Barcelonians by choice

Used to work in multinational corporation in IT consultancy for telecom and automotive sectors. In a free time interested in fashion design and healthy life style in all it sense. Born in Central Asia, lived in different counties in the world - Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Cambodia, Qatar and now based in most beautiful city in the world – Barcelona.

Mehdi brings an extensive experience as an international financial executive with a great entrepreneurial spirit oriented to the development of the business. As a partner of the Expense Reduction Analyst, he relies on a unique network of expert and seasoned consultants who allow organizations increase business performance. By working with industry specialists, he is able to build long-term rela

Facilitating executive initiatives, accelerating sustainability, comprehending Japanese business etiquette and understanding chemicals & plastics processing are my main attributes. Founder and Managing Partner www.cxosco.com, on demand executives.

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 Communication at SAP is to, in short, humanize our business.

Founder of LifestyleDMC, one of the leading incentive event companies in Catalunya, working with large corporate companies.

President and Founder of Mango (Punto Fa, SL), multinational retail company with more than 1,200 stores around the world (over 100 countries).

Originally from Sydney & born to a Spanish father, I have more than 20 years of experience as a campaign director and content/marketing strategist in Australia, Spain, and Europe. I combine my marketing expertise with my love of Spain to help Spanish brands go global through digital media, in particular, I work with wine and food to travel, health and wellbeing.

Degree in Industrial Engineering by University of ITESM, Mexico, and with masters in finance, business and financial management. He has experience in HR management, team management, negotiation, and international coordination. In 2002 started his professional life at T-Systems Mexico, as Head of Project Management & Controlling Office. Transferred to TS USA, as head of HR. In Iberia from April 2017.

Born in Moscow, I moved to Spain in 2002 where I received a master in MBA and another International Trade. In 2009 I started my own business, Escuelas Happy Way, 0-3 years child care centers in Sant Gervasi, Turo Park, Les Corts and Sant Cugat

My day job is to work with Spain's largest & most innovative companies, to add the bit of Artificial Intelligence that provides conversational assistants to their business. I also volunteer as Founder/Treasurer of newly created Associación 50a50 (www.50a50.org) to bring gender diversity into the top echelons of Catalan businesses & institutions. Also on the Board of Calala - Women's Fund in BCN.

D. David Brush has over 30 years’ experience as a real estate professional. He started his career at Philadelphia National Bank in 1983 and moved to Bankers Trust (now part of Deutsche Bank) as a Vice President in 1987. During his 20-year tenure at Bankers Trust/Deutsche Bank Real Estate, Mr. Brush founded the Real Estate Opportunistic investing division, where he was a Global Head and CIO of the business for 13 years. During that time, he supervised the completion of over 150 transactions consisting of real estate acquisitions, equity investments, corporate recapitalisations and distressed loan portfolio acquisitions with an enterprise value in excess of $50.0 billion. Most recently, Mr. Brush served as Managing Partner at Brookfield Property Group, responsible for the firm’s real estate investing activities in Europe, where he closed the £500 million acquisition of Gazeley, a pan-European logistics company (2012). Mr. Brush holds a B.A. degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of several real estate professional organisations.

Strategic communications advisor, with special expertise in M&A, crisis communications, investor relations, corporate reputation, Board advisory and financial media relations.

Consultant. Plans & Controls, Organization, IT. Experienced manager and entrepreneur. More than 30 years experience in multinational environments. Currently woring on projects in Spain and Italy. Barcelona Chapter Leader of Bocconi Alumni Association.

I was born and raised in Buenos Aires and recently moved to Barcelona following a dream. In 2015, after earning a degree in Fashion Design, I went to work for a womenswear company, until I decided to get involved with family business. I took a Business course at Tel Aviv University while I was working at the Local Fashion Week and kept working as a freelance fashion designer on my way back.

Vice-President & Managing Director of EU Business School, Carl has more than 15 years experience in pioneering business education. A strong believer in the role that education plays in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Carl is an entrepreneur, innovator and proactive manager.

Is a Strategic Business Advisor, with more than 35 years of experience as an entrepreneur and managing executives of global technology companies. As an American national, living in Barcelona for ~20 years with an extensive US and European network, he has a strong trans-Atlantic and pan-European focus. Dave spends approximately 2/3rds of his life internationally, and 1/3 in the USA

Founder and CEO of The Institute For Generative Leadership in Spain and Peru, Coach PCC specialist in senior management at the global level. Senior Consultant and Country Manager of Altus Growth Partners USES, projects that translate their commitment to the people and their environment, through the organizations, to create value and build a sustainable and relevant future for people and their happiness.

CEO of Invest for Children, a foundation of the Investindustrial group. Invest for Children promotes Venture Philantropy.

ARAD EDREY-LAVIE, CITIZEN OF THE WORLD After working in various countries with prestigious tech firms, Arad decided to move to Barcelona because “it’s the most European city of the Mediterranean, and the most Mediterranean city of Europe.” Real estate was always his passion, he had begun to invest early in life and one day he decided to convert his hobby into a personal business endeavor.

Private advisor at the tourism sector, culture, and financial services. Sales Director of Eurodecision and Regional Manager of EFMA.

Vice President of the Board of Reig Capital Group, Chairman of Loris Azzaro Couture, First Secretary of the plenary of the Principality of Andorra, Member of the legislative commission of Welfare State, Interior and Justice.

I’m a father, husband and a huge fan of jazz and Sherlock Holmes. I’m creative, curious and observant. I was born in 1976 in Mexico City and now I live in Barcelona. I work as a copilot to leaders, helping them to achieve a high level of performance and enhancing their impact on the world. I do this by leveraging my experience as a coach, consultant, director and six-times entrepreneur.

Carrie is a British born professional TV and Radio presenter and reporter, having worked for leading broadcasters such as the BBC, Sky and ITN. She is also director behind two successful Barcelona-based start-ups, Figbcn.com, a creative and communications agency and MumAbroad.com, an english resource for international families living in or relocating to Europe.

Value Retail is the leader in the creation and management of eleven shopping tourism destinations in Europe and China, located in the surroundings of the world’s leading capital cities. Michael Goldenberg lives in Barcelona, where he is an executive director of Value Retail, accountable for Value Retail in Spain and Italy. In addition, Michael is jointly responsible for Group Remerchandising globally and and provides support to the business in China and Europe on special projects. He joined the company in 1996, when Value Retail initiated its development activity in continental Europe. Before joining Value Retail Michael worked in Real Estate Investment Banking for six years at the investment bank Bankers Trust in New York, London and Madrid. Michael Goldenberg, born in New York, has lived in Europe since 1993. He graduated Magna Cum Laude in Economics from Duke University in addition to spending time at Hertford College, Oxford University in England. Since 2013 he is member of the Board of Directors of Barcelona Global and he is a member of the Board of Directors of Openbravo.

Roy was part of the creation of the Mobile Internet sector, including introducing the world's first smartphone. He has multiple venture-backed startups under his belt and leadership experience from helping to start-up and run $billion divisions for corporations in Europe/USA. Now his drive is investing and advising global corporations how to cultivate entrepreneurship and build innovation ecosystem

Having recently moved to Barcelona I have spent 20 years working in Asset Management business development, the majority of the time at JPMorgan Asset Management in London but I have also worked at Allianz Global Investors and Man Group PLC. I'm now Head of Institutional Sales for SQN Asset Management based in London and NYC. In 2012 I gained an MBA from ESMT in Berlin (sponsored by AGI).

Over the last 20 years, Toby Haug has gathered international experience in a broad variety of fields – from zoology, consulting, design, and management. He has run multiple innovation teams & initiatives, and is currently leading the"Humanizing Business” Initiative and piloting the role of Chief Happiness Officer for SAP, with the purpose of creating a thriving culture for a modern workforce.

Owner & COO at ISUS & Training Express. British entrepreneur, based in Barcelona, with over 15 years experience building innovative products and services.

Licenciatura ADE, Master in Law. Working as Diplomat for the Government of South Korea, in Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Mexico, United States. Development of economic, cultural and social relations. Development of bridges between the cities of diplomatic destination with Korea.

Hector has worked for over 20 years driving innovation in the financial industry for multilateral agencies, financial intermediaries and national governments. As financial officer at the World Bank, he designed and placed over $1 billion in disaster risk financing products. Prior to that he was Assistant VP for Insurance Linked Securities (ILS) at PartnerRe (Top 10 global reinsurance company).

Swedish entrepreneur based in Barcelona since 13 years. With over 25 years of experience from the travel industry she started her own DMC, Performance Prime Cities S.L, in 2003 with focus on incoming business travel to Barcelona with region.

Boaz builds collaborative relationships with partners across RMIT Europe's research priority area of Industry 4.0. He focuses on highlighting the realm of possibilities for research and student activity that exist across areas such as manufacturing and technology where RMIT can make a valuable contribution. A science and art graduate from the University of Western Australia as well as an alumnus of the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, Boaz's career has extended across the public and private sectors. The Australian national has a strong interest in biotechnology, agribusiness as well as innovation and technology transfer. He is also focused on fostering outreach strategies that ensure societal input into science and technology.

Advisor to the Board of Istanbul Portfoy A.S., one of the largest alternative asset management companies in Turkey and a founding partner of Fokus Yatirim Holding, an asset management and advisory firm active in Turkey since 2010. He was an independent Board Member of Akis Real Estate Investment Trust in Turkey until January 2017, a leading real estate development company part of Akkok Group of Companies with major presence in power, chemicals, textiles and real estate. He holds partnerships in various renewable energy projects including an end of life tire (ELT) recycling plant as well as a partnership in GFS Turkish Restaurants Ltd. Prior to Fokus he was Managing Director and CEO of Lehman Brothers, Turkey and a member of the Europe and Middle East Operating Committee.

Cris Kristofits is a serial networker who loves meeting new people. Her talent for making win-win connections has built a diverse network in Barcelona, ranging from local entrepreneurs to executives…and everything in between. Her knack for developing collaborative relationships has been key to her success at La Groc and at her role at the PWN Barcelona as the VP of Community Relations.

Carine Lebecque is the Founder of MAConsulting. Engineer from a French Grande Ecole E.S.P.C.I. Paris Tech, she has been a Consultant and Director of companies worldwide during her career of 20 years from Paris, Seoul, Helsinki, New York City, Beijing and is now settled in Barcelona. Expert at managing complex and tech projects: Studies, Data Analysis, Conferences, Events, Publications and Surveys.

As a business developer, I promote French and Spanish business exchanges. Co-ordinator of Learning Expeditions, cultivating resilience in a VUCA world. www.wa4steam.com: a growing international community of women angel investors seeking to expand women entrepreneurial presence in the STEAM fields. We aim to become a cohesive body of knowledge for both women angels (WA) and women entrepreneurs

Jack of all trades, master of some. Skills: Creative content and copy, editing and translation, strategy and business development. Industries: entertainment, higher education, and most recently, cannabis. Bonus activities: volunteering with Amics de la Gent Gran, Bet Shalom Comunitat Jueva de Barcelona, ballet and hip hop dance.

I'm en entrepreneur from NYC who has worked in real estate and Internet Advertising. I am currently building an aerospace company here in Barcelona with La Salle University. I'm also starting a sales website.

Eclectic, used to give a different approach, apply particular methodologies, define objectives, identify problems and solve them, and work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments in a proactive way

David Mañas: Director of the Managed Infrastructure Services and Private Clolud (MIS & PC) unit. Responsible for designing, developing, installing and operating the IT and storage services in the T-Systems Data Centers (or their clients) guaranteeing the integrity of systems and processes.

-Employment History- Coach -Owner (2020 - Present) Vertical Garden Startup -Owner (06/19 - 12/19) Airbnb (CPM) Barcelona -Trip experience specialist (02/19- 05/19) -Education- LA SALLE - UNIVERSITAT RAMON LLULL, Barcelona -Management of Business and Technology (09/14 - 07/18) PGTU - Pyatigorsk State Technological University, Pyatigorsk, Russia -Information Systems and Technologies (09/10 - 06/15)

35 years of experience in the area of Information Technology, 10 years in Back Office Operation and Operations of Technology Infrastructure in renowned companies such as ITAÚ, ACCOR and UNIBANCO in Brazil. Having participated in integrations and corporate merge, in the entire CORPORATE GOVERNANCE processes. Development of Technological Innovation, involving digital transformation of the business.

I graduated with a spécialisation in entrepreneurship and innovation. I started my Carrer in finance, I did a bit of logistic/transport, to then switch for digital marketing. I have mainly been part of operation teams. I believe we can change the way we operate for the best, no matter the field. I wish to be part of this change!

General Manager of Fairmont Rey Juan Carlos I since October 2019. Stephane has more than 20 years of experience in hotel management in the luxury and standing sector in different groups and countries. He joined Accor in 2006, as Hotel Manager in several Sofitel and Pullman hotels, in Colombia, China, Brazil and Azerbaijan highlighting a marked expertise in F&B, broading the management of these hotels.

Customer obsessed, marketing professional, brand and communications strategy, Focus on innovation. more than 20 years working experience between customer insights and marketing strategy, living in Barcelona since 2002 .

Martin is a consultant focusing in IT strategy, organization design,innovation management and IT governance. Martin’s combination of business acumen and technical expertise led to several successful engagements in Canada, the United States, the UK and Ireland. In late 2019, Martin relocated to Barcelona with the intention of bringing his expertise and ‘play to win’ philosophy to a new audience.

Partner at M&B Avocats. Before joining M&B Avocats she was Senior Associate at Cuatrecasas. Experience in international mergers and acquisitions, group company restructurings, and corporate law. Lecturer at Montpellier University.

I am responsible for the Private Equity, Venture Capital and Search Fund investments at AI Global, a private investment company with an entrepreneurial spirit and multiple investments globally. Previously, I worked for several multinational firms and startups around Europe. I am also passionate about sailing, wine, modern art, among other things.

After 14 years of service at DELL technologies as a Business Operations Sr Manager for EMEA region and SMT member of the biggest European site in Casablanca, I decide to pursue my dream and move to Barcelona to study a Master in Sports Management and Legal skills with ISDE. After that I decide to launch with my associate a unique and new concept in Barcelona called DIGI-SPORTS BCN.

Is an international speaker, trainer and author. A collaborator of IESE Business School and author of four books, Florian offers transformational communication seminars, keynote speeches and presentation coaching, in English, German and Spanish mainly to international brands like Banco Santander, Chupa Chups, Danone, Microsoft, Moët Hennessy or Zalando.

25+ years of business experience in FMCG corporations, always focusing on new markets or business units of high potential. I managed and restructured companies and sales teams to improve efficiency and profitablity. Able to adapt to different organizations leveraging on strong COMMUNICATION, NEGOTIATION AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS. Cross cultural mentality.

Has a long career in consumer sector in companies as Henkel Ibérica S.A (Spain and Portugal) and Reckitt Benckiser (Portugal, London and Brazil). Graduated in Business Administration from Nova University of Lisbon, joined Coty in 2016, leading as Vicepresident Body Care & Lifestyle Scenting, Coty Consumer Beauty business line. In this department, he carried out the global development of Adidas and a new category Lifestyle Scenting for the branch. Also, Ricardo Pedro has a strong background in brand management that includes full responsibility on operating account in different categories and geographic areas, combined with a great passion for forming competitive teams. As Director General Coty Consumer Beauty, Ricardo Pedro supervises business of Coty Consumer Beauty in Iberia focusing on color cosmetics, fragrances and deodorants for mass consumption of brands as Adidas, Astor, Bourjois, Max Factor, Rimmel, among others.

CEO of DPMC, exercising functions as a strategist consultant and change management programmes, focused on creating purpose and profit driven organizations. Has expanded DPMC to more then 15 countries, and consolidated a way of deployment a sense of purpose at all levels of an organization. In search of creating more purposeful organizations, by fulfiling the personal purpose of each individual.

Andrés specializes in recruiting technology specialists and leads the Spanish team at Montreal Associates, always adding value to clients by delivering tailored solutions that meet their needs. Working in this industry for nearly a decade, he has been fortunate enough to gain experience in Recruitment and Business Development on different countries.

Currently leading the Diversity & Inclusion efforts in Europe, I have previously been in several managerial positions at Dow Jones. I also have experience in the design and delivering of trainings as well as in Cultural events management.

Eduardo is a seasoned investor and entrepreneur. He is Managing Partner of Pacific Community Management, an affiliate of Pacific Community Ventures (PCV), an impact-investing firm focused on consumer and hospitality brands with $60M under management. Eduardo serves on the boards of several PCV portfolio companies including ICU Eyewear, Pacific Catch and Pacific Pharmacy Group. Eduardo is the Chairman and co-founder of Resmex Group, Inc., which manages several different restaurant concepts in the Bay Area. Eduardo also serves as a board member of Silicon Valley Community Foundation, one of the biggest community foundations with $13 Billion under management. Prior to PCV, Eduardo co-founded World Wrapps Restaurants, a Nation's Restaurant News Hot Concept Winner, in 1994. He oversaw the growth of the company to a 26-store chain of gourmet innovative quick-service restaurants and raised growth capital from top tier venture firms. Eduardo co-founded and serves as Managing Partner of Brainstorm Ventures of San Francisco, a seed capital and early stage investment fund that has invested in 24 companies across the e-commerce and software sectors including companies like Opentable.com (public), Zappos.com (sold to Amazon) and Me.com (sold to Apple Computer). Eduardo is currently developing a luxury apartment complex in Barcelona called Palau Moxo. He is remodeling a 1770 landmark property that will bring a unique product to the historic center of Barcelona. Eduardo received an MBA from Harvard University in 1993 and graduated with a BA in Economics from the University of California, San Diego in 1989. Eduardo and his wife have three wonderful children.

Producer and co-founder of Flair Media Group , based in Paris and CEO of Flair Barcelona S.L.. Flair has now produced around 100 films in more than 20 different countries. Feature films of documentaries or fiction, quality corporate and institutional films, original scenographies, advertisements and or innovative clips.

I can work anywhere, so I am privileged to be a Barcelonian by choice. For 25+ years I have been a psychotherpist, coach and spiritual guide for anyone who wants to turn anything around, be it their health, relationship, or business. With graduate degrees in Divinity and Social work, I cover a wide spectrum of concerns and have clients worldwide. I also host conversational and art salons.

Roxana is an entrepreneur, scientist, and music lover. As a research scientist and an evaluation expert, she is an advisor to multi-country global health projects in Canada, Ghana, and the Caribbean. The projects vary from education of health workers, to social impact or use of technology in low resource settings. She loves bringing people together for concerts and cultural events.

CPB-lab.com. Also teacher at Barcelona (Instituto Europeo di Design), Luzern (HSLU), and Stockholm (Hyper Island). He is a facilitator and coach with extensive experience in education, design and business.

Industrial engineer specialized in IT sector. More than 20 years of experience. Founder of iXiam Global Solutions in Barcelona, Spain.

Carmen Santana, is Chilean soul, French spirit, and Catalan heart. Co-founder at Archikubik, architects, and town-planners, based in Barcelona. She is expert in urban ecology sustainable development within the technology information era. She is also professor and coordinator at the Master of Urban Environment and Sustainable Development, studying the impact of technology information on the organization of the Territory, at the Escola Superior d’Arquitectura, ETSAB, UPC. Co-founder of @kubik, transdisciplinary space for small and very small companies in Barcelona. She was named Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, promotion spring 2014.

Responsible for financial health of the Freixenet company. Strong analytical skill and problem solving ability for optimization of financial resources and maximization of the company. Excellent communication and coordination skills. A great lider.

Degree at Oxford University and PhD at the MRC NIHR in London (genetic control of development). For his postdoc in Edinburgh, (MRC-HGU) he invented the imaging technology: Optical Projection Tomography. In 2006 he became Senior Group Leader at the CRG in Barcelona and in 2011 the Coordinator for Systems Biology. In 2017 he was recruited to EMBL as Head of the new EMBL Barcelona unit.

- Born and raised in Germany - Paderborn - Highschool Year abroad in the USA - Minneapolis/Minnesota - Dual Studies with Volkswagen -Kassel - Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering - Short term assignmemt to a product launch in Mexico - Puebla - Various positions in Gear Box Production and R&D Volkswagen/Audi - Assignment to Seat for a product launch

Experienced Product Manager, Marketing, and Information Technology professional with over 18 years' experience in customer-driven product development, digital marketing, strategy, and business analysis & growth, with a proven track record in both start-up and international organizations.

I am greek and I´ve been living in Barcelona since 1999. I've been working for almost 20 years in Airline business and tourism related companies in sales departments. I am very active with the Greek community in Barcelona that counts with aprox 2000 people. Recently, I have created a consultant company to assist greeks that want to explore the catalan market and improve the business relations here

I'm from Amsterdam with a Dutch mother and a Gambian father. In Amsterdam I did my bachelors in Social Work. After this I started working as a family manager with troubled families. When I came to Barcelona I founded The Nanny Line, an online international nanny agency, one year after I moved here.

Founder, CEO and producer at Lukimedia, S.L., a production company specialized in Consulting and International co-productions. Lecturer at International Film Festivals, Universities and filmschools and with experience in the audiovisual field for over 20 years.

I was born and brought up in Venezuela of German parents. I studied at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, where I lived for 15 years. I moved to Barcelona in 2005, and have lived here ever since. I work as an opera director, occasionally also directing theatre and more experimental projects. I have directed in Barcelona, but most of my work is abroad, mainly Germany and France.

Based in London for my whole career until now, I have worked across various sectors within Real Estate. Earlier roles covered fund management and financial structuring, whilst more recently I have concentrated on development across the ´beds´sector with a particular focus specifically purpose built student accommodation.

Liran Wizman is a real estate and hospitality entrepreneur specializing in rebranding and redeveloping venues all over Europe. As Owner & Founder of Europe Hotels Private Collection (EHPC), he focuses on creating innovative and memorable experiences that are tailored to unique locations. The collection includes the contemporary design-led lifestyle brand Sir Hotels with hotels in Amsterdam, Berlin...

Burcu is helping leaders through their leadership transformation and business growth. Her in-depth multi-cultural business acumen, which she built all around the globe during her global executive roles, provides substantial perspectives to her partners. She is a Professional Certified Coach of ICF (PCC), Authorized Team Diagnostic Facilitator by TCI & Certified 360 Assessment Facilitator by CCL.

Founding managing partner of pan-European, health-tech focused micro fund Nina Capital with HQ in Barcelona.

After receiving BS and M.S. degrees in Economics in 2007, Yulia developed her career as a relationship manager in corporate and investment banking in international banks. To broaden her worldview and to acquire new skills and knowledge in business, in 2014 she enrolled in a full time MBA program at ESADE Business School. Later Yulia continued her career path in marketing in healthcare company.