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    Barcelonians by choice

    International Professionals who have chosen to live and work in Barcelona and are committed to its development. Become a member. 

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    Mehdi Alaoui
    Alaoui, Mehdi Partner
    ERA
    French
    Mehdi Alaoui
    Alaoui, Mehdi Partner
    ERA

    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

    “Imagination is more important than knowledge. Imagination is the language of the soul. Pay attention to your imagination and you will discover all you need to be fulfilled. - Albert Einstein”
    Tony Anagor
    Anagor, Tony Founder
    LifestyleDMC
    British
    Tony Anagor
    Anagor, Tony Founder
    LifestyleDMC

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

    Isak Andic Ermay
    Andic Ermay, Isak President
    Mango
    Spanish
    Isak Andic Ermay
    Andic Ermay, Isak President
    Mango

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

    Rolf Auf der Maur
    Auf der Maur, Rolf Partner
    VISCHER
    Swiss
    Christian Barrientos
    Barrientos, Christian CEO
    Abertis Mobility Services
    Chilean
    Olivier Benielli
    Benielli, Olivier Campus Dean
    TBS Education in Barcelona
    French
    Mike Bergen
    Bergen, Mike Owner
    Aither.es
    Dutch
    Mike Bergen
    Bergen, Mike Owner
    Aither.es

    Have work in IT and digital marketing for 20 years. Specializing inprogrammatic online marketing for global big brands. Next to that i am part of a company that has created their own programmatic B2B advertising platform. Also now in Barcelona i am setting up a e-commerce marketplace for local owned stores and looking into setting-up a new business that focusses on solar power for businesses.

    “Its not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent. But the ones most responsive to change..”
    Caterina Biscari
    Biscari, Caterina Director
    ALBA Synchrotron
    Italian
    Caterina Biscari
    Biscari, Caterina Director
    ALBA Synchrotron

    Experimental physicist, expert of particle accelerators, worked at CERN and at LNF-INFN. Since 2012 Director of ALBA Synchrotron, has managed its development as a large multidisciplinary research facility with international projection, and is now planning the upgrade to 4th generation light source. Chair of LEAPS (www.leaps-initiative.eu/) and member of several international advisory boards.

    miguel blanca dieste
    blanca dieste, miguel VP People & Finance
    t-systems iberia
    Mexican
    miguel blanca dieste
    blanca dieste, miguel VP People & Finance
    t-systems iberia

    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.

    Christopher Bockmann
    Bockmann, Christopher Executive coach
    Green Spring
    French
    Christopher Bockmann
    Bockmann, Christopher Executive coach
    Green Spring

    Christopher has a multi-cultural background (French-Norwegian) and is a team coach helping executive teams become more effective in designing strategy, in collaborating toward a shared goal and in managing organizational change. He creates conditions for courageous dialogues to talk about about really matters and for teams to be aligned and energised.

    “"The only person who is educated is the person who has learned how to learn; only the process of seeking knowledge gives a basis for security." Carl Rogers ”
    Danny Bootz
    Bootz, Danny Director
    Encath XXI
    Dutch
    Natalia Borovkova
    Borovkova, Natalia Manager
    Escuelas Happy Way
    Russian
    Natalia Borovkova
    Borovkova, Natalia Manager
    Escuelas Happy Way

    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

    Ramona Botha
    Botha, Ramona Director
    Colt
    British
    Colin Boudreau
    Boudreau, Colin Head
    Benjamin Franklin International School
    American
    Radia Bouziane
    Bouziane, Radia Owner
    Hotel El Palace Barcelona
    Moroccan
    Elizabeth Breedlove Cooney
    Breedlove Cooney, Elizabeth Sr Sales Professional
    HOLO
    American
    Elizabeth Breedlove Cooney
    Breedlove Cooney, Elizabeth Sr Sales Professional
    HOLO

    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.

    “¡El mundo es un pañuelo!”
    Marquis Brown
    Brown, Marquis Managing Partner
    Bravo Growth
    American
    Marquis Brown
    Brown, Marquis Managing Partner
    Bravo Growth

    Digital product and growth strategist helping entrepreneurs, SMEs, and corporate innovation teams navigate the world of technology, product development, product led digital marketing, and digital culture to meet their business objectives.

    “Excelsior”
    David Brush
    Brush, David CIO
    MERLIN Properties
    American
    David Brush
    Brush, David CIO
    MERLIN Properties

    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.

    Timo Buetefisch
    Buetefisch, Timo CEO
    COOLTRA
    German
    Charles Burgess
    Burgess, Charles CEO
    Burgess Advisors
    American
    Charles Burgess
    Burgess, Charles CEO
    Burgess Advisors

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

    Alberto Caimi
    Caimi, Alberto Consultant
    TENSTARS
    Italian
    Alberto Caimi
    Caimi, Alberto Consultant
    TENSTARS

    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.

    “Rock & Roll can never die”
    Edgar carrascal
    carrascal, Edgar Designer & product manager
    Edgar carrascal
    Colombian
    Edgar carrascal
    carrascal, Edgar Designer & product manager
    Edgar carrascal

    As a professional with more tan 10 years in fashion business, i specialized in lifestyle product design, creative brand communication and strategic advisory.

    Santiago Castelo Heymann
    Castelo Heymann, Santiago Consultor
    Ideograma
    Argentinean
    Rose Chong
    Chong, Rose Vice President
    Autonomo
    Malaysian
    Carl Craen
    Craen, Carl Vice-President & Managing Director
    EU Business School
    Belgian
    Carl Craen
    Craen, Carl Vice-President & Managing Director
    EU Business School

    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.

    massimo d'alessio
    d'alessio, massimo Investment Consultant
    CBRE
    Italian
    massimo d'alessio
    d'alessio, massimo Investment Consultant
    CBRE

    Hi, I am Massimo D'Alessio, born in italy. I am an architect with a lot of interests, I am working as Senior Consultant in Retail Investment in CBRE. I arrived in Barcelona after lived in Milan, Tokyo, Rotterdam and Valencia. I love this city!

    “If you like what you do, you will never work.”
    Marko Daniel
    Daniel, Marko Director
    Fundació Joan Miró
    German
    Dave Darsch
    Darsch, Dave Founder and CEO
    Pan-European CEO
    American
    Dave Darsch
    Darsch, Dave Founder and CEO
    Pan-European CEO

    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

    Barry Davys
    Davys, Barry Partner
    Spectrum IFA Group
    British
    Maarten de Jongh
    de Jongh, Maarten Partner
    Maarten
    Dutch
    Maarten de Jongh
    de Jongh, Maarten Partner
    Maarten

    Born in Utrecht (Netherlands) and living in Barcelona since 1985. I worked in Corporate Finance at Banco Sabadell from 1988 until 2000, when I joined Norgestion, as Managing Director of the Barcelona office.

    Stefano de Liguoro
    de Liguoro, Stefano Head of Digital
    Zurich
    Italian
    Wouter Deelman
    Deelman, Wouter CEO
    MobileTimes
    Dutch
    Wouter Deelman
    Deelman, Wouter CEO
    MobileTimes

    Serial tech entrepreneur from the Netherlands currently charged with scaling-up an AI powered supply chain management SaaS company.

    “Less is more!”
    Angelica Del Carpio Zuñiga
    Del Carpio Zuñiga, Angelica CEO Founder
    ALTUS Growth Partners
    Spanish
    Angelica Del Carpio Zuñiga
    Del Carpio Zuñiga, Angelica CEO Founder
    ALTUS Growth Partners

    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.

    Urbano di Gropello
    di Gropello, Urbano CEO
    Investment For Children
    Italian
    Urbano di Gropello
    di Gropello, Urbano CEO
    Investment For Children

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

    Fergus Dunn
    Dunn, Fergus Commercial Manager
    Kosmos
    British
    Tim Eaves
    Eaves, Tim Co-founder and CEO
    Quadpack Group
    British
    Arad Edrey
    Edrey, Arad Founder and Managing Director
    NuvoBarcelona
    French
    Arad Edrey
    Edrey, Arad Founder and Managing Director
    NuvoBarcelona

    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.

    Carlos Enseñat Reig
    Enseñat Reig, Carlos Vice President of the Board
    Reig Capital Group
    Andorran
    Carlos Enseñat Reig
    Enseñat Reig, Carlos Vice President of the Board
    Reig Capital Group

    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.

    Marie Eouzan
    Eouzan, Marie Director
    United Search
    French
    Mario Eskenazi
    Eskenazi, Mario Designer
    Mario Eskenazi Studio
    Argentinean
    Ramón Estrada T.
    Estrada T., Ramón Copilot to Leaders
    Copilot to Leaders, SLU
    Mexican
    Ramón Estrada T.
    Estrada T., Ramón Copilot to Leaders
    Copilot to Leaders, SLU

    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.

    “"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away." Pablo Picasso”
    Ying Fang
    Fang, Ying Assistant to Director
    SINO Electric international investment
    Chinese
    Georgina Flamme
    Flamme, Georgina Institutional Relations, Communication and Sustainability Director
    Abertis Foundation
    Stanley Fourteau
    Fourteau, Stanley Co-Founder and CEO
    Ukio
    French
    Stanley Fourteau
    Fourteau, Stanley Co-Founder and CEO
    Ukio

    Stanley, with his brother Jeremy, founded Ukio, a proptech startup based in Barcelona, in 2020. Ukio now has a presence across Spain, Portugal, and Germany. Stanley serves as co-founder and CEO. Prior, Stanley spent 7 years at Airbnb, most recently as Head of Growth for Experiences and GM of Latin America. He graduated with a BA from Stanford and an MBA from Columbia University

    Christian Gardiner
    Gardiner, Christian CEO, Iberia
    SAS Institute
    British
    Rosendo Garganta Laria
    Garganta Laria, Rosendo Founder and President
    Devicare
    Cuban
    Amrita  Ghosh
    Ghosh, Amrita Sales, Business Development, Marketing and Management across Telecom/Mobile, Internet, Content & Technology industries
    Consultant
    Indian
    Amrita  Ghosh
    Ghosh, Amrita Sales, Business Development, Marketing and Management across Telecom/Mobile, Internet, Content & Technology industries
    Consultant

    I am a globally experienced, relationship focused professional with 2 decades of expertise in Sales, Business Development, Marketing and Management across Telecom/Mobile, Internet, Content & Technology industries in developed as well as emerging markets and economies. I have started, grown, led, and managed teams in start-ups (Onmobile, Verse/DailyHunt etc) and big corporations (Microsoft, Tech Mahindra) with hands on experience of working in different regions globally. I have sold solutions to, started and sustained growth businesses from scratch to profitability and also led teams from the frontline to build and deliver revenues from ground zero to upwards of USD 100 million apart from also doing alliances and building partner ecosystems, and focusing on product and acquisition KPIs.

    Michael Goldenberg
    Goldenberg, Michael Director General-Spain / Corporate Director
    Value Retail
    American
    Michael Goldenberg
    Goldenberg, Michael Director General-Spain / Corporate Director
    Value Retail

    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.

    Tina  Grejsen
    Grejsen , Tina Head of Networks & Communities
    SAP
    Danish
    Tina  Grejsen
    Grejsen , Tina Head of Networks & Communities
    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 Communication at SAP is to, in short, humanize our business.

    “"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities"”
    Catherine Halford Riera
    Halford Riera, Catherine Head of Instiutional Sales
    KKV Investment Management
    British
    Catherine Halford Riera
    Halford Riera, Catherine Head of Instiutional Sales
    KKV Investment Management

    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).

    “I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it - (Thomas Jefferson).”
    Maxime Hamou
    Hamou, Maxime Chairman Adviser and Head of International Partnerships
    Plenum Management LLC Abu Dhabi
    French
    Julie Harris
    Harris, Julie Headteacher
    Oak House School
    British
    Lester Harsem
    Harsem, Lester Barcelona City Lead & Sr. Marketing Director
    Nike
    Dutch
    Lester Harsem
    Harsem, Lester Barcelona City Lead & Sr. Marketing Director
    Nike

    Barcelona City Lead & Sr. Marketing Director for Nike Responsible for the Nike brand in Barcelona, as well leading the marketing activities in the city. All in support of Nike’s mission to Bring inspiration and innovation to every Athlete* in the world (*if you have a body, you are an athlete).

    Tobias Haug
    Haug, Tobias Head of Humanizing Business
    SAP
    German
    Tobias Haug
    Haug, Tobias Head of Humanizing Business
    SAP

    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.

    Rupert Hillier
    Hillier, Rupert Co-founder and COO
    Learnlight
    British
    Rupert Hillier
    Hillier, Rupert Co-founder and COO
    Learnlight

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

    Roman Hrycyk
    Hrycyk, Roman Director
    Aklamio
    German
    Roman Hrycyk
    Hrycyk, Roman Director
    Aklamio

    Strategy, Business Development and Operations experience in startups and tech companies. Director of Business Development at Berlin marketing software company Aklamio. Former COO at visual search and image recognition company Wide Eyes Technologies + former VP at Fashion and Lifestyle startup Stylight.

    Taewan Huh
    Huh, Taewan Consul General
    Consulado de Corea
    South Korean
    Taewan Huh
    Huh, Taewan Consul General
    Consulado de Corea

    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.

    Gregoire Huillard
    Huillard, Gregoire Head of Extensions and Renovations
    Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield
    French
    Hector Ibarra Pando
    Ibarra Pando, Hector CEO
    Global Parametrics
    Spanish
    Hector Ibarra Pando
    Ibarra Pando, Hector CEO
    Global Parametrics

    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).

    Victor Ivanov
    Ivanov, Victor Country Director
    Victor Ivanov
    Spanish
    Victor Ivanov
    Ivanov, Victor Country Director
    Victor Ivanov

    I was born in Russia in 1982. I studied applied mathematics in Moscow, then moved to Germany (Heidelberg) where I studied and worked for 10 years. Then I moved to Barcelona where I studied at ESADE and IESE (EMBA). I speak 6 languages (Spanish, Catalan, Russian, Chinese, German, English). I work in London in a company dedicated to market analytics.

    Sheryl Jermyn
    Jermyn, Sheryl Group Legal Director
    British
    Jordi Jofre
    Jofre, Jordi Presidente
    Talenta
    Andorran
    Fredrik Johnsson
    Johnsson, Fredrik Chief Strategy Officer
    Whisbi
    Swedish
    George Karolemeas
    Karolemeas, George Chief Operating Officer
    Pulse Visual
    British
    Jessika Klingspor
    Klingspor, Jessika Founder and Owner
    Nordics in Barcelona
    Swedish
    Jessika Klingspor
    Klingspor, Jessika Founder and Owner
    Nordics in Barcelona

    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 Kogon
    Kogon, Boaz Innovation and Engagement Responsible
    RMIT Europe
    Australian
    Boaz Kogon
    Kogon, Boaz Innovation and Engagement Responsible
    RMIT Europe

    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.

    Chené Koscielny
    Koscielny , Chené Digital consultant
    ContentBCN
    South African
    Chené Koscielny
    Koscielny , Chené Digital consultant
    ContentBCN

    Creating effective multi-channel content strategies and content marketing campaigns that generate leads - across sectors. Multi-lingual and globally-orientated. Drawing on extensive Journalism and Public Relations experience to help companies identify and tell 'stories' through intelligent, strategic content that converts. Highly qualified and experienced in advanced SEO, Content Marketing

    “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.”
    Uzay Kozak
    Kozak, Uzay Managing Partner
    EMEA Capital
    Turkish
    Uzay Kozak
    Kozak, Uzay Managing Partner
    EMEA Capital

    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
    Kristofits, Cris Freelance External Consultant
    LaGroc
    American
    Cris Kristofits
    Kristofits, Cris Freelance External Consultant
    LaGroc

    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.

    “"Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't." - Bill Nye”
    Carlos Krohmer
    Krohmer, Carlos Chief Corporate Development Officer
    Inmobiliaria Colonial
    German
    Andreas Kubek
    Kubek, Andreas Group CEO
    Abinitio Consulting S.L.
    Austrian
    Andreas Kubek
    Kubek, Andreas Group CEO
    Abinitio Consulting S.L.

    BA & MA in International business administration from Vienna University for economics 1999-2009 British Petroleum: various management roles in London , Singapore and Salzburg where was from 2004 until 2009 as General manager of BP Gas Austria 2009 IESE Global Executive MBA 2012 Consejero Delegado Primagas Energía Since 2016 Managing partner and Group CEO of Abinitio Consulting

    Silvia Lago
    Lago, Silvia Executive Director - Assessment, Development, Culture and DEI
    Russell Reynolds
    Brazilian
    Becca Latter
    Latter, Becca Social Research Funding Manager
    Fundació “la Caixa”
    British
    Carine Lebecque
    Lebecque, Carine CEO
    Turó Park medical Center
    French
    Carine Lebecque
    Lebecque, Carine CEO
    Turó Park medical Center

    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.

    Adina Levin
    Levin, Adina Copywriting, Voiceover & Communications
    Communications Consultant
    American
    Adina Levin
    Levin, Adina Copywriting, Voiceover & Communications
    Communications Consultant

    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”
    wendy levitt
    levitt, wendy Directiva
    Levitt
    Swiss
    wendy levitt
    levitt, wendy Directiva
    Levitt

    Moved from Toronto, Canada to Barcelona over thirty years ago and have been witness to many fascinating changes over the years in this beautiful city I call home. My passions are in art, culture and people. My career as a food photographer when I worked for many years for several national magazines. I currently serve as a director on the board of directors of our Industrial safety and mining compa

    “Raise your standards; not your walls”
    Daniele Lezzi
    Lezzi, Daniele Senior Researcher
    Barcelona Supercomputing Center
    Italian
    Henrik Ljung
    Ljung, Henrik Founder
    El Fotografic
    Swedish
    Henrik Ljung
    Ljung, Henrik Founder
    El Fotografic

    I have been active in launching, operating and investing in the media and entertainment sector for over 20 years. This includes consolidating a digital media group with revenues of 33M€ and turning around one of Swedens prominent print Media brands. Among other things I am currently part of an international team working on large scale new photographic art museum for Barcelona.

    Jonathan Loewy
    Loewy, Jonathan CIO
    Spacebuff
    American
    Jonathan Loewy
    Loewy, Jonathan CIO
    Spacebuff

    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.

    “Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise.”
    Robin Lokerman
    Lokerman, Robin Group President
    MCI Group
    Dutch
    Robin Lokerman
    Lokerman, Robin Group President
    MCI Group

    Robin Lokerman is Group President at MCI Group the global leader in engaging and activating audiences with 2,500+ professionals in 31 countries. Robin leads the development of MCI outside Europe and has lived in Brussels, Singapore, New York, Dubai and since 2017 in Barcelona. He is a business angel and consults on Business Transformation.

    “Be the change you want to see in the world, Mahatma Gandhi”
    Johan Lundberg
    Lundberg, Johan CEO
    NFT Ventures AB
    Swedish
    Maria Teresa Machado
    Machado, Maria Teresa Socia Directora
    Hábil Hábitat
    Venezuelan
    Maria Teresa Machado
    Machado, Maria Teresa Socia Directora
    Hábil Hábitat

    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
    Mañas, David Director Cloud & Security
    T-Systems
    Spanish
    David Mañas
    Mañas, David Director Cloud & Security
    T-Systems

    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.

    Alessandro Manetti
    Manetti, Alessandro CEO IED España
    Istituto Europeo di Design (IED)
    Italian
    Mikhail Manucharov
    Manucharov, Mikhail SDR
    Enginyeria Mapex
    Russian
    Mikhail Manucharov
    Manucharov, Mikhail SDR
    Enginyeria Mapex

    -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)

    Lucas Martinez Lopez
    Martinez Lopez, Lucas Co-Founder & Co-CEO
    Talent.com
    Spanish
    Lucas Martinez Lopez
    Martinez Lopez, Lucas Co-Founder & Co-CEO
    Talent.com

    Born and raised in Geneva with Spanish parents. Lived in differents places around the world including, London, Taipei, Dubai and Montreal for the last 10 years. Co-Founder of Talent.com, a job search website. Proud dad of 3 young children.

    “It’s harder to be kind than clever”
    Lucie Mazet
    Mazet, Lucie Platform Technical Solutions Engineer - Retail Media
    Criteo
    French
    Lucie Mazet
    Mazet, Lucie Platform Technical Solutions Engineer - 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”
    Benoit  Menardo
    Menardo, Benoit CEO
    Payflow
    French
    Benoit  Menardo
    Menardo, Benoit CEO
    Payflow

    Currently CEO of Payflow - the revolutionary solution of salary on-demand provider - I am an international profile. I studied in France, the USA and Singapore at ParisTech, MIT and INSEAD. I have been working for 3 years in International Strategic Consulting for Bain & co. I also experienced entrepreneurship in Singapore by being the Country Manager of Franksmile.

    “Life is a volume game”
    Stephane Menou
    Menou, Stephane General Manager
    Accor
    French
    Stephane Menou
    Menou, Stephane General Manager
    Accor

    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.

    Morgann Mobry
    Mobry, Morgann Founder
    Tactic Talent SL
    French
    Morgann Mobry
    Mobry, Morgann Founder
    Tactic Talent SL

    I'm French, before settling in Barcelona 10 years ago (already!) I studied and lived in the USA, Mexico, Australia, UK and Indonesia. Professionally I have spent the last 15 years recruiting and managing teams in international companies. Personally I love nice restaurants and paddling at sunrise in la Barceloneta!

    Virginie Molinier
    Molinier, Virginie Partner
    M&B Abogados
    French
    Virginie Molinier
    Molinier, Virginie Partner
    M&B Abogados

    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.

    Fabien Mollet-Vieville
    Mollet-Vieville, Fabien CEO
    Melon District
    French
    Jyoti Moorjani Chugani
    Moorjani Chugani , Jyoti CEO and Creator
    BelleBarcelone
    Indian
    José Alberto Moreno Reyes
    Moreno Reyes, José Alberto Managing Partner
    AI Global
    Venezuelan
    José Alberto Moreno Reyes
    Moreno Reyes, José Alberto Managing Partner
    AI Global

    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.

    Elisabetta Morrielli
    Morrielli, Elisabetta HR Consultant - HR Interim Manager
    Globalpacta
    Italian
    Elisabetta Morrielli
    Morrielli, Elisabetta HR Consultant - HR Interim Manager
    Globalpacta

    Master in Human Resources Management EAE – Barcelona, Master in Project Management IAMM – Montpellier, Degree in Political Sciences LA SAPIENZA University – Rome. 20 years experience in Human Resources Management, HR Business Partner, HR Project Management. Expertise in assessing and developing Talent, Human Resources Management in multicultural and multicultural and international environments.

    “Be the change you want to see in the world”
    Jean Philippe Moser
    Moser, Jean Philippe General Manager
    Mandarin Oriental Barcelona
    French
    Jean Philippe Moser
    Moser, Jean Philippe General Manager
    Mandarin Oriental Barcelona

    Jean Philippe brings twenty five years of experience in the hotel industry. He has been with the company for over 13 years and has held various roles at the flagship property, Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong, where he held the position of Hotel Manager for five years. Lately Jean Philippe was General Manager of Mandarin Oriental, Marrakech, one of the best luxury Resort in Africa. A French national, Jean Philippe traveled to Barcelona with his wife and two children.”

    florian mueck
    mueck, florian International Speaker, Trainer, Author
    florianmueck.com
    German
    florian mueck
    mueck, florian International Speaker, Trainer, Author
    florianmueck.com

    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.

    “Public speaking is a mountain without a peak.”
    Kathleen Muller
    Muller, Kathleen Regional Vice President, Sales
    SAP
    Filipino
    Kathleen Muller
    Muller, Kathleen Regional Vice President, Sales
    SAP

    Kathleen Muller is a digital-native, global business leader. Her experience is weighted on building, growing and managing multi-million euro tech revenue business units in North America, Asia and Europe. Kathleen's network identifies her as battle tested in amplifying Employee Engagement, strengthening Organisational Trust and a thought leader for sustainable social change.

    Eugeniy Neytchev
    Neytchev, Eugeniy Director of Automotive Division
    Ingedetec
    Bulgarian
    eric nigra
    nigra, eric Director
    AradioGroup - Radiomercial
    French
    Gabriele Palma
    Palma, Gabriele Managing Director
    SEAT
    Italian
    Gabriele Palma
    Palma, Gabriele Managing Director
    SEAT

    Born in Brindisi, Italy in 1964. Married, with two daughters. Graduated in Law with a thesis in Finance Science, dedicated to "Public Interest and Market Economy in State-owned Enterprises". Master CUOA in international Marketing. 1993 – 1998 Renault Italy, Marketing and Sales. 1998 – 2000 smart (Swatch / Daimler-Chrysler) Marketing and Communication Manager Italy. International PR - Germany. Launch of smart Brand in Italy and Europe. 2000- 2004 Mazda Motor (Ford Motor Company) – Marketing Director Italy Re-Launch of Mazda Brand and operations previously operated by a private importer. 2004 – 2008 Publicis Worldwide Group – General Manager – Rome Main clients: Playtex; British Airways; RAI; Renault; Enit; Finmeccanica; Ministero Politiche Agricole; Presidenza del Consiglio; Regione Campania. 2008 – 2012 Mazda Motor Europe – Senior Manager Marketing Primary Brand Campaign – “Defy conventions” 2012 – current- SEAT SA 2012 – 2015 Global head of Brand Advertising (Global launch campaign of Leon- New Brand Strategy) 2015 – 2018 – Marketing Director SPAIN (2018 – back to leadership in the home market) 2019 – current. Managing Director CASA SEAT (Unique Brand & Retail proposition by SEAT) Master classes / Keynote speaker: IFOA, ESADE, ESIC, ASSITECA Universities of Bari, Reggio Emilia, Milan, Barcelona, UPF (Barcelona) , UIC (Barcelona). 2017 – Marketing Leadership Award – Barcelona Pompeu Fabra University Member the Marketing Council Club Marketing Barcelona - Member of the board

    Edward Parry
    Parry, Edward Director
    Catenon
    Irish
    Kristian Pedersen
    Pedersen, Kristian CFO / Business Angel
    in transition
    Danish
    Kristian Pedersen
    Pedersen, Kristian CFO / Business Angel
    in transition

    International finance, CFO and board roles. Specialises in technology, SaaS, media and e-commerce. M&A and transformation at private equity and venture capital backed businesses in Europe. Business angel, advisor and investor. Co-founded BOPA Microfinance. Danish, Global Executive MBA from IESE Barcelona. Speaks multiple languages fluently, incl. Spanish. Recently relocated to Barcelona from Paris

    “Laughter is the closest distance between people. Victor Borge”
    AKi Peltola
    Peltola, AKi CEO
    Management House
    Finnish
    AKi Peltola
    Peltola, AKi CEO
    Management House

    International financial management professional and a serial entrepreneur. After completing the international business studies in Finland, work took me to Barcelona. I have gathered extensive experience in financial management in multinational companies such as Hewlett Packard and Vueling. Now focusing on projects of profitability, financial planning and company valuations + M&A.

    “If you didn't try, you never gave it a chance to succeed!”
    Lucas Piatti
    Piatti, Lucas Associate Strategic Real Estate Advisory
    Savills Aguirre Newman
    Argentinean
    Lucas Piatti
    Piatti, Lucas Associate Strategic Real Estate Advisory
    Savills Aguirre Newman

    “"La vida es nada si la libertad se pierde" - Manuel Belgrano”
    Niccolò Pietrucci
    Pietrucci, Niccolò Head of E-Commerce Digital Product
    Whirlpool Corporation
    Italian
    Niccolò Pietrucci
    Pietrucci, Niccolò Head of E-Commerce Digital Product
    Whirlpool Corporation

    Italian, thirty-nine years old, after a career in amateur golf I've graduated in international business and started my career in consumer goods multi-nationals. Started in Finance and Strategic planning, in my recent years I've led marketing teams across Italy, France, Spain and Portugal. Trained at IESE and ISDI, I am now responsible for Digital Products development for Whirlpool EMEA E-Commerce.

    “Be your best”
    Marta Pinart Sabat
    Pinart Sabat, Marta CFO
    Grupo TGT
    Andorran
    Marta Pinart Sabat
    Pinart Sabat, Marta CFO
    Grupo TGT

    “Frase de Victor Hugo “ El futuro tiene muchos nombres: para el débil es lo inalcanzable, para el miedoso, lo desconocido. Para el valiente, la oportunidad".”
    Mark Pingitore
    Pingitore, Mark Director
    American School of Barcelona
    American
    TAMARA PIROJKOVA
    PIROJKOVA, TAMARA Marketing Director
    Foro de Marcas Renombradas Españolas
    Russian
    Nuno Pitta
    Pitta, Nuno CEO
    Lamaignere
    Portuguese
    Nuno Pitta
    Pitta, Nuno CEO
    Lamaignere

    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.

    “The only way of generating unity in any community of people, is through a shared sense of purpose!”
    Sacha Poignonnec
    Poignonnec, Sacha co-CEO
    Jumia
    French
    Sacha Poignonnec
    Poignonnec, Sacha co-CEO
    Jumia

    Born in Perpignan, where I grew up and met my wife Marion (also member of Barcelona Global!!), then left the South of France to go on with our life and careers. I worked with Arthur Andersen and Mckinsey in Paris and the US. In 2012, I co-founded Jumia, which I am still running at the moment. Jumia is an ecommerce platform in Africa and now listed in the NYSE.

    Osmar Polo
    Polo, Osmar Managing Director
    T-Systems
    Brazilian
    Osmar Polo
    Polo, Osmar Managing Director
    T-Systems

    MD T-Systems Iberia from Oct.2017, with more than 20 years of experience in IT market: Ernst & Young, Sun Microsystems and gedas in Brazil, Germany and Spain. He joined the DT Group in 2006, with the integraton of T-Systems and gedas in Spain. He held several leadership positions in strategic & financial functions. Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Master Business Admin (Sao Paulo 2003)

    Christopher Pommerening
    Pommerening, Christopher Founding Partner
    Active Venture Partners
    German
    Alexandre Quirici
    Quirici, Alexandre Partner in Europe
    IDG Capital
    French
    Eduardo Rallo
    Rallo, Eduardo CEO
    BCN Properties
    Mexican
    Eduardo Rallo
    Rallo, Eduardo CEO
    BCN Properties

    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.

    Laurent Ramamonjiarisoa
    Ramamonjiarisoa, Laurent CEO
    Flair Barcelona
    French
    Laurent Ramamonjiarisoa
    Ramamonjiarisoa, Laurent CEO
    Flair Barcelona

    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.

    “man is a factor of change”
    Alesandra Rangel
    Rangel, Alesandra Content Management
    Bobo Bliss
    Italian
    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. ”
    Maria Reig Moles
    Reig Moles, Maria Founder
    Reig Capital Group
    Andorran
    Wendy Hunter Roberts
    Roberts, Wendy Hunter Principal
    TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS
    American
    Wendy Hunter Roberts
    Roberts, Wendy Hunter Principal
    TRANSFORMATIVE ARTS

    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.

    “Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. God Himself is not secure, having given man dominion over His works! Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. T”
    Tobias Rodrigues
    Rodrigues, Tobias Founder
    Tobiasrodrigues.com
    Portuguese
    Alexandra Etel  Rodriguez
    Rodriguez, Alexandra Etel Founder / innovation Architect
    Design+Business Intersection
    Costa Rican
    Alexandra Etel  Rodriguez
    Rodriguez, Alexandra Etel Founder / innovation Architect
    Design+Business Intersection

    “Do what you love, love what you do!”
    Pino Sagliocco
    Sagliocco, Pino Chairman
    Live Nation
    Italian
    Roxana Salehi
    Salehi, Roxana Prinicipal Consultant
    Vitus Research & Evaluation Consulting
    Canadian
    Roxana Salehi
    Salehi, Roxana Prinicipal Consultant
    Vitus Research & Evaluation Consulting

    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.

    “If I don't have red, I use blue. Pablo Picasso”
    Jürgen Salenbacher
    Salenbacher, Jürgen Facilitator and Coach
    cpb-lab.com
    German
    Jürgen Salenbacher
    Salenbacher, Jürgen Facilitator and Coach
    cpb-lab.com

    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.

    Philippe SAMAN
    SAMAN, Philippe
    AHORA DÓNDE - LE REFUGE
    French
    Philippe SAMAN
    SAMAN, Philippe
    AHORA DÓNDE - LE REFUGE

    Entrepreneur. Active member of the Franco-Spanish networking in the city of Barcelona. I have spent most of my professional career as director general of the French Chamber of Commerce in Barcelona. Founding member of the Now Where - Le Refuge Association. Founding member of OM Nation Barcelona. Great fan of sports and especially football as well as opera and the world of wines.

    Marion Sanchez
    Sanchez, Marion On leave
    Self
    French
    Marion Sanchez
    Sanchez, Marion On leave
    Self

    Public policy expert with more than 15 years in public institutions, domestic (French Central Bank) and international (International Monetary Fund, Washington), as an advisor, manager and board member. Areas of expertise : finance, economics, public policies, sustainability and development issues as well as multilateral institutions and environment.

    Carmen Santana
    Santana, Carmen Founding Partner
    Archikubik
    French
    Carmen Santana
    Santana, Carmen Founding Partner
    Archikubik

    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.

    gabriele Schiavon
    Schiavon, gabriele Co-founder
    Lagranja Design
    Italian
    Sabina Schladitz
    Schladitz, Sabina Owner
    All About Concepts
    German
    Thomas Scholl
    Scholl, Thomas Chief Financial Officer/Member of the Managing Board
    FREIXENET, S.A.
    German
    Thomas Scholl
    Scholl, Thomas Chief Financial Officer/Member of the Managing Board
    FREIXENET, S.A.

    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.

    Hugo Schuler
    Schuler, Hugo Professor at Piano Departments
    National University of Arts & Argentine Catholic University
    Argentinean
    Hugo Schuler
    Schuler, Hugo Professor at Piano Departments
    National University of Arts & Argentine Catholic University

    Hugo Schuler stands out as one of the most prominent Argentinian pianists of his generation, distinguished with relevant prizes at piano competitions in Europe and his home country. Praised by specialized press as a "highly educated musician" (KLASSIK HEUTE), he stands out for its "deep musicality" (LA NACIÓN) and "his fascinating diction and analytically clear style" (SÜDDEUTSCHE ZEITUNG).

    Paul Schulz
    Schulz, Paul Senior Partner
    Bluecap
    Dutch
    Paul Schulz
    Schulz, Paul Senior Partner
    Bluecap

    Paul has over 15 years’ experience in strategic consultancy for Financial Services across Europe, with proven success in leading the implementation of transformational projects. He specializes in commercial management and incentive models, as well as analysis and the implementation of productivity and efficiency improvements. Paul holds an engineering degree in Aerospace Engineering and a Master of Science in Airplane Control & Flight Simulation Modelling from Delft University in The Netherlands. Paul is responsible for Bluecap's Commercial Effectiveness and Organizational Efficiency practice.

    Kirsten Schwalgien
    Schwalgien, Kirsten Founder and CEO
    Schwalgien Design
    German
    Kirsten Schwalgien
    Schwalgien, Kirsten Founder and CEO
    Schwalgien Design

    Kirsten Schwalgien is a German designer, founder and CEO of studio Kirsten Schwalgien Design, with headquarters in Barcelona. She is an innovative, multi-faceted interior architect & yacht designer with an ongoing expertise in both fields. A creative force by nature, throughout every project she focuses her energy on finding tailor-made solutions.

    Arya Shao
    Shao, Arya Branch Vice President
    Bank of China
    Chinese
    Arya Shao
    Shao, Arya Branch Vice President
    Bank of China

    Bachelor’s degree in statistics and Msc in mathematics & finance in University of Southampton, and PMD at IESE. Arya is a very enthusiastic person with 11 years experience in the banking industry in Sales, Marketing and Private banking. Excellent interpersonal skills as well as managing uncertainty and adapting to rapid change. She has established a broad network of contacts in China.

    “highly-skilled influencer with experiences in bridging culture differences, dedicated to more communication work.”
    James Sharpe
    Sharpe, James Head of EMBL Barcelona
    European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
    British
    James Sharpe
    Sharpe, James Head of EMBL Barcelona
    European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)

    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.

    West Shell
    Shell, West Co-Founder, Former CEO and Chairman
    Conversa Health
    American
    West Shell
    Shell, West Co-Founder, Former CEO and Chairman
    Conversa Health

    West is a successful Serial entrepreneur having built 5 companies with an aggregate market cap value of over $4B. Most recently, Conversa Health the leader in automated virtual care was acquired for $150M by American Well, a telemedicine company. Previously, he built Healthline into the world's largest consumer health publisher with over 500M unique visitors per month.

    “"What I'm doing today is important because I am exchanging a day of my life for it"”
    Falk Siegel
    Siegel, Falk CEO
    Kleta
    German
    Falk Siegel
    Siegel, Falk CEO
    Kleta

    I am passionate to make daily commuting by bike more joyful and hassle-free, especially in Barcelona!

    Gabby Silberman
    Silberman, Gabby CEO
    BIST
    American
    Gabby Silberman
    Silberman, Gabby CEO
    BIST

    Gabby Silberman has been the CEO of BIST since 2017. PhD in Computer Science, he was a full professor at the Technion (Israel), group leader at the Thomas J. Watson center of IBM, program director at IBM Toronto Software Lab and professor associate at the universities of Texas A & M and Waterloo (Canada). He has held senior management positions at CA Labs, Owl Computing, Dell, and Cerebri AI.

    Henrik Sprengel
    Sprengel, Henrik CEO
    Grupo HS3
    German
    Stijn Teeuwen
    Teeuwen, Stijn Founding Partner
    Lucas Fox
    Dutch
    Ben Trombley
    Trombley , Ben Founder and Advisor
    Datafox
    American
    Ben Trombley
    Trombley , Ben Founder and Advisor
    Datafox

    I spent the last 15 years in Silicon Valley startups, most recently founding DataFox in 2013, which was acquired by Oracle in 2018. There I was CTO, leading our software engineering, PM, design and data science teams. In 2021, after the birth of our second child, my wife and I quit our jobs and moved to Barcelona to enjoy the more balanced lifestyle.

    Willem van Rossem
    van Rossem, Willem Barcelona Campus Director
    Ferrieres
    Dutch
    Willem van Rossem
    van Rossem, Willem Barcelona Campus Director
    Ferrieres

    Willem van Rossem has ample international experience in hotelmanagement in the USA, Spain, France, Japan and The Netherlands. Currently Mr. van Rossem shares his knowledge with a new generation of future hospitality professionals at the prestigious hopitality management schools Ferrieres and oversees the opening of their Barcelona campus.

    “¨Doing well by doing good¨.”
    Jan-Willem  van Schaik
    van Schaik , Jan-Willem Owner and Director
    Talent Search People
    Dutch
    Bert van Zetten
    van Zetten, Bert Owner
    Villa del Arte Galleries
    Dutch
    Bert van Zetten
    van Zetten, Bert Owner
    Villa del Arte Galleries

    I’m Bert van Zetten. I founded our first contemporary art gallery in Barcelona, together with my partners in 1998. We now have 4 galleries in Amsterdam and Barcelona and have collaborated with various cultural institutions and museums. I try to approach things with an open mind and always look forward to new creative projects, challenges and business ideas.

    “Yes you can”
    Francisco Villamayor
    Villamayor, Francisco Founder
    Bresson Realty Barcelona
    Argentinean
    Francisco Villamayor
    Villamayor, Francisco Founder
    Bresson Realty Barcelona

    Global CEO of Bresson Brokers, with subsidiaries in Buenos Aires and Barcelona. Premium real estate agency founded in 2011, stands out for its innovative Concept Stores where its corporate offices coexist with a gastronomic proposal, an art gallery and a conference room, events and exhibitions, all open to the public. Its hallmark is the relationship between Real estate & lifestyle.

    Stephanie von Lukowicz
    von Lukowicz, Stephanie Founder, CEO and Producer
    LUKIMEDIA, SL
    German
    Stephanie von Lukowicz
    von Lukowicz, Stephanie Founder, CEO and Producer
    LUKIMEDIA, SL

    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.

    James Wells
    Wells, James Senior Development Director
    Layetana
    British
    James Wells
    Wells, James Senior Development Director
    Layetana

    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.

    Cathy White
    White, Cathy Founder
    CEW Comms
    British
    Cathy White
    White, Cathy Founder
    CEW Comms

    Cathy specialises in working with tech startups and the organisations that support them, with a real passion for working with growing companies where she can make an impact on their business. She has worked with fast-growth businesses across Europe, including Manuel, Seedrs and Wise, and with VCs including Barcelona-based Aldea Ventures, Five Seasons Ventures, Index Ventures, and more.

    Oliver Wiethaus
    Wiethaus, Oliver Partner
    Göhmann Rechtsanwälte & Abogados
    German
    Philip Wintermantle
    Wintermantle, Philip Co-Founder
    Jack's Flight Club
    British
    Philip Wintermantle
    Wintermantle, Philip Co-Founder
    Jack's Flight Club

    From the UK now living in Barcelona. Co-Founder of a travel startup based in the UK, background in entrepreneurship and marketing. Also a DJ (electronic music) and run events in Barcelona.

    “Inspiration coming soon...”
    Liran Wizman
    Wizman, Liran Chairman & Founder
    Europe Hotels Private Collection (EHPC)
    Israeli
    Liran Wizman
    Wizman, Liran Chairman & Founder
    Europe Hotels Private Collection (EHPC)

    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...

    Claire Woodthorpe
    Woodthorpe, Claire COO
    Lightpoint Medical
    British
    Claire Woodthorpe
    Woodthorpe, Claire COO
    Lightpoint Medical

    Claire is responsible for the day-to-day management of Lightpoint. She has more than ten years of experience in commercial operations, including six years in the medical device industry. Before joining Lightpoint she held board level positions in technology companies specializing in research and development. Claire is a CTA-qualified accountant.

    Gus Wüstemann
    Wüstemann, Gus Founder
    Gus Wüstemann Architects
    Swiss
    Burcu Yarar
    Yarar, Burcu Organizational & Leadership Development Consultant, Executive & Team Coach
    Freeda Coaching & Consultancy
    Turkish
    Burcu Yarar
    Yarar, Burcu Organizational & Leadership Development Consultant, Executive & Team Coach
    Freeda Coaching & Consultancy

    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.

    “"Inspiration does exist, but it must find you working" Pablo Picasso”
    Marta Zanchi
    Zanchi, Marta Founder & Managing Partner
    NINA CAPITAL
    American
    Marta Zanchi
    Zanchi, Marta Founder & Managing Partner
    NINA CAPITAL

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

    Leda Zanlungo
    Zanlungo, Leda General Manager Barcelona
    Sonder
    Italian
    Leda Zanlungo
    Zanlungo, Leda General Manager Barcelona
    Sonder

    M.Sc. in Communication from University of Turin. Previously Chief Operations Officer at TravelClick and Head of Strategic Initiatives at Google HQ in Mountain View, California. Prior to that various management positions at Hewlett Packard, including leading the Iberia Sales Operations organization

    Felix  Zink
    Zink, Felix Sustainability Lead
    Bayer
    German
    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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