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  • Barcelona 2040
    A program for young and talented people

    The purpose of Barcelona 2040 is to train and connect young talent, to make Barcelona known from all its fields and develop proposals for the future. 

    The program:

    During the program the participants will have the opportunity to know the city through 9 sessions and visits to companies and institutions from different sectors and conversations with more than 40 experts - the main stakeholders of these sectors and of the city (business leaders, science, culture, gastronomy knowledge, sports, industry, journalism and politics).

    Each edition of the program will work on two city challenges in a group and two dynamics organized by Imagine, a disruptive innovation program driven by Xavier Verdaguer, member of Barcelona Global.

    The conclusions of each edition will be presented in a final session with all the companies and professionals involved, and the participation of the Mayoress of Barcelona is expected.

     
    The objectives of the course are:
    • To connect young and talented businesspeople with the city's main change-agents.

    • To offer thorough training in relation to the city's trends and its main stakeholders.

    • To promote the creation of a transversal networking structure.

    • To enable the natural incorporation of young and talented businesspeople to the dynamics of Barcelona Global.

    • To promote work skills such as leadership, excellence, and professionalism.

    • To actively participate in today's city challenges.

    • To get involved in the approach and resolution of urban challenges.

    Needed requirements:

    Candidates must be between 26 and 35 years old, be professionally active, and have between 5 to 8 years of work experience. The program's price is 400 euros, and 250 euros for those under 30.

    If you know someone in your company or contact list who matches the profile, send us an email to barcelona2040@barcelonaglobal.org with all his/her contact information, and an acceptance committee will evaluate the applications.

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    Members of this project:
    Pep Adami
    Adami, Pep
    Glovo.
    Corporate Development Associate
    Pep Adami
    Adami, Pep Corporate Development Associate
    Glovo.

    Analyst in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs, working with clients in the Technology, Media & Telecommunications industries on M&A and financing transactions. Graduated in Philosophy, Politics and Economics from the University of Warwick in 2017. Previously studied at Aula Escola Europea.

    CARLES ALSINA
    ALSINA, CARLES
    Sabseg Group
    CEO
    CARLES ALSINA
    ALSINA, CARLES CEO
    Sabseg Group

    Before joining Miura Partners in 2013, I worked at Morgan Stanley in London, in the Corporate Finance and Capital Markets division. I earned an Industrial Engineering degree from Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña and a Business Administration degree from HEC Paris.

    Marcia Bardauil
    Bardauil, Marcia
    Quadpack
    Market Insights Lead
    Marcia Bardauil
    Bardauil, Marcia Market Insights Lead
    Quadpack

    With over 9 years’ experience in the cosmetics Industry, truly passionate about Beauty in and out, Marcia has recognised expertise in product development and direct selling for B2C and B2B companies, from Latin America to Europe. She has worked with and for major brands across the globe and is now the face of Quadpack's Market Insights team, a top 10 European packaging company.

    “It's not what happens to you but how you react to it that matters”
    Andrea Batalla Par
    Batalla Par, Andrea
    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
    Manager, Digital Sales
    Andrea Batalla Par
    Batalla Par, Andrea Manager, Digital Sales
    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial

    BBA and MIM from ESADE. In 2016 he joined the Bertelsmann group, and currently leads the commercial area for Spanish-speaking digital formats at Penguin Random House, the group's publishing division.

    Gerard Beltri Pinel
    Beltri Pinel, Gerard
    JLL
    Senior Analyst
    Nerea Castell
    Castell, Nerea
    Batlleiroig
    Senior Project Director
    Adrià Escolà
    Escolà, Adrià
    Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research
    Spin-Off Portfolio Manager
    Adrià Escolà
    Escolà, Adrià Spin-Off Portfolio Manager
    Vall d'Hebron Institute of Research

    Msc Biomedical Engineer with business and entrepreneurial mindset. Nowadays Spin-Off Portfolio Manager at Vall d'Hebron Research, leading company creation and management strategy. Former life sciences investment analyst, entrepreneur, healthcare focused acceleration program leader and open innovation strategist, mentor and external evaluator.

    “I strongly believe in innovation as the most powerful strategy to improve our lives and our planet.”
    Adriana Floistad
    Floistad , Adriana
    SAVILLS
    Project Manager
    Marc Frances
    Frances, Marc
    Sarah Marlex
    Managing Director
    Marc Frances
    Frances, Marc Managing Director
    Sarah Marlex

    Marc is the Managing Director of Sarah Marlex, specialised in CEO & Executive recruitment and succession. He joined from Spencer Stuart. Previously, Marc held local and global roles for BNP Paribas and ISS A/S. His career includes periods working and living in Belgium, Denmark, France, Israel and United Kingdom. He is passionate about art, gastronomy and travelling.

    Esther Gabarró
    Gabarró, Esther
    KPMG
    Senior Manager
    Marta Galceran
    Galceran, Marta
    CIDOB
    Research Fellow, Global Cities Programme
    Marta Galceran
    Galceran, Marta Research Fellow, Global Cities Programme
    CIDOB

    Doctor in International Relations (Universitat Pompeu Fabra). Research Fellow with the Global Cities Programme at CIDOB (Barcelona Centre for International Affairs), and a part-time lecturer on International Relations at Pompeu Fabra University and CEI-International Affairs. Previously worked as Smart City Expo World Congress congress coordinator and senior consultant at Anteverti

    Angelique Godet
    Godet, Angelique
    SAP
    Customer Success Partner
    Angelique Godet
    Godet, Angelique Customer Success Partner
    SAP

    Originally from France, I moved to Germany after my master’s graduation where I worked for 3 years in the wine industry as an account executive. Barcelona has been the city that made me change industry: since 2019 I work in the tech industry and now in SAP Customer Success Organization.

    “My motto: “We don’t grow when things are easy; we grow when we face challenges.””
    Jesus Hidalgo
    Hidalgo, Jesus
    CBRE
    Associate Director A&T Services
    Jesus Hidalgo
    Hidalgo, Jesus Associate Director A&T Services
    CBRE

    During more than 10 years of working experience, I have developed a broad knowledge and understanding of clients’ needs, finding the appropriate solution for every request. Prior joining CBRE, I worked in JLL (Tenant Rep. - Corporate Solutions), and more than 4 years in Santiago de Chile, in different roles like Valuations, Space Consulting or Transaction Management, also in JLL and in Colliers.

    “"El inmobiliario ya no es inmóvil"”
    Omar Iqbal
    Iqbal, Omar
    CRG
    Responsable de prensa
    Omar Iqbal
    Iqbal, Omar Responsable de prensa
    CRG

    Studied & started his career in the UK. He has worked in various media relations roles, including the Royal Society in London, and is now at the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG), promoting the value of basic science to a worldwide audience. Omar has spearheaded various public campaigns at UK, Spanish and EU level about R&D funding, education, AI, genetic technologies and climate change.

    Albert Llorens Albareda
    Llorens Albareda, Albert
    Semrush
    Head of Unit
    Albert Llorens Albareda
    Llorens Albareda, Albert Head of Unit
    Semrush

    Albert is the Market Research Business Unit Director at Semrush, a leading SAAS technology company in digital marketing. He joined the American company after selling his startup in the Fintech industry and several years of experience in imaginBank and CaixaBank's digital unit. Albert holds an MBA from IESE and is a partner of Barcelona Global since the beginning of the association.

    Mónica López Contreras
    López Contreras, Mónica
    Webhelp
    PROGRAM DIRECTOR
    Sebastian Mader
    Mader, Sebastian
    Nethodology
    Senior Customer Insight Analyst
    Sebastian Mader
    Mader, Sebastian Senior Customer Insight Analyst
    Nethodology

    After studying my Bachelors in Passau, I moved to Stuttgart for an internship at Daimler - my entry into the automotive/mobility world. During my Master degree, I was able to go to Barcelona for an internship at SEAT S.A. I directly fell in love with the city and moved here in 2020. Currently working at Nethodology in the area of Data Analysis/Digital Listening.

    Jordi Muñoz Costin
    Muñoz Costin, Jordi
    Urbidermis
    CMO
    Jordi Muñoz Costin
    Muñoz Costin, Jordi CMO
    Urbidermis

    I am a product designer with business management knowledge and extensive experience in urban design and landscape architecture. My C-Suite expertise allows me to execute strategic plans and coordinate transversal teams, in national and international markets. My goal is to generate a positive impact on society and planet through design.

    “Design creates culture. Culture shapes values. Values determine the future.”
    ALAN Nettleton Garcia
    Nettleton Garcia, ALAN
    Mercer
    Associate
    ALAN Nettleton Garcia
    Nettleton Garcia, ALAN Associate
    Mercer

    Consultant with more than 7 years of experience in the field of employee benefits management. Innovative and committed business expert with the ability to consistently deliver high results in challenging and pressurized working environments. An individual who prioritizes working alongside colleagues & clients in order to achieve the desired results in a quick and efficient manner

    ““Opportunities don't happen, you create them.” Chris Grosser”
    Andria Nicodemou
    Nicodemou, Andria
    Barcelona Supercomputing Center
    Science communication specialist
    Andria Nicodemou
    Nicodemou, Andria Science communication specialist
    Barcelona Supercomputing Center

    I work as a Science Communication Specialist in the Earth Sciences department at the Barcelona Supercomputing Center. I have a background in Earth Sciences and Chemistry, and prior experience as an editor in scientific journals.

    “There is no Planet B.”
    Juan Francisco Oria de Rueda
    Oria de Rueda, Juan Francisco
    Perez-Llorca
    Abogado Asociado
    Roger Pallares
    Pallares, Roger
    Harmon Corporate Affairs
    Manager
    Roger Pallares
    Pallares, Roger Manager
    Harmon Corporate Affairs

    Public Policy Consultant at Harmon Corporate Affairs, the first non-market strategies advisory firm in Spain. Roger advises clients in the digital, retail, energy and sustainability sectors and helps them better connect with external stakeholders, from governments to civil society organisations. Before, Roger spent 3+ years at Burson Cohn & Wolfe Brussels, a leading integrated comms agency worldwide, delivering PA strategies at EU and pan-European levels. Roger has also previous experience in the public administration and holds an MSc in International Relations from the London School of Economics (LSE). He speaks Catalan, Spanish, English and French and has a basic notion of Italian.

    “"Everybody Has a Plan Until They Get Punched in the Mouth", Mike Tyson”
    Alejandra Pascual
    Pascual, Alejandra
    Ernst & Young
    Associate
    Martin Perez
    Perez, Martin
    Concert Estudio
    Project Manager
    IGNASI PUIG
    PUIG, IGNASI
    Sonder
    Operations Supervisor
    Albert Puigferrat
    Puigferrat, Albert
    Grup Agbar
    Innovation Project Engineer
    Alaia Reparaz Illa
    Reparaz Illa, Alaia
    Bluecap
    Mánager responsable del área de proyectos ESG
    Alaia Reparaz Illa
    Reparaz Illa, Alaia Mánager responsable del área de proyectos ESG
    Bluecap

    “In golf as in life is the follow through that makes the difference”
    Maria Rodrigo Muro
    Rodrigo Muro, Maria
    FILS
    Corporate and M&A Lawyer
    Maria Rodrigo Muro
    Rodrigo Muro, Maria Corporate and M&A Lawyer
    FILS

    Corporate lawyer advising national and international clients across several industries and transactions . I hold a Double Bachelor in Business Administration and Law, a Master in International M&A Law and I have professional experience in: Startups (4 years at Spanish unicorn Glovo), Corporate Law (Fils Legal) and new business models. Passionte about Entrepreneurship, tech and legal innovation.

    “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.”
    Jan Rosés
    Rosés, Jan
    ENTI-UB
    Director Operativo
    Meritxell Salas Pérez
    Salas Pérez, Meritxell
    FGC
    Engineer at the Strategic & Prospective Planning Area
    Meritxell Salas Pérez
    Salas Pérez, Meritxell Engineer at the Strategic & Prospective Planning Area
    FGC

    Civil Engineer by the UPC, coursing part of my studies at the TU Delft (The Netherlands) and at the EPFL (Switzerland). Seven years of relevant professional experience in the transport sector, focusing on the fields of land transport planning and infrastructure business strategy, providing technical, financial, and institutional support to both public and private stakeholders.

    Daria Shornikova
    Shornikova, Daria
    ISPD
    Brand & Communication Director
    Daria Shornikova
    Shornikova, Daria Brand & Communication Director
    ISPD

    Brand storyteller & strategist, with background in innovation, corporate culture, content production and linguistics. Creative manager, TEDx speaker, transmigrant.

    Adriana Sol Redon
    Sol Redon, Adriana
    PwC
    Senior Manager
    Adriana Sol Redon
    Sol Redon, Adriana Senior Manager
    PwC

    “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference”
    Albert Solé Frexas
    Solé Frexas, Albert
    EIT Urban Mobility
    Business Sales Development Officer
    Albert Solé Frexas
    Solé Frexas, Albert Business Sales Development Officer
    EIT Urban Mobility

    Civil engineer graduated from the UPC, he also studied at the EIVP in Paris and the UNED. He has experience in urban mobility and strategic urban planning. He has worked as a consultant in projects for local, regional, national and international organisations (European Commission, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank) in different countries. In January 2022 he joined the EIT Urban Mobility.

    Aina Teixidó Carrera
    Teixidó Carrera, Aina
    Roca Junyent SLP
    Associate lawyer
    Aina Teixidó Carrera
    Teixidó Carrera, Aina Associate lawyer
    Roca Junyent SLP

    Aina is an associate lawyer specialized in Corporate and M&A. With over nine years of experience, she advises national and multinational companies in different industries. She provides legal advice on national and cross-border transactions, restructuring operations and commercial agreements.

    Marc Terradas
    Terradas, Marc
    Kern Pharma
    Manufacturing Operations
    Cristina Vila Gisbert
    Vila Gisbert, Cristina
    Cuatrecasas
    Asociada Senior
    Cristina Vila Gisbert
    Vila Gisbert, Cristina Asociada Senior
    Cuatrecasas

    I advise national and international clients on M&A transactions, regulatory matters and abuse of dominance. I also advise clients on EU law (internal market, regulated sectors, and the pharmaceutical and biotechnological sector) when dealing with the European Commission, and the Spanish Markets and Competition Commission (concentrations), and when going before the EU courts.

    “"I'm ready to grow young again" (Bruce Springsteen)”
    With the collaboration of:
    Banc Sabadell Barcelona Activa Barcelona Tech City BSM Barcelona de Serveis Municipals Casa Bonay Castell d'Encus Consorci De La Zona Franca Barcelona Culinary Institute of Barcelona ESTEVE FC Barcelona FGC Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya Fira Barcelona Fundació Damm FUNDACIÓ JOAN MIRÓ Fundació MACBA Glovo. Gran Teatre del Liceu Grup Focus Grupo Freixenet Hospital Sant Joan De Deu Imagine Institut de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (IRBB) Institute of Photonic Sciences (ICFO) ISGlobal Parc de Recerca Biomèdica de Barcelona (PRBB) Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial Puig Sant Pau Recinte Modernista T-Systems Telefónica Vall d'Hebron Institut de Recerca (VHIR) Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Value Retail
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