Rui joined Palisade in July 2017, with a focus on asset acquisition and management. Since joining, Rui has been involved in projects spanning transport, PPPs, energy and technology infrastructure.

Prior to joining Palisade, Rui was an Associate at Macquarie Capital with a focus on the origination of PPP projects and government advisory. His transaction experience spanned water infrastructure, road, rolling stock, rail and schools. While at Macquarie, Rui completed a secondment at the Cape York Partnership advising on the growth of Indigenous businesses in Far North Queensland.

Rui holds a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and Bachelor of Commerce from Monash University.