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In a market where professional mobility is almost the norm, staying with the same company for more than a decade may seem unlikely. For Pedro Mar, this longevity is not synonymous with stagnation, but rather with continuous evolution. His 13 years at Exatronic represent a journey of transformation, both personal and organisational, marked by constant learning, adaptation to new challenges and the building of solid relationships.
Witnessing Exatronic's Transformation
From Foundation to Present Day
Exatronic was founded in 1995, in a technological landscape very different from today's. Portugal was still living under an analogue monopoly in telecommunications, and digitisation was only a distant promise. It was in this context that the opportunity to innovate emerged: to create and produce a call monitoring device for the national analogue fixed network. This first step marked the beginning of a journey built on strategic vision, technical expertise and determination. Since then, Exatronic has been transforming complex ideas into real solutions and is now a trusted technological and industrial partner.
Pedro is proud to have witnessed part of this transformation – from electronic engineering to production integration and the creation of departments such as industrialisation, but also to have been part of this growth as a professional. And this is where creativity and innovation with rigour come in.
Innovation with Rigour and Creativity
As an engineer, Pedro knows that creativity does not come automatically. There are days when discipline and meeting deadlines seem to clash with the need to create new solutions. And that is precisely where the real challenge lies: being creative even when the routine is demanding and problems require quick answers.
For Pedro, this tension between rigour and creativity is not a barrier, but rather a stimulus. Over time, he has learned that innovation is not a ‘moment of inspiration’, but a process that combines method, persistence and openness to new perspectives. It is this balance that results in projects that make a difference.
Beyond Technology and Processes
A People-Centred Culture
More than technology, processes or growth, what Pedro values most is the company's culture. A people-centred culture means working in a close-knit environment, where respect, trust and daily mutual support transform working time into quality time. Knowing that, when faced with any challenge, there is always someone ready to help is one of the factors that explains why he continues to find motivation after so many years.
It is also in this context that mentoring gains strength. Pedro believes that guiding interns and young talents is not just about passing on knowledge: it is about creating relationships of trust that empower both those who learn and those who teach. The exchange of ideas with new generations fuels creativity and opens up different perspectives. The fact that many interns remain at Exatronic after the programmes is, for him, proof that the company not only invests in talent, but also creates conditions for that talent to grow.
Looking Towards the Future
For Pedro, Exatronic's future is as much about technology as it is about people's enthusiasm. He believes that curiosity, knowledge sharing, and a passion for electronics will continue to fuel the company's innovation.
And that is why he believes that the coming years will be as successful for Exatronic as the previous ones.
