremely intelligent, he has a rare trait: the ability to bring people together, connect different profiles, and ensure that everyone moves forward collectively. He always finds opportunities for those around him and contributes in a very positive way to every environment he is part of”, reveals Daniel Moura, CEO of PIX Force, INTCOM’S partner company.