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Growing up in Portugal, Tiago Campos Rodrigues spent his weekdays in Lisbon but headed for the beaches and hills of Grândola on the weekends. His work would end up taking him all over the world, landing him in Lake Forest in 2016. While our city on the Lake Michigan shore is a bit different than the Atlantic coastal town where he spent his formative years, access to the beach is one of the things he loves about living here. As AbbVie’s Vice President Commercial Intercontinental, he supports the North Shore-area pharmaceutical company’s commercial operations around the globe, excluding the U.S. and Europe. He shares his home in Lake Forest with wife, Sonia; his 16-year-old son Luis; 14-year-old son João; and the family’s Portuguese Water Dog, Migo. “I really enjoy the benefits of living in a small town where my children are able to just walk or bike to their friends while being very close to a major city like Chicago with such amazing cultural offerings,” says Campos Rodrigues. Similar to his youth growing up in Portugal, life in the coastal city of Lake Forest with easy access to Chicago gives him the best of both worlds. Here are a few of his favorite things, on the North Shore and abroad.

How many countries have you lived in, so far, and which ones? I’ve lived in 7 countries: Portugal, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, Japan, Norway, and the U.S. Favorite place to relax and recharge? Lake Michigan for open-water swimming early in the morning or late in the afternoon (May to November only). Books have you read recently that you highly recommend? Empire by Conn Iggulden, a historical fiction book covering the conflict between Athens and Sparta. Seventeen, Last Man Standing by John Bronlow, a fast-paced thriller. Favorite band or musician? Rolling Stones. Favorite restaurant in the Chicago area and why? Best meal so far was at Oriole; go-to weekend place is Tocco in Winnetka. Favorite cocktail? Don’t drink cocktails, but I’ll accept a glass of red Conde d’Ervideira any time. It tastes of home. Favorite summer activity or event? Beach day in Praia do Carvalhal in Portugal. Favorite grooming product? Dr. Squatch natural soap. Dream car? Silver Mercedes AMG GT coupe. (Though no vehicle fits more dreams than a BMW GS motorcycle ready for adventure!) Your perfect day in the city is? Morning visit to the Art Institute, lunch at The Gage, and back to Lake Forest in time for a swim at the beach. Best advice you’ve ever received or given? When you dress for the ride, you should dress for the slide. (Don’t cut corners on motorcycle gear.) What’s on your bucket list for 2024? A weeklong ride to the Black Hills and the Sturgis Motorcycle rally. Favorite place you’ve ever visited? Fernando de Noronha in Brazil. It has amazing diving, breathtaking beaches, great food, and the safety of a Nordic country. Favorite beach hack? Go early morning; you get less people and a friendlier sun. Next passport stamp will be? China, unfortunately only for work.