Barcelonians by choice

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

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

Karl joined Epson in 2018 as Executive Director of Consumer for Western Europe, before being appointed Vice President in May 2019. Previously, he held senior positions at a number of technology companies in the UK, France, Czech Republic and Germany. Karl holds a degree in accounting and finance from the University of Wales, is married and enjoys traveling.

María is a lawyer in the Public Law and Environment Department at Uría Menéndez. Her practice focuses on advising companies and public bodies, among other matters, on public procurement and public-private partnerships.

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

Christian Barrientos holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and an MBA from the University of Southern California. He is currently General Manager of Abertis Mobility Services, AMS, the technology services and electronic toll operation division of the Abertis Group with a focus on free-flow solutions and activity in Europe, North America and the Middle East. AMS combines the management of its subsidiaries emovis, a company dedicated to the design, installation and operation of electronic free-flow solutions for vehicle detection and pay-per-use charging, and eurotoll, an electronic toll collection manager for truck fleets with operations throughout Europe. Previously he was General Manager of Autopista Central in Chile, the largest free-flow urban toll road in that country, and Commercial Director of Víaschile, a business unit of the Abertis Group that operates the Group's network of concessioned roads in the South American country, leading from that position the transformation of traditional toll roads to the electronic free-flow model. He has also been a director on the boards of the International Bridge Tunnel and Turnpike Association, IBTTA, United States, and COPSA, an association of public works concession companies in Chile.

I'm the broker/owner at realestate-dreams, bringing over 15 years of experience in the property business. Our company provides realtor services in Catalonia and Mallorca. Before coming to Barcelona, I worked as a content manager in Munich. My educational journey includes a degree in History of Art and Romanic Languages from Heidelberg.

Olivier Benielli, 56 years old and already 30 years in the world of education. I was born in France, but I have been living in Barcelona for more than 20 years. I have a master's degree in organizational development from the University of Lyon. I have been interested in learning processes and knowledge creation for more than two decades. I now manage the campus of the TBS business school in Barcelona.

25 years of experience in strategic consulting, mostly dedicated to the Health / Pharma sector, both in corporate and Private Equity (investor support), and 5 years in the pharmaceutical industry (AstraZeneca, sanofi). 7 years in Madrid as CEO of Roland Berger Spain, and 3 years in Barcelona (Cap Gemini).

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.

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 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.

Originally from France, after living 18 years in California as a wardrobe stylist I came to Barcelona in 2001. I had previously fallen in love with it’s architecture and great was my surprise when I kept finding beautiful hydraulic tiles in the dumpsters. I started picking one here and there and seeing that the phenomenon was not going to stop I decided to start making tables, consoles, frames.

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

Christian Brander obtained his PhD in Immunology at the University of Bern and completed his post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical School, focusing on immunity against viral infections. He moved to Barcelona in 2008 to lead the Catalan program for the development of an HIV vaccine. He is CSO of AELIX Therapeutics, co-founder of BRISA Biomedical and an ICREA Research Professor at IrsiCaixa

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.

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.

Swiss Architect MSc ETH, since 2001 in BCN, work experience in Zürich, New Mexico, New York, Barcelona Founder www.sandybrunner.com + www.urbanvisor.com Researching neuroarchitecture + sustainability Background + network in real estate investments * Consulting for international companies and private investors in landing process * Architecture + Interior Design * Expertise on urban development

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.

I was born in Paraguay in 1994. I came to Barcelona in 2018 to study and work. Lately I have established with other people a Marketing agency. I would like to develop this business and stay and live in Barcelona.

Head of Hypergrowth Companies EMEA South

Originally from Milan, I studied/worked in the UK for nearly 15 years. I started my career in HR for tech companies & I was headhunted in 2021 by both Glovo + TravelPerk. In 2017 with Booking.com and Rentalcars.com I was responsible for opening a contact centre in Diagonal Mar and since then I had the dream to one day relocate here. My dream came true in April 2022 and I haven't looked back since

Communication consultant and country manager at ideograma. Degree in Political Science from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and Master in Political and Corporate Communication from the University of Navarra (UNAV). PhD student in Communication at the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF).

CEO of Chatard Conseil a Consulting Boutique based in France & Barcelona Chatarad Conseil help CEOs to launch, accelerate, and improve their company throughout 3 activities: (i) Business Coaching in Executive Academic Programmes (Goldman Sachs Foundation, IESE) (ii) Operation & Strategy Consulting (Private Equity Funds, SMEs) (iii) Investment & Board Member responsibilities of SME companies

Born in Borneo, Malaysia. Studied in Malaysia, Singapore and Australia. Worked in global positions throughout 23 years in Deutsche Bank with assignments in various countries. Finally settling in Barcelona. Embarked on a new journey as a self-employed Personal Growth Facilitator. Other engagements include as trustees in an NGO. Love metaphysics, sports, opera and gastronomy.

**Four decades experience: CEO, CMO, Technology Inventor, Philosopher, Visionary, Transformational Leader** **Founder and CEO OF HOLO, L.L.C.** Developing ****an AI-powered "inner spatial web" consciousness engine for the optimal future of energy, cities and civilization. **Chief Marketing Officer of ConsensusPower:** the P2P Renewable Energy Trading Platform that provides Community-Led Access

With 26 years of dynamic international experience, I am a seasoned professional in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector. I have successfully managed the start-up and global expansion of renowned FMCG brands, showcasing my strategic acumen and entrepreneurial spirit. My journey includes a pivotal role in establishing a profitable business unit within one of the world’s largest candy multin

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.

With more than 20 years of experience in corporate communication and events international enviroment, acquired within PR agencies, big corporations or small companies and as a free lancer, I am now deeply interested in developing thoughtful events that enable people to grow and ideas to emerge.

Strategic thinking-oriented. Self-motivated, incurable entrepreneur. Highly reflective. Resilient. Creative. Moderate propensity for formal thinking. High experience in crisis management, large and interdisciplinary work teams and passion for transferring consolidated experience from the corporate world to new projects, capitalizing on experience as an entrepreneur in times of crisis.

Director of the Joan Miró Foundation since January 2018. Graduate in Art History and Philosophy, PhD in History and Theory and expert in contemporary Chinese and Catalan art. He has developed his teaching career between Southampton, Taiwan, London and Barcelona. In 2006, he joined the Tate Modern in London as curator of public programs, an area he directed between 2011 and 2017.

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.

I have been an expat throughout most of my adult life, working in some of the best hotels and resorts across the world. I love being able to develop people, drive change in the local culture where I live. I like helping people and finding collective solutions for commun minded people and companies.

Yann has 25+ years of experience in the high-tech industry working in Silicon Valley, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. He was the co-founder of a VC fund in Brazil, a Partner at Atomico in London, and recently VP of Corporate Development at Lilium (LILM). He has now started his own investment and advisory firm D5S. Yann holds an MSEE from ETH in Zurich and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Serial tech entrepreneur from the Netherlands, supporting scale-ups in strategy design and execution.

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.

Passionate about computer science since I was 4. I have classical studies (ancient greek, latin, philosophy, Liceo Classico Mariotti) and scientific studies (computer science, Pisa) with also a role as student representative. I worked in heavily technical roles Sky, Nexi, Alira Health and NearbyComputing, now I'm a freelancer developer and I'm working on my startups.

Carine Derangere Lebecque is the Director of Turó Park Clinics, an International Dental, Medical and Aesthetic Center in Barcelona (Sarria). 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.

Mareme is the lead of Market Strategy, Africa at 500 Global. She leads the Venture Capital firm's market strategy growth and expansion in Africa. She is also part of Forbes Afrique's 30 under 30 class of 2022. Previously, she was the head of international partnerships and relations at Draper University and an investor associate at Draper University Ventures.

With almost 40 years’ experience in beauty packaging, Tim Eaves is Quadpack’s Co-founder, Chairman and Chief Impact Officer. During his tenure as CEO, he grew the company from a small trader into a global manufacturer and provider. His passion for sustainability led him to establish the non-profit arm, Quadpack Foundation, and to achieve B Corp certification in 2022. Tim’s aim is to inspire the packaging industry, by example, to transform it into a sector with a positive impact within communities and on the planet.

Jason Eckenroth is a SAAS entrepreneur, investor and athlete focused on Fit-Tech and Outdoor technology. He founded ShipCompliant, revolutionizing the US Wine Industry, selling to Vista Equity Partners & Hg Capital. Since 2016, Jason has served on several boards as Director or Chairman, accumulating $600MM in realized enterprise value in software and logistics. Currently Chairman, RideWithGPS.

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.

Roger is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor. He is currently Co-founder & CEO of Nurture, an EdTech / Gaming startup that enables children to develop the life skills of the future through fun, bonding experiences with parents. Prior to Nurture, Roger was Co-founder and CEO of Redmart, the largest online grocer in Singapore, which was acquired by Alibaba in Nov 2016.

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.

My career in HR started in 2009 and Throughout my tenure, I actively participated in projects such as • Inclusive Diversity • Talent Development • Talent Acquisition • Employer Branding • People Survey • Wellbeing Right now, I am student of project management at EAE business school. I am a long-life learner, eager to communicate with people and exploring world.

Researcher and consultant on migration and integration in cities. Originally from the US. BA from Columbia University and MA from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, currently "la Caixa" fellow getting a PhD. President of Mozaika (Barcleona). Previously director of operations of Quicksilver Translate (Sant Cugat), executive director of Kristiania (New York), associate at Human Rights Watch (DC).

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

Managing Partner of BCN Business Services, a leading English-speaking service provider supporting foreign entrepreneurs to establish their business in Spain as part of their international strategy. BCNBS provides Legal, Tax and Payroll services and also covers any auxiliary needs such as residence, tax and social security numbers, bank accounts, electronic certificates and more.

Sandrine Gelin-Lamrani is an international serial entrepreneur. Over the past 20 years, she has been developing consulting, training, coaching ventures on 4 continents and 8 different countries. As the founder of G&L Shift® and as an ICF Certified Professional Coach, she supports entrepreneurial leaders and their teams, managers and expatriates in their transition, evolution, innovation journeys.

With a robust career spanning over 15 years in the pharmaceutical sector, Sarah has been at the forefront of driving innovation and delivering impactful contributions to the healthcare industry. Sarah has a rich academic background, she is a Doctor in Pharmacy from Montpellier I University, holds a master’s in business administration (MBA) from ESSEC, and holds an Executive Program in Artificial

I have always worked in roles dedicated to creating business connections between Canada and other parts of the world, in industries including agriculture and food; technology; life sciences and extractive sectors. I am originally from Western Canada but I have lived in Tokyo, Manila, Mexico City, Caracas, The Hague and now Barcelona.

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

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.

Andrew is an award-winning social impact entrepreneur and CEO & Founder of Includifi, an education management software that helps organizations achieve their belonging and success goals. Andrew has 15+ years of leadership at the intersection of technology, global education, diversity & inclusion, and people success.

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

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

After 6 years in Hospitality I moved onto private yachts as a crew member. I cruised the world for 16 years working for various UHNWI's on some of the most luxurious private yachts afloat. Recently left the career at sea and started as Yacht Charter Broker for a leading brokerage house in London while still living in beautiful Barcelona.

I create innovative solutions by multidisciplinary pathways. With a background in Psychology, engineering, particle physics and neuroscience, I founded estesia, a platform for enhancing wellbeing at work, I advice organizations and mentor promising change makers around the globe. Currently I am working in a device able to enhance neural efficiency, as a promotor of the fifth wave of humanity.

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).

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.

- Friendsurance: founder and former CEO, a venture capital backed insurtech - GNIW: founder and member of the investment committee, a sale and lease back company for residential real estate - SPMH Ventures: active business angel and advisor - Freshfields: former lawyer in the M&A practice group

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

I am a french entrepreneur, in real estate and service, in Barcelona for 6 years. I have strong experience in retail and food industry in my previous life. I'd like to grow my professional network and get to know both the economic and cultural activities in Barcelona.

After working in the Netherlands for VNU and Ahoy Rotterdam, in the exhibition industry, I joined ISE in 2011. I moved to Spain in 2020, along with the show:)

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.

I have a teaching degree in Business & a Masters in Educational Leadership. I have held leadership roles in state, selective schools in UK & private schools Spain, including executive & senior operational/tactical roles which give me a great balance of practical & strategic leadership strengths. I'm an elected Executive Committee Member of NABSS & a lead inspector of British Schools in Spain.

Experienced Talent Leader with a demonstrated history of working in the tech industry - Facebook, Booking.com, Criteo, Wayfair. Champion and Inclusion in the workforce initiatives through weinclude.eu. Driving topics around business strategy, talent management, employer branding and DEI, sites set-up and growth. Speaker and moderator at industry events.

He has more than 30 years of experience in senior management positions in the financial and investment sector. Currently: Chairman of TALENTA AGENCIA DE VALORES: Independent financial entity providing multi-family office services and financial and investment advice to private banking clients. Chairman of SIROCO S.C.R.: venture capital company in the renewable energy sector.

Anna has more than 20 years of legal practice in International Law, and is a Certified Lawyer with the Bar Association of Barcelona. Anna specialises in business set-up, investment transactions, and immigration strategies. Being an expat herself, she successfully runs the firm and several other businesses and works with investors from across the Globe.

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.

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

I am a customer-centric, team player and results-oriented professional with 8+ years’ experience in sales as an account manager, account executive and customer success manager. Curious and interested in digital transformation, MarTech and artificial intelligence, I have a broad-based experience in digital marketing, data analytics and web/mobile dev industries

Originally from Chicago, I spent over a decade in New York, where I worked in advertising & marketing, before moving to my favorite city of all: Barcelona. I'm a graduate of Columbia University & Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, as well as a proud member of Bet Shalom Comunitat Jueva Progressista de Barcelona & the very first edition of Barcelona Global's Barcelona 2040 program

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

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.

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.

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

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

French citizen with an international mindset, and Barcelonian by choice, I am a blobal business leader and brand builder with more than 25 years of experience in delivering profitable growth for Health & Beauty brands across multiple geographies and channels.

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.

With a degree in Economics and Business Administration, he has dedicated the last 16 years of his professional life to the field of design-related training. Since 2007 he has been working at the Istituto Europeo di Design in Barcelona (IED), a leading Italian school in the field of design, and is currently Managing Director of IED Barcelona.

My name is Riccardo Marchesi I come from Trieste (Italy) and I just arrived in Barcelona. I work for an Italian company named Pacorini Spa. It is an international logistic provider specialised in commodities as green coffee, cocoa and non-ferrous metals, with warehouses and offices worlwilde. We are present in Spain in Barcelona, Gijon, Vigo and Valencia. We have

Francesc has 17+ years of experience in strategy, policy & change management. He serves as chief strategist for an 80k+ member advocacy group in California focused on solving the housing crisis + creating a more competitive economic environment. Appointed by Governors Brown & Newsom, he has led a groundbreaking partnership between Apple & the State of CA, and also served under NYC Mayor Bloomberg.

Christophe is a former executive, an accomplished Marketer, and a convinced Agile Way of Working promoter. His professional portfolio involves working in companies in FMCG (L’Oréal, Danone), pharma (Sanofi, Lundbeck, Novo Nordisk,…), and medical devices (Abbott) global marketing, and corporate communications company (Omnicom), with leadership positions within the marketing and sales teams locally

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.

Giorgio Miano joined Applause in April 2020 as the Enterprise Sales Director in charge of South Europe and Middle East & Africa markets. Prior to this role he held several executive roles including Vice President of Global Sales at BandwidthX from January 2017 to March 2020, VP & Managing Director Europe and SVP Caribbean and Latin America at Syniverse where he worked for 12 years from 2004 to 2016. Prior to joining Syniverse, Giorgio held various positions at Wind Telecommunications in Italy from 2000 to 2003 and at ExxonMobil in Italy from 1996 to 1998. Giorgio holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics from the University of La Sapienza of Rome and a Master’s Degree in Cooperation and International Development from the University of Pavia in Italy. He attended the Accelerated Development Program at the London Business School in 2005 and the Advanced Management Program at IESE Business School (Barcelona, Spain) in 2015. He is passionate about technology start-ups, he is an angel investor and also a mentor. In his spare time he enjoys his family, he likes to play tennis and biking.

Experienced US/Global client engagement leader with 15+ years in multinationals (Microsoft, Omnicom, Disney) & startups. Currently, I lead European expansion for communications consulting firm, Speakeasy Inc. Working with leading executives from Fortune 500 including Accenture, EY, Visa, Microsoft, and Coke in developing the impact and effectiveness of their communication capabilities.

A Barcelonian-by-Choice, I recently relocated from San Francisco, CA to lead Barcelona-based technology startup, Rebelio.tech, providing enterprise-grade ecommerce solutions. Previously, I led Global Ecommerce & Digital for Walmart, marketing for Pepsi Europe, two $3B+ private equity backed retailers, and 3 B2B & Healthtech startups. I love the incredible energy here and am happy to connect!

During my professional life I have been an entrepreneur, businessman and manager of multinational companies. I was Honorary Vice Consul of El Salvador in Barcelona for more than 10 years and I collaborate with educational and social NGOs such as NPH and Fundación Padre Arrupe. I am currently Consul General of El Salvador in Barcelona and besides all the above mentioned duties.

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!

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.”

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.

Experienced in Real Estate Investment funds, currently Group Treasury Manager in Luxembourg at P3 Logistic Parks. Previously Head of Treasury at Invesco Real Estate Management, leading different projects. Interested in sustainable finance, ESG topics and real estate international developments.

Described as “a rare polymath with deep expertise in tech, marketing and psychology”, best-selling author and podcast host, Nathalie Nahai, draws upon a rich background in human behaviour, web design and the arts, to offer a unique vantage point from which to examine the complex challenges we face today. She is also the founder of Flourishing Futures Salon.

Investment professional with experience in flexible capital solutions for entrepreneurs. A highly-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work in a challenging work environment. Exceptional communication skills to interact effectively with internal and external parties

Attorney admitted in Venezuela and Colombia with over 10 years of professional experience, including 6 years specializing in Immigration Law for the Andean Region. Andrea currently leads the corporate immigration practice at Orience in Spain, where she develops tailored immigration strategies for multinational companies. Her deep understanding of client needs and business operations, ensures seamless and compliant cross-border mobility.

International Wealth Manager, regulated by CNMV, FCA (UK) and SEC (USA). Dedicated to wealth management with +18 years of experience. Actively managing HNW / UHNW clients to provide long term solutions, giving them the necessary structure for their financial planning, investment management in custodian banks and wealth consolidation for their taxation.

Born in Brindisi, he has worked in Italy, Germany and Spain. He has developed his activity for more than 25 years in the automotive and communication sector for Renault, Daimler-Chrysler, Mazda or Publicis. In the last 11 years at SEAT he has worked as Head of Global Advertising; Marketing Director for the Spanish market, Director of CASA SEAT; and now, as Director of IR.

I am an Italian intrapreneur who has been living in Barcelona for 10 years. Recently graduated in Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Mondragon University, I have been working for two years at Sngular, a technology consulting firm with 1500 employees, listed in BME Growth and based in Madrid.

Yara is a consultant in Growth, Growth-orinted leadership, Marketing and Product Development for tech scaleups. She was the Global VP Growth of Skyscanner, the famous flight search engine that was sold for 1.4 billion pounds. Chief Growth Officer for Preply (Kiev/Barcelona), Oda (Oslo/Helsinki/Berlin) and advisor for Chinaccelerator and several startups in Spain, EMEA and APAC. Lives in Barcelona by choice.

Sam is the Chief of Staff to the CEO of Cyncly: a global software company (2500 employees in 24 countries covering North and South America, Europe and APAC, $USD330M in revenues and with a market capitalization of 1.3B). He works closely with the CEO in the organizational direction setting, alignment and mobilizing leaders to achieve the corporate mission and ambition.

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

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.

Jim is the managing member of Billboard Loans, a private lending company that specializes in providing debt and equity capital to outdoor billboard companies. From January 2006 until date of its sale in January 2018, Jim was the Executive Vice President of Business and Legal Affairs and General Counsel of WaveDivision Holdings, LLC, a broadband operator that served more than 280,000 customers.

Public, social, and media relations specialist with significant experience in the multi-sector press office, particularly in design/furniture/architecture, fashion, art, luxury goods, and yachts. Over the years, I have dealt with art exhibitions, cultural initiatives, events such as the Salone del Mobile in Milan and boat shows. Editor-in-chief of thesignspeaking.com and art/design curator.

Founder of eDreams, first Publicly Traded Unicorn in Spain Producer of Musical Theatre Shows. Musician Investor in over 50 Internet Companies, including 4 Unicorns https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Perez-Tenessa

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.

Advisor and Director with more than 20 years of experience in Finance and Corporate Management Control, in international organizations, reporting to the CEO of the company and with a key role in business monitoring, design of analytical accounting systems, leading transition and transformation processes.

I am an international lawyer, born in Venezuela and living in Spain since 2006. In 2016, I set up my own International Law Firm in Barcelona to provide legal solutions and services to ex-pats and locals. In 2022 I set up an international network of lawyers with a presence in Barcelona, Madrid, México DF, Miami, Bogotá, and California.

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.

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)

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.

Founder/CEO of a Brazilian startup in the fintech & human resource spaces, which was acquired in 2021. Previously, a venture capital investor at Redpoint's Brazil fund from 2012-15. Currently doing consulting work in the biotech, software and venture capital worlds.

Mexican American entrepreneur with a strong track record in founding and scaling software, and old-economy, companies. My career includes significant roles at Google, McKinsey & Co, and Bain & Co, spanning the USA, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle East. Since 2023, I have been living in Barcelona, where I established Iberian Ventures, my Private Equity firm.

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.

My namer is Jorge Rojas and I am originally from Mexico City. I was born the 19th of September, 1977. I studied for 15 years at the German School in Mexico and graduated from Universidad Iberoamericana with a Law degree. Education is my life and every year we send over 4000 students to study abroad. We also help over 200,000 students every year to learn or improve the english language.

Dutch, living and working in Barcelona since 2007. In these years I have started different businesses in Spain for Dutch companies that dreamed of having a business here. As a person I am very positive, sporty, result oriented and motivating. Currently I work at UNIQUE, a telecommunications consultancy and I do marketing and communication projects as a freelancer.

BA from Univ of Chicago and I have worked in various Media formats but primarily Visual Arts

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.

Tamara es licenciada en Psicología por la Universidad de Buenos Aires y cuenta con una sólida formación en Liderazgo, Gestión de Proyectos, Orientación y Acompañamiento Terapéutico. Con una trayectoria profesional que abarca roles como Coordinadora Académica, de Formación y Educación, así como experiencia previa en docencia y psicoterapia atendiendo a niños, adolescentes y adultos.

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.

Born in Milan in 1972 and based in Barcelona since 2000. Outstanding professional in sales, marketing and B2B channel development. Graduated in Telecommunications Engineering at the Politecnico di Milano and master in Esade and ISDI. Extensive international experience, he has played key roles in D-Link, contributing to the growth of the company in Europe. Since 2023 independent consultant.

Simona holds exceptional academic qualifications, including a Postgraduate Degree in Entrepreneurship and Finance from the University of California, Berkeley. Simona has built a career in the tech and innovation sector working in Silicon Valley for companies such as Turo (Unicorn) and Softbank. Currently, Simona works as a senior advisor at Mind the Bridge, a global innovation advisory company.

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.

I am French but I have been living in Spain for 25 years (Madrid and Barcelona). Passionate about culture, I have been working for 24 years in the film industry (producer, festival, ...). I am passionate about interaction and synergies between different sectors. Multiculturalism is essential in my life, I speak 7 languages and travel is one of the best learning.

Art historian by NYU, I have always been interested in art and culture. I went to Marlborough Gallery, the art investment fund par excellence in London, The Fine Art Fund Group and the Phillips auction house. Then I went to Madrid for a short stay with El Pais and the Colombian Embassy. As of today, I am dedicated to developing another type of artist, Mano Arquitectura.

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, 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Hola, - Moved to Barcelona after 1.5 years living in USA (from Moscow, RU) - Last 4 years work as CTO in IT companies in a teams 10-100 members (now for USA startup) - Make a 3-5 high quality trips per year (i.e. sailing expedition in Patagonia, trekking in Peru, sailing in northern France, Egypt off the beaten paths, etc) - Want to switch into new fields for myself: urban planning, social impact

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

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

Anna is an opera singer with a Master's from "Liceu" Conservatory who considers Barcelona her home. She leads pivotal processes as Product Director at proSapient, a UK IT company, and speaks 7 languages. Anna combines her love for art and tech through "Unlock Art," a Barcelona-based artistic non-profit. A committed humanitarian, she actively supports refugees affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine

Co-Funder of bnetwork, agency specialized in housing management of large b to b events. Offices in Barcelona, Paris, London, Cannes and Singapore

Hilde Teerlinck is the CEO – General Director for the Han Nefkens Foundation, which supports young video artists worldwide through production grants. All projects are realised in close collaboration with international museums and art centers. She was the director of FRAC Museum in Dunkerque, the artcenter in Altkirch and Coordinator of the Pavilion Mies van der Rohe in Barcelona.

Houston educator with Hispanic heritage, passionate about science and diverse learning. Masters in Teaching, skilled in data-driven instruction. Experienced in primary education. Supports family business growth from afar.

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Colombian, mother, love to travel and cook. Enjoy getting together with family and friends.

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.

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.

Leo is a Data Science master's graduate from The Valley Business School in Madrid with a background in advanced design and growth marketing, boasting a versatile skill set encompassing design, business acumen, and tech proficiency.

Svetlana was raised in Mariupol, Ukraine. As a self-made woman, she started her career in the field of media, then studied financial engineering and received a Scholarship to study in Barcelona. She fell in love with the city, but before returning she worked and achieved great success in several global banking institutions. In 2016 she decided to found Harbour Space University in Barcelona.

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.

Anna Weers, Director of Digital Marketing – Europe at TransPerfect, holds a Master's degree in Linguistics and Communication and has been working for TransPerfect since 2006. Anna oversees the digital marketing campaigns, branding, and creative content for TransPerfect's European hubs, contributing to the company's global presence. Anna holds dual German and English nationality.

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...

ESADE MBA graduate with almost 5 years of professional experience in the USA and Spain. Served in the Hellenic Army. I have a passion for the ocean and am a former swimmer and coach. Proud to continue my professional career in sales and technology as a member of the SAP family. As a Sales Development Executive my responsibilities are tailored towards the industries of Greece, Cyprus, and Malta.

Hi, I'm Felix Zilinskas. I'm a creative and art director with extensive experience in international markets. Currently I am founding CEO of Jiuston Advertising ( https://www.jiuston.space ) a marketing and creative strategy company. I am also a visual artist (https://www.fzilinskas.com ) Like you, in love with Barcelona and want to make it even better. Nice to meet you!