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    Barcelona 2040 

    The network of the participants that have completed the Barcelona 2040, a program aimed to discover Barcelona from all its fields. Barcelona 2040 allows connecting with the main stakeholders of the city from all sectors and other participants while developing proposals for the future of our city.

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  • Pep Adami
    Adami, Pep Corporate Development Associate
    Glovo
    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.

    Cristina Adroher
    Adroher, Cristina Cap d'Operacions del Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona (PCCB)
    Hospital Sant Joan de Déu
    Cristina Adroher
    Adroher, Cristina Cap d'Operacions del Pediatric Cancer Center Barcelona (PCCB)
    Hospital Sant Joan de Déu

    Graduated in Political Science and Administration and Economics (Pompeu Fabra University), specializing in Health Economics, with eight years of experience in the Catalan health system developing tasks of economist and strategic support at management levels. I have acquired skills to lead and coordinate working groups and implement health projects.

    Daniel Aicart
    Aicart, Daniel Head of Strategic Planning and Analysis
    BSM Barcelona de Serveis Municipals
    Daniel Aicart
    Aicart, Daniel Head of Strategic Planning and Analysis
    BSM Barcelona de Serveis Municipals

    Aeronautical Engineer and Economist. Working as Senior Consultant involved in strategy and transaction advisory projects for infrastructure operators, airlines, multi-lateral development agencies and investment funds across Latin America and Middle East. Previously worked at British Airways in London.

    Jordi Alba Granados
    Alba Granados, Jordi Academic Project Manager Officer
    CSUC
    Jordi Alba Granados
    Alba Granados, Jordi Academic Project Manager Officer
    CSUC

    Master in Business Administration graduate and Vicens Vives Programme graduate at ESADE Business School. I have been working as an active member of the Catalan university and research system. I have been enjoying and learning from the experience of defining strategies that fosters the competitiveness of the whole system or a university. Also, I have been teaching in Catalan universities.

    Carles Alsina
    Alsina, Carles Investment Director
    Miura Partners
    Carles Alsina
    Alsina, Carles Investment Director
    Miura Partners

    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.

    Valeria Andrade Ycaza
    Andrade Ycaza, Valeria Consultant en and Senior Congress Specialist at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress
    ANTEVERTI
    Valeria Andrade Ycaza
    Andrade Ycaza, Valeria Consultant en and Senior Congress Specialist at the Smart Cities Expo World Congress
    ANTEVERTI

    Political Science graduate, Universitat Pompeu Fabra (Barcelona).

    Sara Asensio Manrubia
    Asensio Manrubia, Sara Area Manager Barcelona
    Utopicus Innovación Cultural SL
    Sara Asensio Manrubia
    Asensio Manrubia, Sara Area Manager Barcelona
    Utopicus Innovación Cultural SL

    “"Todo parece imposible hasta que se hace".”
    Guillem Augé Bailac
    Augé Bailac, Guillem Investment Director
    Miura Partners
    Guillem Augé Bailac
    Augé Bailac, Guillem Investment Director
    Miura Partners

    Since 2012 in Miura, Barcelona based mid-market private equity firm specialized in leading transformational growth projects in companies across industries. Previous experience at management consulting. Academic background in management, engineering and physics. Passion for literature, philosophy and art. Adventurer. Proud of my personal project 20dreams2020.

    Jorge Azagra
    Azagra, Jorge Lawyer
    Uría Menéndez
    Jorge Azagra
    Azagra, Jorge Lawyer
    Uría Menéndez

    I am a lawyer at Uría Menendez and an associate professor of civil law at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. I represent national and foreign companies in litigation proceedings, both before Spanish courts and national and international arbitration courts. I also advise on insolvency matters as well as on civil and commercial contract law matters.

    Marcia Bardauil
    Bardauil, Marcia Market Insights Lead
    Quadpack
    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”
    Karim Barmose Charif
    Barmose Charif, Karim RPO Manager
    Winid
    Karim Barmose Charif
    Barmose Charif, Karim RPO Manager
    Winid

    I have a Bachelor's Degree in Economics and I speak fluently Spanish, Catalan, English, French and Amazigh, with basic level of Arabic. I was born in Barcelona but I have been living in France. I have over 6 years of experience working at Catenon Worldwide Executive Search. I started as Marketing & Sales Trainee and currently I'm leading the RPO Business Unit in Catalonia region.

    “Don't wait for opportunity, create it.”
    Andrea Batalla Par
    Batalla Par, Andrea Manager, Digital Sales
    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
    Josep Batlle Blay
    Batlle Blay, Josep Senior Architect
    Batlle i Roig Arquitectura
    Josep Batlle Blay
    Batlle Blay, Josep Senior Architect
    Batlle i Roig Arquitectura

    With a degree in architecture, I currently work as a senior architect at the Batlle i Roig office. During my work experience, I have had the opportunity to work with many professionals from whom I have been able to learn how to take care of our great city and to value, its urbanism, its architectural and artistic heritage, its pleasant climate, its cutting-edge economy, but especially its people.

    Gerard Beltri Pinel
    Beltri Pinel, Gerard Senior Analyst
    JLL
    Joan Bergas Massó
    Bergas Massó, Joan Engineer at the Strategic Area
    Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya
    Joan Bergas Massó
    Bergas Massó, Joan Engineer at the Strategic Area
    Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya

    I have developed my career in the field of mobility with engineering and consultancy companies and currently in the Strategic Plannig Area of FGC, one of the main transport operators in the Barcelona area. Born and raised in the Barcelona area, I have studied in Shanghai and I have worked in Manchester for several years and so I have been exposed to varied city models.

    “We should reflect on solutions to improve life in the city that are technically, environmentally and socially sustainable.”
    Anna Borrell Mauri
    Borrell Mauri, Anna Associate
    J&A Garrigues SLP
    Judit Cabana Comas
    Cabana Comas, Judit Head of Cultural Communication
    Both. People & Comms.
    Blai Carandell Saladich
    Carandell Saladich, Blai Partner
    NOBA
    Blai Carandell Saladich
    Carandell Saladich, Blai Partner
    NOBA

    Blai Carandell is partner in NOBA, an innovation study that helps corporates accelerate the launch of new products and services through business prototyping. He is also co-founder of Musicotec, an audiovisual rental platform with more than 30,000 active users. He has a Master in International Relations by IBEI and a Degree in economics by UPF.

    Ivan Carballal
    Carballal, Ivan Transformation and digitization manager
    Zurich Seguros
    Ivan Carballal
    Carballal, Ivan Transformation and digitization manager
    Zurich Seguros

    “Si la primera versión de tu producto no te avergüenza, lo has lanzado demasiado tarde”
    Miguel Casas Huguet
    Casas Huguet, Miguel CEO
    MIMEISA
    Miguel Casas Huguet
    Casas Huguet, Miguel CEO
    MIMEISA

    Value Investor. Currently working as Real Estate Associate in Family Office.

    Nerea Castell Sagües
    Castell Sagües, Nerea Senior Project Director
    Batlleiroig
    Santiago Castelo Heymann
    Castelo Heymann, Santiago Consultor
    ideograma
    Manel Cerqueda Díez
    Cerqueda Díez, Manel Board Member
    AndBank
    Manel Cerqueda Díez
    Cerqueda Díez, Manel Board Member
    AndBank

    Member of the Board of Directors of the Andbank group. Degree in Business Administration by the Faculty of Economics IQS, Master in audit and management development by Pompeu Fabra University and Executive MBA by IESE Business School. I worked at Deloitte Spain as a senior auditor and at a venture capital fund in Luxembourg before joining the family patrimonial.

    Albert Chamorro
    Chamorro, Albert Senior Consultant
    Advoost
    Albert Chamorro
    Chamorro, Albert Senior Consultant
    Advoost

    Develops his professional activity as a process improvement, efficiency and strategy consultant. Graduted in business administration and marketing from ESIC.

    Lluis Cintas
    Cintas, Lluis Founder & Strategic Experience Designer
    Orígenes Festival Gastronómico
    Lluis Cintas
    Cintas, Lluis Founder & Strategic Experience Designer
    Orígenes Festival Gastronómico

    I help companies reach their ambitions by creating strategic experiences aimed at positively changing the way people feel, think and act. For eight years I have lead teams in designing experiences in a wide range of different industries including pharmaceutical, consumer goods and the banking industry, both for national and international companies. My values are passion, attitude and determination

    “"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" by Leonardo da Vinci”
    Andrea Coll
    Coll, Andrea Editora de arte
    Santa and cole
    Andrea Coll
    Coll, Andrea Editora de arte
    Santa and cole

    BSc graduate both in Political Sciences and Law, I jumped into the art world at 'Fundación Arte y Mecenazgo'. After an experience at Christie's UK, I strengthened my career at Galeria Senda (Barcelona) where I discovered my passion for bringing contemporary art closer to young audiences. That was the turning point in my career where I decided to create KOYAC (Kicking off young art-collecting).

    Alba Collado
    Collado, Alba VR & AR Account Manager
    Visyon Mediapro
    Alba Collado
    Collado, Alba VR & AR Account Manager
    Visyon Mediapro

    My name is Alba Collado and I am currently leading projects related to latest technologies from Mediapro with clients like Apple and Cupra. I studied Business Administration and a master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. My main source of inspiration is music. In my free time, I either go to the mountain and hike or join some friends for a salsa meet up.

    “To live is about learning to lose what you have gained - Albert Espinosa ”
    Pol Comas
    Comas, Pol Strategy Director
    Adevinta
    Pol Comas
    Comas, Pol Strategy Director
    Adevinta

    I have 8 years of experience working in top tier consulting teams assisting with projects in Technology, Energy and Travel industries. My last professional experience was a leadership position to scale the fastest-growing hospitality chain globally in Spain and Germany. I also hold an MBA from IESE Business School.

    ““I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.” - Thomas A. Edison”
    Marta Comella
    Comella, Marta Project Manager in Marketing Strategy at Solid Tumors
    Novartis
    Marta Comella
    Comella, Marta Project Manager in Marketing Strategy at Solid Tumors
    Novartis

    Industrial Engineer with more than 5 years experience in Supply Chain at a leading German semiconductor company with international experience in Germany, USA and Singapore. Currently finishing an MBA at IESE Business School and pursuing my next professional steps in the healthcare sector.

    “ "The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing." Stephen Covey”
    Alba Domenech
    Domenech, Alba Senior Manager Auditoría
    KPMG
    Alba Domenech
    Domenech, Alba Senior Manager Auditoría
    KPMG

    2012-Present: KPMG Auditores, S.L.

    Adrià  Escolà Cerqueda
    Escolà Cerqueda , Adrià Spin-Off Portfolio Manager
    Vall d'Hebron Research
    Adrià  Escolà Cerqueda
    Escolà Cerqueda , Adrià Spin-Off Portfolio Manager
    Vall d'Hebron 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 Project Manager
    SAVILLS
    Laia Fortuny
    Fortuny, Laia Salesforce Project Manager / Inhouse Consultant
    Dormakaba
    Laia Fortuny
    Fortuny, Laia Salesforce Project Manager / Inhouse Consultant
    Dormakaba

    Challenge seeker. I moved from traditional Finance industry in London to Fintech sector in Barcelona, where I helped companies implement innovative software solutions to administer their FX needs. After nearly 3 years, I jumped to Tech Consultancy world, where I design and manage the projects to implement Salesforce software to those companies looking for a tool to operate their business.

    “"Work hard, play hard"”
    Marc Frances
    Frances, Marc Managing Director
    Sarah Marlex
    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 Senior Manager
    KPMG
    Marta Galceran Vercher
    Galceran Vercher, Marta Research Fellow, Global Cities Programme
    CIDOB
    Marta Galceran Vercher
    Galceran Vercher, 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

    Jesus Garcia
    Garcia, Jesus Lawyer
    Pérez-Llorca Abogados, S.L.P.
    Victor Garcia
    Garcia, Victor Vice President Internal Audit & Risk Managment
    Archroma
    Victor Garcia
    Garcia, Victor Vice President Internal Audit & Risk Managment
    Archroma

    I became an Engineer to understand how things work. Then, discovered that the technical view was partial and decided to study business as well to have a broader picture... just to discover it is still incomplete. Following some years as a consultant at Deloitte, I joined Applus+ where I held different positions in finance and I am now the Head of Risk Management & Internal Audit at Archroma.

    “Whether you think you can, or think you can't... You're right.”
    Pablo Gerpe Bataller
    Gerpe Bataller, Pablo Partner and CEO
    SALDADOS
    Pablo Gerpe Bataller
    Gerpe Bataller, Pablo Partner and CEO
    SALDADOS

    In 2013 I decided to leave the world of law and embark upon my MBA with the aim of joining the Consulting department of a dynamic global corporation. Prior to coming to Canada and beginning my MBA I worked as a Tax and Finance Lawyer at Cuatrecasas. Today I lead the Business Improvement team at Quadpack - a global manufacturer and provider of hybrid packaging solutions for beauty brands.

    “Big things come in small packages”
    Angelique Godet
    Godet, Angelique Customer Success Partner
    SAP
    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.””
    Carolina Gómez López
    Gómez López, Carolina Trade Manager
    IPG Mediabrands
    Carolina Gómez López
    Gómez López, Carolina Trade Manager
    IPG Mediabrands

    “Lo imposible sólo tarda un poco más”
    Tina Alsted Grejsen
    Grejsen, Tina Alsted Head of External Relations & University Partnerships – SAP Digital Hub
    SAP
    Tina Alsted Grejsen
    Grejsen, Tina Alsted Head of External Relations & University Partnerships – SAP Digital Hub
    SAP

    With an international Master's degree from Aarhus University, studying with students from all-over the world, from living in multicultural environments and working in multinational companies, I have experienced first hand the importance of culture as well as the power of networks and clear communication. My aim as Head of Networks and Communities at SAP is to, in short, humanize our business.

    “"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities"”
    Carlota Guardans García-Nieto
    Guardans García-Nieto, Carlota Corporate Project Management
    Único Hotels
    Carlota Guardans García-Nieto
    Guardans García-Nieto, Carlota Corporate Project Management
    Único Hotels

    Born and raised in Barcelona. Open-minded, curious and passionate. Lived and studied in 3 different continents. Numerous internships within leading organizations (BDO, Unico Hotels and Roche Farma). Now working at Coty as Product Manager. As a local I want to contribute with the city so it maintains its reputation and make Barcelona one of the world´s best cities as it deserves.

    “Eres lo que haces, no lo que dices que harás”
    Paula Guardans
    Guardans, Paula Junior Project Manager
    Atrevia
    Paula Guardans
    Guardans, Paula Junior Project Manager
    Atrevia

    Junior project manager of Advertising and Corporate Image in “la Caixa”, in brand, CRM and research projects. Degree in psychology, master in corporate communication and experience in entrepreneurship.

    “The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives. - tony robbins”
    Víctor Gutiérrez de Tena Catalán
    Gutiérrez de Tena Catalán, Víctor Chief Brand & Communications Officer
    Mediacom Spain
    Víctor Gutiérrez de Tena Catalán
    Gutiérrez de Tena Catalán, Víctor Chief Brand & Communications Officer
    Mediacom Spain

    Member of the Executive Committee at Havas Media Barcelona. He is one of the youngest managers that company has. He has developed his professional career between Barcelona and Madrid. Working in Creative agency Grey, digital agency Archibald and communication agency Havas. He has a degree in Advertising and Executive MBA from ESADE, CEO of Napflix.tv and speaker in different business schools.

    “To dare is to do”
    Jesus Hidalgo
    Hidalgo, Jesus Associate Director A&T Services
    CBRE
    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 Responsable de prensa
    CRG
    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.

    Isabel Jimenez Bernal
    Jimenez Bernal, Isabel Associate
    Asabys Partners
    Isabel Jimenez Bernal
    Jimenez Bernal, Isabel Associate
    Asabys Partners

    Isabel started at Asabys in 2022 as an Associate. Previously, she worked at Ysios Capital and spent 7y+ as a researcher in immunology and oncology at Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology. Isabel earned a Ph.D. in Medicine from the University Autònoma de Barcelona, a MSc in Advanced Immunology from the University of Barcelona, and a BSc in Biochemistry. She also holds an Executive MBA from ESADE.

    Marta Lao
    Lao, Marta Senior Associate
    Osborne Clarke
    Marta Lao
    Lao, Marta Senior Associate
    Osborne Clarke

    Marta is a senior associate in the Corporate team of Osborne Clarke in Spain and specializes in corporate law. She is ranked by Best Lawyers as a leading lawyer in Spain. She has experience in corporate transactions, private equity, venture capital, and corporate restructuring, in most cases, with an international component. Marta was seconded at the Silicon Valley offices of Osborne in 2018&2019.

    “'Callar y hablar son formas de intervenir en el futuro' Javier Marías, Corazón tan blanco”
    Becca Latter
    Latter, Becca Social Research Funding Manager
    Fundació “la Caixa”
    Adina Levin
    Levin, Adina Copywriting, Voiceover & Communications
    Autónoma
    Adina Levin
    Levin, Adina Copywriting, Voiceover & Communications
    Autónoma

    Originally from Chicago, I spent a decade in New York, where I worked in advertising and marketing, before moving to my favorite city of all: Barcelona. I'm a graduate of Columbia University and the University of Chicago Lab High School, as well as a proud member of Bet Shalom Comunitat Jueva Progressista de Barcelona, Amics de la Gent Gran and Barcelona Global's Barcelona 2040 program.

    “No tengas miedo de la perfección, nunca la alcanzarás. — Dalí”
    Albert Llorens
    Llorens, Albert Head of Unit
    Semrush
    Albert Llorens
    Llorens, 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 PROGRAM DIRECTOR
    Webhelp
    Daniel López Rodríguez
    López Rodríguez, Daniel Head of Corporate & Dispute Resolution
    VidaCaixa
    Daniel López Rodríguez
    López Rodríguez, Daniel Head of Corporate & Dispute Resolution
    VidaCaixa

    “Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree. Martin Luther King”
    Sebastian Mader
    Mader, Sebastian Senior Customer Insight Analyst
    Nethodology
    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.

    Alvaro Malet Faura
    Malet Faura, Alvaro Director
    JP Morgan
    Aleix Martinez Badia
    Martinez Badia, Aleix Industry Manager
    NTT DATA
    Carla Maté Goldar
    Maté Goldar, Carla Innovation Project Manager
    D-Sight S.L.
    Carla Maté Goldar
    Maté Goldar, Carla Innovation Project Manager
    D-Sight S.L.

    Biomedical scientist with a too curious and creative mind, who felt the need of get more actively involved in helping research projects and ideas reach the market; re-orientating thus her professional career into strategic business management and tech transfer. I am passionate about innovation, digital transformation and disruptive technologies in the healthcare sector.

    “Live a life you don't need a vacation from”
    Clara Matias
    Matias, Clara Senior Consultant
    Cushman & Wakefield
    Lucie Mazet
    Mazet, Lucie Team Lead Platform Technical Solutions - Retail Media
    Criteo
    Lucie Mazet
    Mazet, Lucie Team Lead Platform Technical Solutions - Retail Media
    Criteo

    I am a native French speaker, living in Barcelona for the past 5 years. I graduated with a specialisation in entrepreneurship and innovation. I have mainly been part of operations & support teams, from finance to digital marketing passing by the tourism & the transport industry, in various countries as France, Poland, Latvia, United Kingdom and Spain.

    “We are all time travellers, journeying together into the future. But let us work together to make that future a place we want to visit. Be brave, be curious, be determined, overcome the odds. It can be done. Stephen Hawking”
    Carlos Menendez Rakosnik
    Menendez Rakosnik, Carlos Associate Manager
    Accenture
    Felix Mesalles
    Mesalles, Felix Audit Senior Manager
    EY
    Lucía Millet de Ferrater
    Millet de Ferrater, Lucía Co-founder
    Cierto Estudio
    Lucía Millet de Ferrater
    Millet de Ferrater, Lucía Co-founder
    Cierto Estudio

    “Cuando Noé comenzó a construir el arca, aún no llovía.”
    Sofia Miró-Sans
    Miró-Sans, Sofia Accounts and Projects Director
    Exclusible
    Sofia Miró-Sans
    Miró-Sans, Sofia Accounts and Projects Director
    Exclusible

    Professional with a creative and business background blended with tech skills. I am in the intersection between clients, business opportunities and applied innovation, helping companies pursue their digital transformation initiatives while helping design and tech teams bring them to life.

    Jordi Montaña
    Montaña, Jordi Account Executive
    Keenfolks
    Jordi Montaña
    Montaña, Jordi Account Executive
    Keenfolks

    Interested in sustainable mobility, the tech industry & sports. I'm eager to develop my marketing, operations & sales-strategy competences leveraging my interest in data-based insights and analytical mindset. I love to be challenged by international environments, working alongside diverse and motivated professionals.

    Xavier Morera
    Morera, Xavier Advocat
    CUATRECASAS
    Xavier Morera
    Morera, Xavier Advocat
    CUATRECASAS

    Graduated in Law from UPF, Barcelona, 2012. Lawyer with 7 years of experience in the commercial and M&A area of Cuatrecasas. Specialist in venture capital investments, in particular venture capital and corporate venturing operations. Professor of Commercial Law at ESADE.

    Ignacio Moro
    Moro, Ignacio Investment Director
    Miura Partners
    Ignacio Moro
    Moro, Ignacio Investment Director
    Miura Partners

    Experienced and driven business&financial investment professional with over five yrs of experience across multifarious disciplines, markets and industries. I joined Miura in 2016, I worked for two yrs at the infrastructure fund Allianz Capital Partners in London and previously at UBS Investment Bank. I studied Civil Engineering at the UPC Barcelona and hold a degree in Business by HEC Paris

    Alvaro Morral Romero
    Morral Romero, Alvaro M&A Senior Associate
    Agbar
    Jordi Muñoz Costin
    Muñoz Costin, Jordi CMO
    Urbidermis
    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 Associate
    MERCER
    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 Science communication specialist
    BSC
    Andria Nicodemou
    Nicodemou, Andria Science communication specialist
    BSC

    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.”
    Luis Noguera Vergés
    Noguera Vergés, Luis Senior Manager | International and M&A Tax
    KPMG
    Luis Noguera Vergés
    Noguera Vergés, Luis Senior Manager | International and M&A Tax
    KPMG

    Luis is a Senior Manager in the International Tax team of KPMG, where he has worked in the London and Barcelona offices. He is specialized in international tax planning, providing advice in inbound and outbound investments. Luis also advises in M&A deals and restructurings of multinational groups. He has clients in different sectors, including real estate, private equity, blockchain and VC funds.

    Mar Núñez Gubert
    Núñez Gubert, Mar Departament de Patrocini i Mecenatge
    Fundació Joan Miró
    Juan Francisco Oria de Rueda Jara
    Oria de Rueda Jara, Juan Francisco Abogado Asociado
    Perez-Llorca
    Roger Pallares
    Pallares, Roger Manager
    Harmon Corporate Affairs
    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 Fernández
    Pascual Fernández, Alejandra Associate
    ERNST & YOUNG ABOGADOS
    Javier Pazos Sugrañes
    Pazos Sugrañes, Javier Senior Game Designer
    ZeptoLab
    Carlos Pérez
    Pérez, Carlos Project Manager
    Concert Studio
    Carlos Pérez
    Pérez, Carlos Project Manager
    Concert Studio

    I am a funny person, but at the same time serious when the situation requires it, attentive and responsible. I like to spend time with my people, whether having a few beers or enjoying the sport as a group. The experiences must be lived accompanied if not, you do not enjoy them entirely.

    Martín Pérez
    Pérez, Martín Project Manager
    Concert Studio
    Lucas Piatti
    Piatti, Lucas Associate Strategic Real Estate Advisory
    SAVILLS
    Lucas Piatti
    Piatti, Lucas Associate Strategic Real Estate Advisory
    SAVILLS

    “"La vida es nada si la libertad se pierde" - Manuel Belgrano”
    Diego Pol Longo
    Pol Longo, Diego Partner
    CUATRECASAS
    Diego Pol Longo
    Pol Longo, Diego Partner
    CUATRECASAS

    Admitted to practice both in Spain and the US, Diego is a partner at Cuatrecasas, where he advises national and international clients in the area of legal risk management, Compliance and investigations. He also develops an important teaching activity as a professor at various business schools.

    Frankie Puig
    Puig, Frankie Brand Strategist
    Alegre Roca
    Frankie Puig
    Puig, Frankie Brand Strategist
    Alegre Roca

    Working at Toni Segarra's small brand strategy consultancy. We advise from IBEX35 companies to startups. I also teach Ignatian leadership at ESADE and direct the Master in Digital Communication at UAO-CEU.

    “Whereof one cannot speak, thereof must one be silent. (L. Wittgenstein)”
    Ignasi Puig
    Puig, Ignasi Operations Supervisor
    Sonder
    Albert Puigferrat
    Puigferrat, Albert Innovation Project Engineer
    Zanini
    Alesandra Rangel
    Rangel, Alesandra Content Management
    Bobo Bliss
    Alesandra Rangel
    Rangel, Alesandra Content Management
    Bobo Bliss

    I am a visual communication and multimedia creative. I combine my mixed media skills and communication and marketing strategies. I have worked for national and international brands such as Aena, Mi.Vintage, Michael Kors, Rita Row, White Line, DosMares, Heio London, Suukala, Fox Colombia, among others. I have has studied Audiovisual Communication, Fashion Business, Ecommerce and Digital marketing.

    “I believe that a child's sense of wonder and the capacity to learn and adapt are needed skills in this new world. I trust that I can keep nurturing both as I strive to contribute with honesty and an open heart. ”
    Alaia Reparaz Illa
    Reparaz Illa, Alaia Mánager responsable del área de proyectos ESG
    Bluecap
    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”
    Marc Rius Laorden
    Rius Laorden, Marc Fundador
    ENEB
    Marc Rius Laorden
    Rius Laorden, Marc Fundador
    ENEB

    Marc is a Founding Partner of ENEB - Escuela de Negocios Europea de Barcelona. More than 60,000 students in 40 countries. He is committed to companies and startups born and located in Barcelona.

    Maria Rodrigo
    Rodrigo, Maria Corporate and M&A Lawyer
    FILS
    Maria Rodrigo
    Rodrigo, 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 Director Operativo
    ENTI-UB
    Meritxell Salas Pérez
    Salas Pérez, Meritxell Engineer at the Strategic & Prospective Planning Area
    FGC
    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.

    Teresa Sancho Balaguer
    Sancho Balaguer, Teresa Senior International Tax Advisor
    Applus+
    Teresa Sancho Balaguer
    Sancho Balaguer, Teresa Senior International Tax Advisor
    Applus+

    I chose to study Economics and then Law because I was naive and believed it would equip me to better understand and navigate the world. I have since learned how short-sighted that was. I then stumbled upon International Tax, truly enjoyed it and made a career of it. I have since decided to make choices that drive me towards having my fingers in many pots to keep work interesting and fulfilling.

    “If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito.”
    Carme Sanz
    Sanz, Carme Lawyer
    Fundació ExE
    Carme Sanz
    Sanz, Carme Lawyer
    Fundació ExE

    Carme is graduated in Law by Universitat Pompeu Fabra and is a lawyer in the area of intellectual property and technologies in Uría Menéndez. Her practice focuses on advising companies, national and international, in sectors where intangible goods, consumer rights and the protection of personal data are of special relevance, such as e-commerce, software...

    Nina Sastre Hurtado
    Sastre Hurtado, Nina Lean Management Expert - Healthcare
    Leanfontcus
    Nina Sastre Hurtado
    Sastre Hurtado, Nina Lean Management Expert - Healthcare
    Leanfontcus

    I want to develop skills and abilities to the full potential, without limits or frontiers. I have lived one year in Australia, working and studying simultaneously. Ambitious goals are my passion, moreover if we tackle them as a team. Learning by doing and grow up, as the tools to foster innovations at work. My three pillars are healthcare, innovation and technology, always open to new challenges.

    Alex Segura
    Segura, Alex Founder & CEO
    Dapibus
    Alex Segura
    Segura, Alex Founder & CEO
    Dapibus

    Entrepreneur and businessman who previously worked for top multinationals leading sales and sustainability projects internationally. Currently founded a biotech project that aims to be the next leading company in insect growing for animal feeding. A life project that will improve the world we will leave to our children.

    Jordi Sendra Seren
    Sendra Seren, Jordi Project Leader
    Slow Studio
    Jordi Sendra Seren
    Sendra Seren, Jordi Project Leader
    Slow Studio

    I see myself as an ambitious, constant and scheduled person, abilities that were key in my architecture and urbanism degree at la salle, and some of them are also well reflected in my passion road and mountain cycling. after beginning as an stagiaire at slowhome while ending the architecture degree i managed to fit me in the studio were i develop what we are good at, efficient single family houses.

    “THE VITRUVIAN TRIANGLE: FIRMITAS, VENUSTAS, UTILITAS”
    Daniel Senserrich Guitart
    Senserrich Guitart, Daniel Commercial Manager Barcelona
    VilaViniteca
    Daria Shornikova
    Shornikova, Daria Brand & Communication Director
    ISPD
    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 Redón
    Sol Redón, Adriana Senior Manager
    PwC
    Adriana Sol Redón
    Sol Redón, Adriana Senior Manager
    PwC

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

    Ada Soler Llorens
    Soler Llorens, Ada Editor
    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial
    Ada Soler Llorens
    Soler Llorens, Ada Editor
    Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial

    Editor in Penguin Random House, working as a publisher in Montena, a commercial imprint that focuses on current interests of today's kids and teens in order to offer them inspiring books, and Random Cómics, a crossover imprint that acknowladges the rise of graphic titles on the market to reach a wider audience.

    Maria Souza
    Souza , Maria Corporate Relations Specialist
    Maria Souza
    Souza , Maria Corporate Relations Specialist

    Currently working in Corporate Relations and writing my PhD in the field of Art Theory and Aesthetics, I hold 10 years of experience in the Higher Education sector. I love working in environments where team or individual performance can have a social impact (that’s one of the reasons why I greatly believe in the power of education). I'm also a language freak with a stong humanistic background.

    “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were big”
    Aina Teixidó
    Teixidó, Aina Associate lawyer
    ROCAJUNYENT SLP
    Aina Teixidó
    Teixidó, Aina Associate lawyer
    ROCAJUNYENT 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 Manufacturing Operations
    Kern Pharma
    Alba Tobella
    Tobella, Alba Cofounder
    Verificat
    Oriol Valenti i Vidal
    Valenti i Vidal, Oriol Partner
    RocaJunyent
    Oriol Valenti i Vidal
    Valenti i Vidal, Oriol Partner
    RocaJunyent

    Born and raised in Barcelona, I completed my studies in the UK and in the US. I have spent part of my professional life in Madrid, Sao Paulo and London. Admitted to practice in NY and Spain, I work as an international arbitration lawyer at RocaJunyet and as an associate professor at Universitat Pompeu Fabra. I am also an active member of several Barcelona-based civic and educational organizations

    “"I love to travel, but I hate to arrive””
    Elise Verges
    Verges , Elise Business Development & Sales
    Bestiario
    Elise Verges
    Verges , Elise Business Development & Sales
    Bestiario

    “We are agile as a global community. This agility has been, and will continue to be, people-led and technology-supported.”
    Cristina Vila Gisbert
    Vila Gisbert, Cristina Asociada Senior
    CUATRECASAS
    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)”
    Angela Wang
    Wang, Angela M&A Attorney
    CUATRECASAS
    Angela Wang
    Wang, Angela M&A Attorney
    CUATRECASAS

    “In this path there is no failure and effort never goes to waste. ”
    Felix Zink
    Zink, Felix Sustainability Lead
    Bayer
    Felix Zink
    Zink, Felix Sustainability Lead
    Bayer

    I am currently working as sustainability lead in procurement for Bayer. As biologist and economist I am combining scientific and financial knowledge to solve every day business challenges in the life science industry.

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