Buenos Aires JOIN

Daniel Romero Guiñón

Daniel has served as an executive for over 25 years, primarily as a CFO in family-owned companies and multinationals. He has worked professionally in Spain, France, the United States, Italy, and Germany.
He has been the CFO of companies like Gallina Blanca, Wrigley, Tui, Areas, and Carrefour España and has undertaken major merger, M&A, and transformation projects.
He has extensive experience as a proprietary director and is currently a board member at Avanterra. 
He is also the president of the Esade Alumni Finance Club, a member of the Directors Club, and president of the CFO Circle at the French-Spanish Chamber of Commerce.

Daniel Romero Guiñón

Daniel has served as an executive for over 25 years, primarily as a CFO in family-owned companies and multinationals. He has worked professionally in Spain, France, the United States, Italy, and Germany.
He has been the CFO of companies like Gallina Blanca, Wrigley, Tui, Areas, and Carrefour España and has undertaken major merger, M&A, and transformation projects.
He has extensive experience as a proprietary director and is currently a board member at Avanterra. 
He is also the president of the Esade Alumni Finance Club, a member of the Directors Club, and president of the CFO Circle at the French-Spanish Chamber of Commerce.

Daniel Romero Guiñón

Daniel has served as an executive for over 25 years, primarily as a CFO in family-owned companies and multinationals. He has worked professionally in Spain, France, the United States, Italy, and Germany.
He has been the CFO of companies like Gallina Blanca, Wrigley, Tui, Areas, and Carrefour España and has undertaken major merger, M&A, and transformation projects.
He has extensive experience as a proprietary director and is currently a board member at Avanterra. 
He is also the president of the Esade Alumni Finance Club, a member of the Directors Club, and president of the CFO Circle at the French-Spanish Chamber of Commerce.

Francisco Calvo

Francisco works as Head of Investments and Business Opportunities at BCC Grupo Cajamar Banca Privada.

He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and asset management. He has held various positions, including Director of Investee Companies and Joint Ventures, General Manager of SGIIC, CFO, Investment Fund Manager and Auditor of Financial Institutions at companies such as Cajamar, March Asset Management and EY.

His areas of expertise are asset management, business management and development, mergers and acquisitions, and team leadership.

Francisco Calvo

Francisco works as Head of Investments and Business Opportunities at BCC Grupo Cajamar Banca Privada.

He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and asset management. He has held various positions, including Director of Investee Companies and Joint Ventures, General Manager of SGIIC, CFO, Investment Fund Manager and Auditor of Financial Institutions at companies such as Cajamar, March Asset Management and EY.

His areas of expertise are asset management, business management and development, mergers and acquisitions, and team leadership.

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Francisco Calvo

Francisco works as Head of Investments and Business Opportunities at BCC Grupo Cajamar Banca Privada.

He has more than 20 years of experience in finance and asset management. He has held various positions, including Director of Investee Companies and Joint Ventures, General Manager of SGIIC, CFO, Investment Fund Manager and Auditor of Financial Institutions at companies such as Cajamar, March Asset Management and EY.

His areas of expertise are asset management, business management and development, mergers and acquisitions, and team leadership.

Rocío Reol Olano

Activa, versátil, multilingüe, orientada a resultados y con visión holística de empresa. Mentalidad abierta y bien estructurada, organizada y planificadora. Alta capacidad de comunicación y de adaptación a los entornos empresariales y sociales cambiantes. Visión del negocio, rigurosa, con capacidad para la gestión de personas y acostumbrada a la toma de decisiones. Experiencia demostrable en empresas de distintos sectores en todas las áreas económico-financieras.

Rocío Reol Olano

Activa, versátil, multilingüe, orientada a resultados y con visión holística de empresa. Mentalidad abierta y bien estructurada, organizada y planificadora. Alta capacidad de comunicación y de adaptación a los entornos empresariales y sociales cambiantes. Visión del negocio, rigurosa, con capacidad para la gestión de personas y acostumbrada a la toma de decisiones. Experiencia demostrable en empresas de distintos sectores en todas las áreas económico-financieras.

Rocío Reol Olano

Activa, versátil, multilingüe, orientada a resultados y con visión holística de empresa. Mentalidad abierta y bien estructurada, organizada y planificadora. Alta capacidad de comunicación y de adaptación a los entornos empresariales y sociales cambiantes. Visión del negocio, rigurosa, con capacidad para la gestión de personas y acostumbrada a la toma de decisiones. Experiencia demostrable en empresas de distintos sectores en todas las áreas económico-financieras.

Jaime Calatayud

Extensive experience in the financial sector, passionate about planning and financial advice and everything that involves innovation in the financial sector.

Jaime Calatayud

Extensive experience in the financial sector, passionate about planning and financial advice and everything that involves innovation in the financial sector.

Jaime Calatayud

Extensive experience in the financial sector, passionate about planning and financial advice and everything that involves innovation in the financial sector.

Juan Maria Massons

Joan Maria holds a Bachelor in Business Studies and an MBA from Esade, a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Córdoba and a PhD in Business Administration from Ramon Llull University. He won the 2012 ACCID Award for Academic Excellence. He is a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors. He has taught finance at Esade since 1966 and has been a guest lecturer at several universities in Spain and abroad. He has published six books on financial analysis and strategy. His seventh book is set to be published shortly. He works as a consultant on finance and business strategy. He provides advice to management teams. He sits on several boards and is a consultant to various general assembles.

Juan Maria Massons

Joan Maria holds a Bachelor in Business Studies and an MBA from Esade, a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Córdoba and a PhD in Business Administration from Ramon Llull University. He won the 2012 ACCID Award for Academic Excellence. He is a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors. He has taught finance at Esade since 1966 and has been a guest lecturer at several universities in Spain and abroad. He has published six books on financial analysis and strategy. His seventh book is set to be published shortly. He works as a consultant on finance and business strategy. He provides advice to management teams. He sits on several boards and is a consultant to various general assembles.

Juan Maria Massons

Joan Maria holds a Bachelor in Business Studies and an MBA from Esade, a Bachelor in Economics from the University of Córdoba and a PhD in Business Administration from Ramon Llull University. He won the 2012 ACCID Award for Academic Excellence. He is a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors. He has taught finance at Esade since 1966 and has been a guest lecturer at several universities in Spain and abroad. He has published six books on financial analysis and strategy. His seventh book is set to be published shortly. He works as a consultant on finance and business strategy. He provides advice to management teams. He sits on several boards and is a consultant to various general assembles.

Juan Manuel Peña

Ha dedicado su amplia vida profesional al sector de la salud y de los hospitales, y ha tenido la oportunidad de trabajar en la gerencia de hospitales, la consultoría hospitalaria a escala nacional e internacional, la gestión integral de proyectos de nuevos centros asistenciales en Europa, África, Asia y América, y la gestión de empresas proveedoras de servicios para el diseño, la construcción, el equipamiento, el mantenimiento y la operación de hospitales. 

Mariano Rigau

Mariano holds a Bachelor in Philosophy and Educational Sciences and an MBA from Esade (1988). He collaborates with the Esade Challenge for Talent as a private individual (1,000 x 1,000 programme) and serves as Vice President of the Insurance Club.

Since 2006, he has been the CEO of Arag SE Spain, a member of the group’s executive committee and President of Arag Services Spain and Portugal.

Over the course of his career, he has served as General Manager of the Royal Automobile Club of Spain (RACE), a board member at ARC Transsistance, Operations Manager at the Royal Automobile Club of Catalonia (RACC), General Manager of Universal Asistencia (RACC Group), a member of the executive committee of RACC, Deputy General Manager of Sabadell Aseguradora, Deputy CEO of Banco de Europa and General Manager of Investment and Leasing for Europe at the Banco de Europa Group.

Helena Borbón

Helena has 20 years of professional experience in general management. She currently serves as Director General of the CARES Foundation and Administrator of Empresa d’Inserció CODEC, both of which are dedicated to outsourcing operational and logistical services, to people with disabilities and to people at risk of social exclusion, respectively.

She holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). She has also completed the Leadership and Social Innovation Programme at Esade and the General Management Programme at IESE.

José Luis Morales

José Luis has built his career in operations and supply-chain management in the multinational environment of the auxiliary automotive industry, at companies such as Ficosa, Sintermetal and Gestamp.

He specialises in improving value flow in operations and planning by means of lean manufacturing techniques, DMAIC 6-Sigma, QRQC, automated production and robotics.

Ricard Lascorz

Ricard holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor in Law from Esade (class of 2019). During his studies, he was involved in various academic activities, including the Esade Student Finance Society and the Esade debate team. After doing internships in the fields of corporate law (Uría Menéndez) and investment banking (Morgan Stanley), he decided to go to work for the family business. He currently serves as Business Development Manager at Plimon Global and is a member of the company’s board of directors. His primary responsibilities are management, growth and internationalisation.

Susana Sebastiá

Susana holds a Bachelor in Law from the University of Zaragoza. She completed the Programme for Management Development at Esade in 2008 and the General Management Programme at IESE Business School in 2019.

She has 20 years of experience in executive positions at major companies in the health and social-care sector.

Specialised in management, she has held operations management and division management positions. In this capacity, she has contributed to the growth and transformation of the sector, which today is a benchmark for economic growth and job creation.

Throughout her career, Susana has worked with government bodies on the implementation and development of various services, emerging as a strong advocate for public-private partnerships.

Since 2019, she has served as Asset Management Director at Healthcare Activos, an investment platform specialised in real-estate assets in the health and long-term-care industry.

Marguerite Chaignot

Using open-ended questions and specialised tools, I help coachees become aware of their potential and the changes they want to create. In particular, I can help you develop confidence/self-esteem, manage your emotions (fear, anger, sadness), better manage your interpersonal relationships, and make you more effective as a team leader and decision-maker in difficult contexts. 

Clients explore these new methods, perspectives and resources on their own, with the aim of developing their full potential, adopting new perspectives, better managing their personal or professional life, becoming happier and more efficient, and having a more positive impact on the world.

Specialities: 

• Positive intelligence coaching (managing saboteurs and strengthening the wise part of yourself)
• Self-esteem and decision-making coaching
• Career Orientation and Job Search Coaching Consulting
• Self-employed and business creation Consulting
• Team cohesion facilitation
• Collective Intelligence facilitation (co-development method)

Languages: Spanish, English, French

Certification: 

• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), CTI
• Executive Coaching, Único model, Instituto de Comunicación
• Sikkhona relational model, Instituto de Comunicación
   

Berta Santos Rouco

With 10 years of experience as a lawyer in different law firms and multinational companies, and 10 years of experience as a coach in various multinational companies and organizations.

The coaching process with me is focused on helping individuals transform their professional careers by developing their own resources, tools, and skills to dare to drive and face the changes they know they need.

Additionally, I am also an expert in coaching processes for individuals over 50, who need to find realistic solutions to the challenges and changes imposed by the market, in the later stages of their working lives.

Languages: Spanish / English

Certification: ICF / ACC

Clàudia Cornella Durany

My specialty is guiding leaders through their personal and professional development in changing times and environments. The goal of this process is to help them develop influential and motivational leadership so that they can achieve their goals, increase their performance, improve their team’s results and, at the same time, help them live fuller and happier personal and professional lives. 
I do all this through change management, development of executive skills (soft skills), emotional intelligence, self-leadership and team leadership.

Coaching Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, English

Certifications: 

• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) for International Coach Federation
• Associate Certified Coach (CAC) for Spanish Coaching Association (ASESCO)

Alex Duran

Engineer by education, supply chain manager by experience, and sportsman by passion, Alex has held different leadership positions in several multinational companies in Barcelona and Zürich. He co-founded Nexspares in 2018, a consultancy firm devoted to help aircraft operators source aircraft spares more efficiently.

In Switzerland since 2011, he loves riding his road bike, participates in the Zürich visual arts scene and enjoys discovering hidden places, bars and restaurants throughout the city

Teresa Nicolau

After spending more than a decade at PwC early in her career, Teresa has held executive posts at private enterprises and led public entities in a diverse range of industries, including automotive, IT, food, services and tourism.

She specialises in strategic financial management for sustainable business development in organisations. Among other posts, she currently sits on the board of a private-sector company and is the treasurer and a trustee of a private foundation.

In addition to participating as a speaker in Esade webinars, she serves as a mentor and actively collaborates with Esade Alumni Pro Bono Consultants.

Rodrigo Rama Dellepiane

Career Coaching for High Performance / Strengthening Women’s Leadership / Coaching Migrant Professionals and Native Returnees / Supporting Work-Life Balance / Guiding Brave Decisions

GH ‘86 / MBA ‘89

Coach, trainer and psychologist. Forty-two years of professional experience as a senior executive, trainer and entrepreneur.

I provide growth tools to individuals, teams and organisations.

Deep, disruptive, tenacious and passionate.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, French and Portuguese

Certification: Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation

Maximiliano Ranftl

Graduado en Derecho en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina) y del Máster de Especialización en Derecho de las TIC, Redes Sociales y Propiedad Intelectual por ESADE Business & Law School. 

Inició su trayectoria en Argentina como paralegal en el área de Derecho Societario del despacho ABBFP&W incorporándose posteriormente al despacho Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal donde completó el programa de Jóvenes Profesionales e integró el equipo de Propiedad Intelectual. Se incorporó entonces al departamento de Derecho Mercantil del despacho Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle. En Barcelona, ha formado parte del equipo de contratos de Agilent Technologies y ahora está trabajando en el sector farmacéutico, como abogado corporativo de Farmaprojects. 

Su experiencia internacional en asesoramiento jurídico, redacción de contratos y análisis de normativa, junto con su enfoque orientado a negocio, le otorgan una visión integral del Derecho aplicado al capital intelectual y a las nuevas tecnologías. 

Vishesh Dalal

Part of the Esade MBA Batch of 2018, Vishesh is currently working as an Investment Professional with the Clermont Group and has experience across the investment lifecycle in emerging markets as well as the US.

While at Esade, he was the President of the Finance Club and did an exchange with the Haas School of Business, University of Berkeley. He is trained as an accountant and is a CFA Charterholder. His past experience includes a stint at Ernst & Young and an entrepreneurial experience of setting up an e-commerce start-up in India.

Vishesh has had the opportunity to live, study and work across Singapore, India, US, Norway, Spain and Colombia. Being an adventure-sports enthusiast, he has participated in several time-speed-distance (TSD) car rallies across India, holds a PADI scuba diving license and has bungee jumped at 2 of the top 5 highest bungee jumping locations in the world.

Joaquín Acha

Joaquín has spent his entire professional career in the field of logistics and passenger mobility, at companies such as Arthur Andersen and RACC. He is currently the CEO of La Unión S.A., the leading intercity passenger transport company in the Basque Country and Navarre. He is the president of the Mobility and Logistics Cluster of the Basque Country. He has served as president of the Esade Alumni Operations Club and been a guest lecturer in the Department of Operations.

Paula Gual

Desde 2017 co-fundadora de Kalcetin.es, marca de calcetines que diseña, y fabrica 100% en España. Calcetines de compresión y calcetines de algodón estampados y de colores exclusivos.

Borja Solans

Responsable del área Laboral de la firma Gabinet Casas, despacho especializado en derecho laboral y fiscal, con un equipo formado por más de 30 profesionales con sede en Lleida y Mollerusa.

Graduado en Derecho por la Universidad de Lleida. Master de Abogacia y doble master de Derecho Laboral y Recursos Humanos por ESADE y Master en marketing y digital business.

Desde el 2014 imparto clases como profesor asociado en el grado de Relaciones Laborales de la Escuela Universitaria de Relaciones Laborales (EURL) adscrito a la Universidad de Lleida. Concretamente en las asignaturas de derecho del trabajo y derecho procesal laboral y sancionador.

Actualmente, también ejerzo las siguientes responsabilidades:

Desde 2016, Mediador y conciliador del Tribunal Laboral de Catalunya.

Desde 2017, presidente de los jóvenes abogados de Lleida.
Desde 2017, miembro de la Junta Directiva de ESADE ALUMNI LLEIDA.
Desde 2017, miembro de la Junta Directiva de PIMEC JOVES LLEIDA
Desde 2018, miembro del comité ejecutivo de PIMEC LLEIDA
Desde 2018, Miembro del Consejo de Administración en la Comisión de Seguridad y Salud Laboral del Consejo de Relaciones Laborales.
Desde 2019, miembro del Comité Ejecutivo de la Cámara de Comercio de Lleida.
Desde 2019, Vocal de la Comisión Provincial del Observatorio de Lucha Contra el Fraude a la Seguridad Social.
Desde 2019, Miembro de la comisión de cultura del ICALL
Desde 2020, Vicepresidente de PIMEC JOVES Lleida.
Desde 2020, Colaborador de teleponent en la sección del asesor
Desde 2020, Colaborador de GLOBALleida en la sección de la voz de los expertos
Desde 2021, Miembro de la comisió Laboral de PIMEC

Natalia Rigueiro

Graduada en Derecho, Doble Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía y Derecho Internacional de los Negocios, y del Máster de Especialización en Derecho de las TIC, Redes Sociales y Propiedad Intelectual por Esade Business & Law School. 

Inició su trayectoria en Clifford Chance, en el departamento de litigación. Posteriormente trabajó en H&A en el departamento de marcas durante dos años. Después de estar en el departamento de propiedad intelectual en Baker McKenzie se unió al equipo legal de Wallbox Chargers encargándose de la parte de propiedad intelectual e industrial de la compañía.
 

Rosa M. Sanz

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Inés Pons

Portfolio Catalogue & Support - Petcare at Mars

Javier Borja

Interim Management & Independent Advisor - Council Member

Ricardo San Marcos de la Torre

Ricardo San Marcos es Socio Director de Vaciero ademas de liderar el Área Concursal e Insolvencias de la firma. Dirige los proyectos de solicitud y tramitación de concursos de acreedores y acuerdos de refinanciación regulados por la Ley Concursal. Como experto en reestructuraciones e insolvencias complejas, ha coordinado transacciones para adquisición de unidades de negocio parciales de empresas en procesos de cierre o liquidación. También ha sido designado en múltiples ocasiones administrador concursal y administrador judicial de compañías en dificultades.

Abogado y Economista especialista en crisis empresarial, es también diplomado en Management Development por ESADE, complementado la formación en dirección de empresas con programas en Marketing estratégico por ESADE y Marketing Digital por ESIC. Cuenta con una dilatada experiencia en el asesoramiento continuado en consolidación y reestructuración de empresas, desarrollo de negocio y asesoramiento a la dirección. Ha participado en procesos y negociaciones para adquisición de empresa y negocios, en el ámbito nacional e internacional. Es también Auditor oficial de Cuentas y Mediador Concursal, Civil y Mercantil.

Ponente habitual en foros, cursos y seminarios y profesor colaborador de la Universidad de Oviedo, es también autor de numerosos artículos y tribunas de opinión. Además es Vicepresidente del Instituto de Mediación del Principado de Asturias.

Anna Aguiar

Currently in her last year of the Double Degree in Business Administration and Law. Anna is passionate about startups and technology. She has been the co-President of E3 (Esade’s Entrepreneurship Association) and has done internships at Gartner, Accenture and Caixabank, among others.

Anna took part in Summer Schools and International Programs at Bocconi University, NYU, Georgetown University, WU Vienna and King’s College London.
Her international background has allowed her to participate in many international projects including the European Youth Parliament and creating a Startup idea as well.

Anna has been involved in the organization of many events at ESADE and has also been a TA of the Esade Full-Time MBA.

Always open to help others and to be part of new projects!

Vanesa Estorach

Bachelor of Business Administration and MBA from Esade, with a postgraduate degree in International Management from HEC Paris.

Her entire career has been related to innovation and technology, both at startups and at large corporations. After having worked as a product manager at other digital companies, she now leads the digital transformation of the Digital IA area at Sanofi.

In 2008, she co-founded Women in Mobile (WiM), an organisation that works to promote and raise the profile of women in the technology sector.

Arnau Grifoll

Bachelor of Business Administration (IQS), two Masters in Finance (IEF and University of Alcalá) and MBA (Esade).

More than 10 years of professional experience in strategic consulting, venture capital, consumer goods, exports and publishing. He has a global vision of business management, with a strong focus on achieving objectives, improving processes and obtaining results.

He applies all of his knowledge and experience to ensure that his clients get the most out of their business and to identify any business opportunities that may arise, whether in terms of cost savings or growth and expansion.

He is a firm believer that all companies, regardless of their size and resources, should be able to access the best market conditions. “This is my personal objective, and it will be my job from now on.”

Montserrat Palencia

Montserrat is a tax Lawyer.

She started her career in Tax by obtaining a Law Degree with a business concentration at ESADE Business School. Her formation was completed with a Master Degree in Law (MUA) 2016, and a Master Degree in Tax Consulting and Management 2016 (AGT).

She works as a Tax Lawyer for Credit Suisse in Zurich. She has been working in the legal tax practice of Gomez Acebo & Pombo and Cases & Lacambra, two prestigious Law Firms in Barcelona. Simultaneously she assisted finance professionals in their preparation for the European Financial Advisor (EFA) certification at Instituto Superior de Empresa y Finanzas (ISEFi).

Her professional experiences are completed through summer collaborations with nonprofit organizations. For the past four years, she has been a member of Sprout. Sprout is a non-profit organization based in New York City that provides travel and recreational opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

These experiences have provided her with a positive attitude, a high sense of duty, strong communication and negotiation skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work with different backgrounds and teams.

Magdalena Kucharska

VP, Government Account Management
National Health Insurance Company – Daman

Magdalena is a global health insurance executive with an Executive MBA from Esade. She also completed a healthcare MBA exchange at Duke. She has moved to Abu Dhabi seven years ago and is currently the Vice President for Government Account Management at the National Health Insurance Company – Daman, the leading health insurer in the region. She is a trusted advisor on topics related to cross-border care, global healthcare operations, innovation and new technologies.

Magdalena brings a wealth of experience in managing international healthcare setups and implementing complex projects in the UAE, the GCC and Europe. She has worked with several C-suites on implementing strategic initiatives and growing businesses. She is passionate and constantly updating her knowledge about AI, the metaverse and the impact on the healthcare space. In her free time, she enjoys travelling and dancing.

Laura Cespedosa Cañada

Labor coaching: Psychologist, coach and head hunter, I help you to know the reality of the labor market with the real point of view of the current market. I have accompanied more than 4,500 people in their professional transition.

Executive Coaching: I accompany CEOs and middle managers in their continuous improvement process. My vision as Human Resources director and my participation in steering committees will help you define your challenges and achieve them, empowering yourself and leading teams to achieve their engagement and that of clients. Specialized in team and sales coaching, as well as agile leadership.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan

Certification: ICF, with more than 4,500 hours

Abdullah Althukair

Ernest Morales

Ernest is an associate at MGC Arbitration, where his main area of practice is international commercial and investment arbitration. He is a member of the Paris and Barcelona Bar Associations. He has acted as a lawyer and administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in international arbitration proceedings, both ad hoc and institutional, under a wide range of jurisdictions and applicable laws. He has experience in the banking, construction and energy sectors, among others.

He teaches in the Master in International Business Law at Esade and has served as the school’s coach for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot since 2017. He has written several articles, served as a panellist at international conferences and organised several events in the field of arbitration, while also serving as co-chair of the Paris Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (PVYAP) organisation.

Ernest holds a Bachelor in Law, a Master in International Business Law and a Master in Legal Practice from Esade Law School, as well as a Bachelor in International Arbitration from Sciences Po. He is a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan and he is fluent in English, French and Portuguese.

Alberto Dell’Anna

My name is Alberto Dell’Anna, a seasoned finance professional currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development and Sustainability at Banco Sabadell. With over 7 years of experience at Banco Sabadell, I have progressed from a Business Development Analyst role in America and Asia to positions of increasing responsibility. I started as an Officer, then became an Assistant Vice President, and in April 2021, I was appointed as Vice President of Business Development for America and Asia. Since January 2022, I have held my current role based in Miami, Florida, United States.

In terms of education, I earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a Finance specialization from the University of Northern Colorado. I furthered my studies with a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in International Management from ESADE Business & Law School. I also participated in an exchange program at Nanyang Technological University, focusing on doing business in Asia. Recently, I completed a Certificate in Management Essentials from Harvard Business School Online, expanding my knowledge in that area.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong skills in business development, sustainability, and strategic analysis. I am dedicated to driving business growth while promoting sustainability across all our operations. I firmly believe that integrating sustainability into business strategy is essential for making a positive impact on society and the environment.

In summary, my professional journey in the finance sector, combined with my expertise in business development and focus on sustainability, position me as an asset in the industry.

Laura Tapias

I am an accomplished Executive Leader with a track record of success in driving strategic sales, business development, and partnerships in the Entertainment & Media industry. Throughout my career, I have focused on expanding businesses across the United States, Spain, and Latin America, leveraging my expertise in the TV/media business, marketing, promotions, and technical operations. Fluent in English, Spanish, and conversational Hebrew, I bring a multicultural perspective and a deep understanding of industry trends.

I have a proven ability to build start-up offices from the ground up, launch new services and technologies, penetrate international markets, and drive significant business growth. My skill set encompasses strategic planning, B2B sales, territory management, market research, revenue generation, and team management.

In my role as the VP for Americas & Spain at Applicaster, I have played a pivotal role in expanding streaming apps and acquiring new customers. I have successfully renegotiated agreements, driven business development initiatives, and identified new potential channels for growth.

I completed an Advanced Media Program at IESE Business School & UCLA’s Anderson School of Management focusing on Media and Entertainment. Additionally, I earned a Master's degree in Marketing from ESADE Business School. I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Communication and Media Studies, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Universitat Ramon Llull.

José Miguel Martínez Checa

Telecommunication Engineer and ESADE’s Executive MBA with over nineteen years of experience creating and bringing new solutions to the market on leading and management positions for biotech, software vendors and consultancy firms. I have worked with Top enterprises in different sectors helping them innovate to achieve success through the adoption of differet technologies and ways of working.

Specialties: Business Administration, Sales, Presales, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Intranet, Enterprise 2.0, CMS, BPM, Project Management, Team Building, Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Management, Financial Analysis and Planning, Investments evaluation, Competitive Strategy, Corporate Governance, Brand Management, Commercialization, Change and Risk Management and Business Information Systems Governance.

Aleix Pérez

Aleix Pérez Pitarch, a registered lawyer in Spain and New York, is an associate at Armesto & Asociados, an arbitration law firm, where he serves as the secretary and assistant to ad-hoc and institutional international tribunals, both commercial and investment, under different bodies of law.

‌Before joining Armesto & Asociados, Aleix worked as a lawyer in the litigation and arbitration department at Garrigues (Barcelona) for several years, where he represented numerous Spanish and international clients in court proceedings. He had previous interned in the litigation department (Barcelona) and international arbitration department (London) at Clifford Chance.

‌Aleix is a graduate in law and has a double master’s degree in International Business Law and Access to the Legal Profession from Esade Law School which he earned with an Esade Talent scholarship, and has participated in exchange programs at the University of Pennsylvania Law School (Philadelphia, UA) and the Center for Transnational Legal Studies (London, United Kingdom). In 2022, he earned an LL.M. (Master of Laws) from Harvard Law School, wholly funded by a postgraduate scholarship from the “la Caixa” Foundation, where he specialized in international arbitration and international law. He speaks Spanish, English and Catalan and has advanced knowledge of French.

José Luis Ybarra

I have spent more than 9 years working in an international environment, with the opportunity to rotate between different areas. I have been part of several departments and acquired different roles and responsibilities which have helped me to better understand company strategies and needs. In the last 6 years I have specialized in procurement, focusing on transforming purchasing departments where I have optimized spent and obtained significant increases in EBITDA. I am constantly motivated to exceed the stated objectives, develop teams and create a collaborative corporate culture and always concerned with generating a positive impact on society with sustainable solutions.

José Francisco Samaniego Linares

I worked at Boehringer Mannheim and Roche Diagnostics since 1981 (38 years) until I retired as KAM-Andalusia in November 2019.

I am a 2007 Esade PMD alumnus and currently a member of the Board of Directors of ESADE Alumni in Eastern Andalusia.

Maria Esther Martinez

Spain, France, United Arab Emirates, United States….my life has been an eventful journey with many accomplishments along the way.

B.A. in Telecommunications Engineering by the University of Vigo, I started my career at the Airbus Headquarters in France as Radio-communication engineer. Four years after, I left everything behind to move to Dubai – At that time a challenging place for foreigneirs and especially for working women. My experience at Airbus however allowed me to land a job with Alcatel working on the Dubai Airport expansion as Radio System Lead engineer. Upon conclusion of the project, I joined Kuwaiti-owned technology start-up, TagStone. TagStone’s goal was to introduce RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology into the Middle East. I was able to bring my experience of working in multicultural teams combined with my technical background and my interpersonal skills to quickly progress to COO of the company.

After 11 years in Dubai, I moved to Miami and I am excited about this new experience and the opportunity to share my knowledge!

Top Skills: Leadership, teamwork, team building, strategic planning, business development, product development, product management, project management, organizational transformation and cross cultural working capabilities.

Manuel Sarmiento Cruz

Doctor specializing in Sports Medicine and Family and Community Medicine.

Chief Medical Officer at Rafa Nadal Academy since 2017. Doctor in the Medical Services of RCD Mallorca (2014-2019). Head of Studies in the Multiprofessional Family and Community Care Teaching Unit of Mallorca (2013-2020).

As a doctor specializing in sports medicine, he has also worked at the High-Performance Sports Center of the Balearic Islands and at events like the International Rugby Tournament in the sub-91 teams, the Challenge-Vuelta Ciclista bicycle competition on Mallorca, the Spanish Jumping Championship, the Challenger ATP Rafa Nadal tennis tournament, the first division of the Professional Soccer League, the Soccer King’s Cup, Spain’s Veteran Tennis Championship, the men’s Volleyball Superleague, the Jeux des Îles, the Judo Championships of the Balearic Islands, and more.

He has organized more than 30 conferences and scientific workshops. As a researcher, he has participated in 10 scientific projects and published more than 50 scholarly articles and book chapters. As a teacher, he has provided more than 500 hours of health training, in addition to serving as a master’s degree professor at the University of Lleida and the University Alfonso X.

He considers himself motivated about teaching and healthcare for the community and is a music fan.

Bander Al Junaidi

Bander is a transformative executive with sharp business acumen, embodying innovation, entrepreneurship, and a growth mindset. With expertise in shared services, leading teams, change management, business improvement, and organizational development, Bander offers a holistic approach to corporate transformation. In addition to the large corporate world, he excels in spearheading innovative projects and launching startups. He is passionate about empowering people and organizations to thrive. With nearly two decades of experience across government and private sectors, Bander consistently delivers positive impacts to clients, stakeholders, shareholders, and the wider community.

Mateo Gonzalo Diaz Gomez

Award-Winning Multilingual (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) International Supply Chain Professional.
Results driven business development leader with a 15+ year background in international sales, relationship management, new client acquisition, and key account management. Passionate for connecting clients to compelling opportunities within their market space.

Lorena Toda Lloret

More than 20 years of managerial experience in the life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical, OTC, medical devices, and similar at companies like Novartis, LEO Pharma, LETI pharma (reported to CEO and board), and Fresenius Medical Care. She has managed launches, mature products, and a variety of channels (pharmacy, hospital, primary care, B2B, online), along with changes in cycles, restructurings, growth, sector changes, and diversification. She is currently the Commercial Head Director of Fresenius Medical Care IBERIA, a  leading global dialysis technology company with turnover of 140M in Iberia. She is also a member of the group’s board in Spain and Portugal.

She is a mentor and advisor of startups and SME’s at Acció (Catalonia Trade & Investment, Government of Catalonia). She is the co-founder of WA4STEAM, an association of women investors who invest in tech startups, a member of Ejecon (an association of women managers and executives), and the secretary of the executive board of the Atlètic Terrassa Hockey Club. She has experience starting companies and startups from scratch, as well as transforming teams and companies.

She is currently managing a major transformation of the company: digitalization, sustainability, and change in the sales model. She has also been a winner of the Womenalia award.

Irene Juan Valdeomillos

Irene Juan Valeomillos is the current Marketing Director at MIVI Salud, where she stands out for her global vision and purpose-driven strategy. Her empathetic and solution-oriented approach has allowed her to excel in the fields of marketing and advertising.

Throughout her career, Irene has held key roles in planning and strategy, specializing in advertising media and account management. Her professional trajectory includes collaborations with renowned brands in Spain such as Renault, Coca Cola Company, McDonald's, Flying Tiger, Cervezas Victoria, and Twenix.

With a solid experience and a focus on innovation and effectiveness, Irene continues to drive the growth and success of MIVI Salud.

Jorge Carballo Ramos

Senior Business Manager and Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Leadership, Innovation, Transformation Processes, Cultural Change, and Entrepreneurship at an international level. I am dedicated to supporting Executives in achieving their goals, no matter how challenging they may seem, ensuring that they always find and give their best version and enjoy the journey.

In addition to my work as an Executive and Team Coach, I also work on these aspects as a Mentor in processes of Change and Personal and Professional Development.

Languages: Spanish / English

Certification: International Coaching Federation (ICF) and European School of Coaching (EEC) Certified

Paris Makriyannis

Senior Consultant

Paris Makriyannis has more than 17 years experience in high level management and consulting for the elevators sector. More than 13 years engagement with historic cars, rallies, events organization and car restoration. More than 5 years experience in car evaluations and dealership.

Paris is a founding member and the head of the Greek Chapter of ESADE Alumni. He studied Business administration in the Athens University of Economics and Business and did his FTMBA in ESADE from 1999 to 2001.

He speaks fluently Greek, German, English, Spanish and mid-level of French. He lived and worked in Greece, Germany and Spain.

Diego Fernando Cardona Madariaga

Ingeniero especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos, MSc, DEA y PhD en Ciencias Administrativas con énfasis en Aplicación Estratégica de Tecnología en Organizaciones Gubernamentales y Posdoctorado en docencia mediada con TIC. Su desarrollo profesional ha estado enmarcado en el sector académico como alto directivo, colaborador e investigador, así como conferencista en aplicación estratégica de tecnología en organizaciones. De manera paralela ha permanecido vinculado al sector TIC, en el ámbito de la definición estratégica empresarial y la definición competitiva sectorial como ingeniero en empresas privadas, alto directivo en el gobierno colombiano y consultor a través de agencias de apoyo multilateral para múltiples gobiernos latinoamericanos. En la actualidad se desempeña como Vicerrector Académico de la Universidad EAN Colombia.

Periklis Tsoulos

Passionate about exploring and intrigued by challenge, after I studied in the business schools of 4 European countries I started building experience in management consulting and financial analysis of international projects.

I like crunching numbers and building business plans and financial reports. So far, I am working for corporates but partnering with start-ups and small businesses to explore growth opportunities would be extra inspiring. On the side, I love traveling and releasing all my energy left on my new hobby, squash.

Priyanka Gelli

Priyanka Gelli is I am a Full-time MBA (2011 batch) graduate. After the MBA, she went back to my roots of continuing to pursue a career in Finance. She has worked in Equity Research with a special focus on the Banking Sector in India. However, her keen interest in the people development field eventually led her to become a qualified Life Coach. Today, she has her own practice in Mumbai and Coach Individuals from different lifestyles.

Manasa Garemella

Manasa Garemella has over 7 years of experience in marketing and business strategy. 

She is currently based in Mumbai and works at Sharrp Ventures, Harsh Mariwala family office. 

Previously, Manasa has held a senior marketing role at a leading e-commerce unicorn in India. She started her career at Madison, where she worked on Mondelez India’s media business

She holds a Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Delhi and a M.Sc. in Marketing from ESADE Business School, where her master thesis focussed on a new product line at Kraft Foods. She graduated from ESADE in 2010.

She is an avid traveller and is learning Indian classical music.

https://www.facebook.com/manasa.garemella

André Sousa Cruz

Senior Consulting Manager with +18 years of professional experience within automotive, aerospace, solar and manufacturing global companies. Full Time MBA from ESADE 2009 class and MSc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Porto. Currently, within CGN's Global Supply Chain & Operations practice, André has already worked in 10 European countries.

Marc Castañé

Passionate about digital, fast paced, innovative, disruptive and multicultural environments. After 7 years working as financial consultant in Barcelona, I started my Digital career in one of the fastest growing German Start-Ups in Europe, mainly in Marketing Operations, Business Analytics and Processes functions. I hold a Business Administration degree and a Tax and Management Master from ESADE, Spain. Based in Munich, Germany, I am part of the ESADE Alumni Chapter Board in the Bavarian region.

Joan Miquel Malagelada

With more than 25 years of experience in the automotive sector, both in Spain and Germany, I have worked as Marketing and Commercial Director of the Volkswagen, SEAT, Audi and Hyundai brands.

I am currently an independent consultant (automotivemarketing.es), in addition to collaborating with ESADE Alumni as a mentor and president of the Automotive and Mobility Club.

MY PERSONAL BLOG: http://www.foroautomocion.com/

WEB AS CONSULTANT: https://www.automotivemarketing.es/

Irakli Rogava

Hi, my name is Irakli and I am ESADE MBA graduate from Co2017. After finishing my MBA studies I have joined IKEA supply chain team in Älmhult where IKEA was born 70 years ago. I am privileged to represent ESADE Alumni in Sweden and to help build a strong collaboration between ESADE and IKEA. Looking forward to supporting ESADE community in connecting with Swedish talent as well as with the business represented in Sweden.

Lorena Sánchez

Lorena Sánchez has a Law Degree from the University of Pompeu Fabra (2005), Master in International Business Law (DIN) from ESADE (2009) and Program for Management Development (PMD) from ESADE (2015); He has completed specialization courses at the Università degli Studi Roma III, Edimburgh University, ICADE and INSEAD. Currently, she is the Legal Director at MARTIDERM Group, where she coordinates legal and compliance issues. He has worked as a Legal Counsel for eight years in the URIACH pharmaceutical company, in addition to working as a Legal Counsel in other multinationals in the service sector. Since September 2015, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Law Club.

Antonio Alés

I was born in the 60s and I consider myself a "Perennial", the ageless generation! . In 2013 I celebrated the fiftieth anniversary. Being surplus quota allowed me to get rid of the Military Service, finish my academic training and enter the labor market without interruptions.

I consider myself the fruit of multinationals. I accumulate more than 30 years of experience in 3 technology companies. During these 6 years I have had the luxury of leading strategic and operational areas. Having a permanent, avant-garde and real-time training is priceless! 7 years ago I focused on promoting intrapreneurship and managing change processes.

Since April 2019 I have a new challenge in Schneider Electric: direct the strategy and implement the new Client Software platforms to improve your user experience in the journey towards the Digital Transformation of the complex B2B environment.

All this multicultural and multidisciplinary baggage gives me a broad business vision and an enormous capacity for adaptation, as well as the virtue of promoting transformation projects, or business development, in highly volatile and uncertain VUCA scenarios.

On a personal level, I have a passion to undertake, innovate and motivate teams. I love technology and simplicity, I like intrigues, dilemmas and the art of magic, as well as reinventing day to day. My experience in intrapreneurship encourages me to advise startups and, my motivation for innovation and technology, lead me to support ESADE Alumni within the Board of Directors of the Business Innovation & Technologies Club and the ESADE Business Angels network BAN, as "collaborative startup advisor".

I have learned that companies are "living beings", with the obligation to evolve. If they don't, they disappear. As I would say @Darwin, it is a simple matter of adaptation!
 

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Javier Mencía Gutiérrez

Digital optimist addressing the change of era, I work at the Endesa Digital Transformation Office, with a specific focus on the business vision ("economics" and planning), implementation of the agile methodology and digitalization initiatives. On the other hand, I am part of the Board of an investment club in digital startups.

In the last professional stage I developed functions of management control, development of dashboards for senior management and participation in strategic projects in Enel.

Previously, 11 years managing teams and projects of an organizational and operational type, negotiating with public administrations, cooperating with multiple departments of the company and with suppliers.

I have grown in 5 different countries, which has given me the ability to work in multicultural environments and be very adaptable to changes.

Mireia Oranias

Mireia is an Audit Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Barcelona, specialising in the tourism and real estate sectors. She has been a member of the Spanish Official Register of Account Auditors (ROAC) since 2006.

She has 20 years of experience auditing and advising businesses in Spain, especially groups that apply IFRS Standards. She specialises in working with tourism and real estate clients. She has international experience, having worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers USA in Washington DC from 2006 to 2007. She is the partner responsible for the auditing business in the tourism sector at PwC Spain.

David

David is the Director of Mercer Consulting, S.L.U.

He has more than 20 years of experience advising multinational companies on how to transform their business strategy through people. He has held various positions at Mercer, including Business Leader at Mercer Marsh Benefits, the employee-benefits strategic area at Marsh McLennan.

His area of expertise is the design of compensation and benefits policies aligned with business objectives. He has in-depth knowledge of the infrastructure and tourism sectors. He has extensive knowledge of pensions and personal insurance in the Spanish market and has led the implementation of international benefit-strategy programmes as well as merger and acquisition processes.

He holds a Bachelor in Actuarial and Financial Sciences from Carlos III University of Madrid. He completed the Programme for Management Development at Esade. He is also a qualified insurance mediator and is a member of the Institute of Spanish Actuaries.

Manuel Gancedo

Since 2001, Manuel has worked at Gancedo, a leading design and space-creation company with a track record stretching back more than 75 years. After working on internationalisation projects for several years, he became the company’s director in 2014.

He is a great advocate of family businesses, the values they represent and the benefits they generate for society.

Birkás-Kováts Szabolcs

Szabolcs is a marketing and sales professional with an original background in retail. While at Esade he was an active member of both the retail and the sports business club, he interned at the DFS HQ (LVMH group) in Hong Kong. A year after the completion of his full time MBA studies (class of 2014) he returned to Budapest and made a successful career transition. He became member of the organizing committee of the biggest (sport)event ever organized in Hungary. Szabolcs was in charge of the sponsor/fan village and the merchandising program of the FINA World Championships after which he was invited to join the Hungarian Swimming Federation. Currently he oversees the marking & commercial aspects of several international swimming meets, including the LEN European Aquatics Championships and FINA Swimming World Cups organized by the leading sport Federation of the country. Szabolcs has been acting as the President of the ESADE Alumni Budapest Chapter, his passion towards Barcelona and his alma mater has remained strong ever since.

Maumita Sinhamahapatra

After my MBA, I spent a year working in Germany for one of the largest energy utilities. Since my return to India I have been working in the renewable energy industry. Through my work I am contributing towards India's transformation into one of the leaders in sustainable energy. In my spare time, I love reading and travelling.

Evarist Juncosa

With more than 20 years of experience in marketing, trade marketing, and sales in large retailers like Bacardi, Heineken, and American Nike, he is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Bacardi Iberia Iberia and Greece, where he is the Head of Commercial Operations and Category Management.

He previously worked in the Bacardi Global organization as an International Key Account, managing accounts like Carrefour World Trade, Auchan, Everest, and Amazon. He has also been the Trade Marketing Manager at Bacardi and the Group Marketing Manager at Heineken Spain. 

He is used to working in international and multicultural environments and has had different professional experiences abroad, like the Heineken launch in Chile. 

He has long been associated with Esade Alumni as the founder of the Marketing Club in 2001, where he was president for 10 years. He is currently a board member of that club.  

José Campos

José holds a Bachelor in Business Studies and an MBA from Esade.

He spent 14 years building a career in marketing at various consumer-goods multinationals (CPC/Unilever, PepsiCo and Kellogg’s). He later went on to lead various growth projects in consumer healthcare, both at multinationals (SmithKline Beecham) and at family businesses (Lacer, Ordesa and Ferrer), where he spent a total of nearly 19 years. He has served as a board member and as chairman of the board at two subsidiaries of Ordesa.

He is currently an independent consultant at the Warrior Consumer Healthcare Advisory, where he focuses on business-development projects, internationalisation, strategic marketing, and mergers and acquisitions.

He is a founding member and treasurer of Instituto Consumer Healthcare. He serves as a mentor at Esade Alumni and is a member of Esade BAN.

Maria Del Carmen Fernández

María del Carmen is a journalist specialising in health and medicine. Since February 2016, she has directed the Unidad Editorial titles Diario Médico, Correo Farmacéutico and CuídatePlus.

She joined Diario Médico’s Barcelona newsroom in 1994 and was later appointed team coordinator and editor-in-chief, a position she held from 2004 until January 2016. She had previously contributed to the newspaper Avui (now El Punt Avui) and worked as a newswriter specialising in health and medicine at Diari de Barcelona and Nou Diari de Barcelona (defunct since 1994).

She holds a Bachelor in Information Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1989) and a Postgraduate Degree in Integrated Health Services Management from Esade (2011-2012). She is a board member of the Esade Alumni Health and Pharma Club. She also teaches in the Master in Hospital and Health Service Management at the University of Barcelona (UB) and in the UB-ESAME Master in Pharmaceutical Industry Scientific Departments.

Ahmed Moussa

Esade EMBA, and a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with capability honed from 18+ years of corporate leadership, enterprise scale-up, and Board Advisory activities with market-leading banking firms and multi-sector conglomerates operating in global markets from a Middle East base. A highly effective commercial tactician, Ahmed is adept at setting strategic direction, building culture, developing teams, and transforming business operations to support a significant growth agenda in competitive global markets.

Technically proficient across Finance (public/private sources of debt/equity); US GAAP; IFRS; internal and Board reporting; treasury/cash management; MIS and human resources, Ahmed offers a refined strategic perspective and capability spanning business strategy development and implementation, company restructuring, business model pivot, planning, and product innovation.
He is suited to business-driver roles as CFO or Group Financial Controller in Real Estate, Education, and Consulting sectors and is attracted to complex business models associated with firms undergoing rapid growth or about to undertake acquisition, transformation, or worldwide expansion.

Ahmed earned his Executive MBA from Esade Business School in Barcelona (a top ten business school globally) and his Bachelor of Commerce from Mansoura University in Egypt. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the California Board of Accountancy and a Graduate of the IFRS Certificate Program from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A Certified Trainer with a background providing advisory services to corporate clients in collaboration with the PwC Academy and Qatar University, he strongly supports developing the next generation of executives in an organization and plays a key role in acting as a mentor to aspiring business leaders in the teams he oversees.

Álvaro Serrano

Álvaro has more than 20 years of experience in the B2B industrial sector, primarily in technical and management positions in the automotive industry. He currently works as Managing Director of Lohmann Spain.

Eduard Monera

Eduard is a Business Development Manager for Iberia at Klöckner Pentaplast, where he manages and supports the sales network in project development and in the sale of plastic materials for food packaging.

His educational background is in industrial engineering and he specialises in packaging, a sector in which he has more than 15 years of experience.

For most of his career, he has been focused on the commercial area, working as a sales and export manager at various industrial and service companies. He earned an Executive MBA from Esade in 2006.

Beatriz Díaz Serrano

Coaching for executives and managers in transformation processes

Coaching for first-time managers: 

• Accessing strategies for success when faced with the challenge of managing teams for the first time
• Reflecting on the differences between a leader and a manager and applying these insights on a day-to-day basis
• Understanding power, authority and respect 
• How to build a top team 
• Setting limits through assertiveness and effective delegation

Coaching high-performance teams:
I help teams identify success strategies that will help them achieve their goals and generate other forms of learning that will take them to the next level, enabling them to become high-performance teams.

Language: Spanish

Certification: Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
 

Maggie Robb

Maggie Robb is an innovative operations professional.
She loves expanding her horizons and pushing her limits through travel and outdoor adventures. Passionate about empowering women in her community, equity and social impact, she has experience at multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures in multiple countries. She currently resides in San Francisco, CA.

José Quevedo

Leader and strategic partner with an MBA specializing in finance and more than 15 years of experience holding executive positions in the strategic, sales and business management areas within the microfinancing sector in Peru, Panama, Colombia, Mexico and Bolivia, specifically working in entities focused on consumer segments, SMEs, and retail. Focused on global business management, applying a strategic vision and sustainable growth, all the while prioritizing a positive working environment.  

Solid knowledge of strategy design, negotiations, and market studies, focused on developing and promoting ideas and innovation and seeking ongoing improvements, commitment and horizontality. 

Researcher and permanent lecturer in digital topics. 

• International Solidarity Consultant at Esade. 

• Member of the Peruvian Human Resource Association (APERHU) as an independent partner. 

• Senior Management Program in Sustainability at EADA. 

Internationally accredited as an HR Business Partner by TP Group. 

Risa Yamamori

Risa is an Esade MBA (Class of 2018) and has +10 years experiences in sales & marketing in various industries such as Oil industry, FMCG industry, Sports marketing agency and Online services industry. 

She is currently working in the global branding department in Rakuten HQ in Tokyo. Sports marketing is also her passionate area and experienced in the global sports partnerships in Rakuten as well as worked in Red Bull. 

Outside of work, Risa likes to travel and is a certified travel guide in Japan (Japanese and English). Also sports and dog lover :)

Anthony Vallance-Owen

I am in the middle of my Full Time MBA (graduate 2022) and I am the current MBASA President.  Prior to the MBA I had a 14 year career with PwC spending approximately the first half in audit/ assurance and the last in M&A and capital markets. I had the opportunity to live and work in the UK and Vancouver as well as extensive travel around the world.  Although, as you have probably worked out, this “experience” puts me firmly at the older end of the MBA class!  

I am using the MBA to facilitate a move into the Healthcare sector, preferably in Barcelona, and with that in mind will be starting my internship with Werfen this summer.  

Outside of the MBA I enjoy spending time with my new born first child Guillermo and my wife Anna (originally from Barcelona) as well as being a passionate ultra runner.
 

Mª Pilar Mestre Aramendia

Career coaching: Development of one’s career either by changing jobs or getting a new one.

Executive coaching: Ensuring good performance in one’s current job by enhancing personal and leadership skills in order to maximise results.

Self-esteem and assertiveness coaching. Strengthening these aspects in order to achieve better personal balance that results in professional success and the ability to tackle new challenges at work.

Coaching for retirement: Approaching this new stage of life in a positive way.

Languages: Spanish and Catalan

Certification: Accredited Coaching Training Program (ACTP), International Coaching Federation

Paula García Monné

MSc in Marketing Management 2019 – Class Representative  

Graduada en Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas por la Universidad Ramon Llull, en el MSc in Marketing Management por ESADE, y en dos programas internacionales en Negocios y Marketing por Università Bocconi y University of California, Los Angeles, Paula es una líder con vocación de servicio.  

Inició su carrera en la industria de la moda y la cosmética de lujo, trabajando en la Asociación Española del Lujo y en la Asociación del Paseo de Gracia, en Barcelona y en Londres. Siguió yéndose a París, como Digital Project Manager mundial para Gucci Beauty, marca ilustre dentro del porfolio de la división de lujo de Coty. En 2020, Paula optó por volver a Barcelona y explorar el ámbito del Product Management, esta vez desde una multinacional más cercana, Mango. Actualmente se encuentra de vuelta en el ámbito digital, y con foco en performance y crecimiento se encarga de gestionar una amplia cartera de clientes de distintos sectores.  

Paula siempre está lista para nuevos desafíos, y para ella seguir conectada a ESADE Alumni a través de la Comisión Young era la manera más natural y efectiva de seguir conectada a toda la comunidad de ESADE. 

Shalini Lakhwani

I am Shalini, a second generation Indian born in Casablanca, Morocco and brought up in Barcelona, Spain. I graduated from ESADE in 2005 - Undergraduate & Master’s in Business Administration degree. 

I am a health & beauty passionate, with working experience multinationals and start-up companies. I work in global sales and business development roles across EMEA, APAC and Russia markets, and lived in France and Singapore. I have a keen interest in purpose-driven companies that are generating a positive economic, social and environmental impact.

I love travelling, enjoy yoga and walks in nature, and recently took on a new interest – cooking and especially baking!
 

Eduard Mendiluce

Graduate in Economics and Business Administration from UAB, MBA from Esade.

CEO of Anticipa Real Estate and Aliseda Inmobiliaria, responsible for managing the portfolios of properties acquired by Blackstone and other clients in Spain.

He is vice president of ASVAL, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Esade Foundation, vice president of the Esade Alumni Real Estate Club, and a member of the Executive Committee of the ULI Barcelona Chapter.

Claudia Cornella

Ha viscut i treballat en diferents països, parla 5 idiomes i ha liderat i negociat amb equips multiculturals. La distingeix la seva experiència internacional com a líder en el sector financer, a nivell públic i privat, especialment durant els seus darrers anys al Govern d’Andorra com a Secretaria d’Estat d’Assumptes Financers Internacionals, que li ha donat una visió i un enfocament complets sobre qualsevol situació.  Després de gairebé 25 anys en el món de les finances, al maig del 2019 va decidir donar un tomb a la seva vida per començar un nou projecte fent el que li apassiona: dedicar-se a les persones.

Especialitzada en Coaching Personal, Executiu i d’Equips, amb Coaching Sistèmic, PNL (Master Practitioner), Neurociència i Intel.ligència Emocional. MBA ESADE (Màster en Finances & International Management) i Programa a ESADE en Influential Leadership Up & Across. Programa Expertos de Raimón Samsó i Mentoria en comunicació amb Esther Nguema.

Javier Izquierdo Lopez

Gijón, 1974.

Formación

Principal:Program for Management Development (ESADE Business School, 2008).Doctor cum laude, Ingeniería Ambiental (Universidad de Oviedo, 2017)

Ingeniero Industrial, Electrotecnia (Universidad de Oviedo, 2000).

Experto Prevencionista de Nivel Superior, 3 especialidades. (Colegio de Ingenieros Técnicos Industriales de Asturias, 2001)

Auditor de Sistemas de Calidad (AENOR, 2002).

Six sigma Black Belt, (Juran Institute, 2004).

Desempeño profesional:

19 años de experiencia en EDP, sector energético:

Generación: Director de Producción Central Térmica de Aboño (2001 a 2016)

Comercial: Jefe de Movilidad Sostenible (2016 - actualidad)

Profesor Asociado de la Universidad de Oviedo (2008-2016), Profesor externo Universidad de Oviedo (actualidad).

José Andrés De Lorenzo-Cáceres Apolinario

Cofundé y soy Co-CEO de la agencia de Marketing Digital Klawter. He asesorado a diferentes empresas e instituciones públicas en marketing digital y derecho de las nuevas tecnologías. Particularmente, estoy especializado en social ads, brand safety y smart data. He trabajado para diferentes marcas como la Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, Hospitales San Roque o instituciones como la Universidad de Salamanca, diferentes cabildos insulares o para el Gobierno de las Islas Canarias.

En el ámbito académico realizo estudios de doctorado en el área de derecho procesal de la Universidad de Salamanca. El objeto de la investigación es el estudio de los mecanismos de protección y control frente a la inteligencia artificial.

Juan José Suárez

Su carrera profesional ha estado ligada a la consultoría estratégica y actualmente es brand manager en DIAMANTO 1881. 

Como integrante del club de marketing de Madrid, busca los mejores profesionales y temáticas para compartir conocimiento en Alumni y generar networking y oportunidades entre los asociados.

Rita Estévez Luaña

Bachelor's degree in Law and Business Administration (E-3) from the Pontifical University of Comillas, Icade. With additional programs in technology, innovation, and leadership at business schools such as Singularity, London Business School, and Insead, in addition to the Program for Management Development (PADE) at IESE.

Rita has nearly 30 years of executive experience, over 8 years abroad, with a focus on Technology, Innovation, and Financial Services. She has held positions such as CEO of Experian for Iberia, COO and Head of Business Development for Europe and Asia at Deutsche Bank (PBC), and Country Head of GE Financial Services Spain, among others. She has experience in technology, data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in various sectors.

Currently, she is an Independent Director of Línea Directa Aseguradora and MoraBanc, participating in various committees. Previously, she has been a member of the boards of Telefonica Consumer Finance and Mutua de Propietarios, as well as a Senior Advisor at Bain consulting.

Rita is a member of associations of Directors and Councilors and represents the Vinne Foundation in Madrid, focusing on social inclusion. She has been recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Spain (Yo Dona/El Mundo) and among the 25 Most Influential Women in Technology in Spain by Merca2 in 2021.

Argentina Prieto

Dirección Financiera en IMNASA (Importaciones Náuticas S.A.)

Silvia Parera Fontana

Silvia is the Director of Alliances and Commercial Relations at Agència.

She has more than 20 years of experience in tourism and belongs to a third-generation family in the hotel industry. She began her career at two consulting firms specialised in tourism, where she developed strategic plans for destinations and economic feasibility and expansion plans for hotels. She later became the Corporate Brand Manager at PortAventura World, where she designed the company’s brand positioning, among other functions. Her dynamic and entrepreneurial nature has prompted her to create several companies, one of which, a communication venture, is still in business. She currently works for the Catalan Government, where she develops strategic alliances with large companies in the tourism industry and implements new models of commercial relations with the public and private sectors.

Colja Christian Smely

Colja Christian Smely is a board member of the Esade Alumni Chapter in Frankfurt. He grew up in Darmstadt and Frankfurt and studied business administration at the University of Mannheim, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and ESADE Barcelona in the Master in International Management program. Since he graduated in 2012, Colja is working as a consultant for transformation and restructuring cases and advises Private Equity clients and other financial investors. He loves traveling, music, cooking and sports, especially CrossFit and tennis. After a short stopover in Hamburg, Colja returned to Frankfurt in 2020.

Carlos Oliveras

Bachelor of Economics from the University of Barcelona. Bachelor of Market Research and Techniques from the University of Barcelona and Maastricht University. MBA from Esade (2009-2011).

With nearly 20 years of experience in market intelligence consulting, Carlos started his career at PRM International, where he worked as project manager. He later worked at AMINT for 11 years, including 6 years as managing partner at the Santiago de Chile office. He founded LMI Consulting in May 2020.

Alberto Baños

Deputy director at Ebroacero

Chetan Anand

Chetan Anand is an experienced operator and management consultant with deep expertise in Telecom and Digital space. After leading CXO agenda at Sub-saharan Africa and Far East Asian telecom operators, Chetan relocated to Dubai in 2012 to focus on GCC and larger Middle Eastern market.

In his current role as Chief of Staff of Huawei Middle East President’s office, Chetan is driving the strategic, partnership and investment initiatives in High Tech., IT and Network space in Middle East. Chetan brings a wealth of experience in advising companies (e.g. Telcos, Banks, PSU entities etc.) looking to grow revenues beyond core by either launching new business units and/or investing/acquiring digital ventures. Additionally, he has a proven track record of supporting public and private sector companies during their digital transformation and enabling them to thrive in a highly competitive new digital economy.

Chetan is passionate about (1) businesses (and ideas) that not only create economic value but also promote social well being (2) venture funding (active angel investor) and (3) collaborating with early stage start-ups (as mentor and/or as a tech. partner offering ‘sandbox’ environment for testing their proof of concepts)

Zuzana Krbilova

TBD

Daniel Coloma Agné

Born in La Ribera d’Ebre (Tarragona) in 1971.

Master in Economic-Financial Management at Esade (2006).

General Management Programme (PDG) at IESE (2010).

Bachelor in Business Administration at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) (2020).

Daniel has worked in the world of finance, administration and governance for more than 25 years. He has worked in general management, sales management and digitalisation, holding positions such as manager, general manager and financial manager in a wide range of sectors (pharmaceuticals, construction, industry, real estate, etc.). He also has overseas experience, having worked in Venezuela in 1998. He has experience in family businesses, startups, SMEs and large companies.

Daniel participated for two years as a teacher with the Catalan Social Volunteering Federation. He was also a volunteer for six years at Telèfon de l’Esperança in Barcelona.

He has been a Catalan language volunteer since 2007 and has participated in Esade Alumni Pro Bono Consultants since 2020.

He is a native of Tarragona, a casteller and a member of the local football club, Nàstic.

He lives with his wife and son in Barberà del Vallès.

Sofia Vega de Seoane

Managing Director Medinvest Asset Management.

Más de 20 años de experiencia profesional en Sector Financiero, en áreas como Financiación (financiación estructurada, Originación), Tesorería y Mercado de Capitales, Banca de Particulares y Desarrollo de Negocio, así como en gestión de activos.

Sofía es Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por CUNEF. Posee un postgrado de Corporate Finance por el Instituto de Empresa y pertenece al Programa Promociona de ESADE, siendo actualmente miembro del Club de Finanzas.

Desde el inicio de su carrera Sofía ha estado vinculada al sector financiero, trabajando en entidades como, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, La Caixa, Caja Madrid – Bankia y en Beka Finance. La mayor parte de su carrera ha estado en el área de Mercado de Capitales, Corporate Finance, desempeñando diversos puestos de responsabilidad. Participó en la creación de Beka Finance como Directora de Desarrollo de Negocio y miembro del Comité de Dirección de la entidad. En 2017 saltó al mundo de recursos humanos y talento, lo que le aportó otra perspectiva del sector financiero. Actualmente es Managing Director de Medinvest Asset Management, gestora de fondos de real estate, desde donde crean y desarrollan fondos relacionados con el sector "living". 

Alba Rubio Rodriguez

Former President of the ESADE Alumni Chapter in the UAE, Alba graduated from ESADE undergrad with an exchange in Singapore Management University in 2012. Since then, she has gained 10+ of professional experience in the areas of investments, strategy consulting, and consumer tech in different industries and companies such as BCG, Careem and KKR Capstone. She is a multidisciplinary go-getter with a very global perspective currently studying for her MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Ajay Singh

More than 10 years of experience in Product Management and 15 years in digital business- B2B, B2C, B2B2C and B2G . Started my career as a software engineer and then to product management. Recently launched a startup one of fitness industry niches. Worked in domains like Insurance, Telecom, Music, Space and Fitness.

Cesar Joel Cornejo Guzman

TBD

Horacio Babini

He has a bachelor’s in International Relations from the University of Belgrano, a postgraduate degree in International Trade from the University of Barcelona and a PMD from Esade in 2011. He works as the Buenos Aires Office Director of Acció Catalonia Trade Investment, Catalonia’s trade office for the markets in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. He works on business internationalization, investment and innovation projects. Connecting the Argentine and Catalan tech ecosystems is one of his priorities.

Max Hernández

Max Hernández has a bachelor’s in Business Administration from ESADE.

He currently leads the Investment and Capital Management area at Renta Corporación. Max joined Renta Corporación 7 years ago and has been involved in the search for and later management of capital for a vehicle specialized in residential rentals (VIVENIO). Renta Corporación recently partnered with APG, a Dutch pension fund, to create the company Wellder, which specializes in investing in healthcare assets, primarily in senior-citizen residences.

Max was previously in the Corporate Finance Department at PwC with a focus on transactions in the real-estate industry.

Laura Nieto

Laura Nieto is a partner at Cases&Lacambra. She is a member of the Financial Services group at the firm’s Andorra office.

She specializes in banking and financial regulation and has an in-depth understanding of the asset management industry. She has extensive experience advising credit institutions and investment service firms in the legal framework and regulatory environment applicable to entities subject to prudential supervision, especially in the provision of financial and investment services.

Her practice includes the pre-contracting, contracting and post-contracting of financial instruments and structured products, as well as global legal advice on netting market agreements and financial collateral arrangements (i.e., ISDA MA, GMRA, GMSLA). Laura’s practice also includes cross-border transactions and fund distribution.

Throughout her career, she has undertaken projects related to compliance with AML, market abuse (MAR), investor protection (MiFID), data protection/new technologies (blockchain) and CRDIV-CRR regulations, including corporate governance and solvency and capital requirements.

Before joining Cases&Lacambra, Laura worked in the regulatory compliance departments of Crèdit Andorrà in the Principality of Andorra and at Caixa d’Enginyers and Catalunya Caixa in Barcelona (Spain).

Florian Koestner

Born in Germany, Florian studied Business Administration at the European Business School in London until 1997, where he also ended up working in different consulting and telecommunications companies. After he moved to Barcelona in 2001, he has held sales and management roles at tech companies like Tempos21, Comunitel, Vodafone, Telefonica, and Ricoh IT Services. He completed the executive MBA at ESADE in 2008. In 2015, he joined the sports sector as Country Manager Iberia for Life Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment headquartered in Chicago. After several different moves, he is now the Vice President and Managing Director in charge of all of Life Fitness’s direct and indirect business in EMEA.

Nuria Burrial

Professional in the field of marketing and international trade in the FMCG sector.

I have a bachelor’s in Business Administration and an MDE from ESADE, a master’s in International Trade from the UAB and a master’s in Marketing Direction from EADA.

In my more than 15 years of experience, I have worked as a marketing consultant for SMEs and have held different positions in a multinational in sales, customer service and marketing direction and innovation.

I am currently in charge of Global Marketing and Innovation at Borges Branded Foods, in which I manage teams with different profiles and projects both nationally and internationally.

Inmaculada Benito

Inmaculada Benito has been the director of Tourism, Culture, and Sport since January 2021, a position she began simultaneously with the creation of the tourism and culture department at CEOE. In addition to leading the department, she also serves as the Secretary of the Tourism Board and of the Culture and Sports Commission at CEOE.

Inmaculada Benito holds a degree from the General Management Program (PDG) at IESE University of Navarra; from the Public Affairs Management program at ICADE – University Pontificia de Comillas; from the ICLD in the Course on Leadership in Complexity offered by the CEDE Foundation; from the postgraduate in Global Corporate Communication offered by ESADE; from the Master’s in Tourism Management and Planning from the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB); and from the Master’s in Hospitality Management from Sheffield Hallam University, in addition to being a graduate in Tourism from the University of the Balearic Islands

Inmaculada has been associated with the tourism sector throughout her entire career. From 2017 until she joined CEOE, she was part of Iberostar Group, where she became corporate director of the Office of the CEO, Communication, and Institutional Relations.

Prior to that, since 2002 she had been associated with hotel business organizations and held different posts within them, such as secretary general – manager of Playa de Palma Hotel Associations (AHPP), Palma (ASHPAMA), and the Hotel Chain Group (ACH). After that, in 2010, she joined the Hotel Federation of Mallorca, where she served as manager and vice-president, and was elected executive president in May 2015, a job she held until September 2017.

Between January 2007 and September 2008, she was associated with the public administration as the Manager of the Urbanistic Consortium of Playa de Palma.

She started her career in academia, where she was the director of the Tourism Research Laboratory at the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB) and director of the Department of Entertainment and Tourism at the University Business Foundation.

José Luis Guerrero

He has worked in finances his entire career. He started in auditing and consulting, and later working as a CFO in the chemical sector. In the past 20 years, he has worked in the health sector as the CFO of a Spanish company with a direct presence in more than 30 countries. He has lived in Boston (United States) for almost 11 years and has been a member of the board for the last 5 years until his retirement.

He has a Bachelor’s in Business from Esade and the UPC, and an MBA from Esade.

He is currently a consultant for family businesses in their generational transition and serves as a business angel for startups in the health sector.

David Novoa

Partner at Mercer Marsh Benefits Spain & Wealth Leader
More than 25 years of experience advising multinationals on transforming their business strategy via people. David has held different positions in Mercer and has become a partner in Mercer Marsh Benefits and Wealth in Spain.
He is an expert in helping companies redefine the working world, reshaping the results of retirement, and investing in employees to facilitate their health and wellbeing.
He has a degree in Actuarial and Financial Sciences from Carlos III University and a PMD from Esade. He is a member of the Spanish Actuaries’ Institute and is certified as an Insurance Mediator.

Nuria Sicart

Professional in public management, with over 20 years of experience, graduated in Business Administration from ADE-URV, MBA from Eada, Management Control from Esade, with postgraduate studies in management, and legal and economic oversight of entities, in Teaching and University Management - URV.

Specialist in economic management issues and viability plans, always linked to the service sector, first in consultancy and later in a management team, providing a global and strategic vision and driving cross-cutting projects.

Enthusiastic, visionary, and committed to the growth and success of the organizations she collaborates with. With a combination of innovation, rigor, and a cross-cutting vision, she launches initiatives, both public and private, that not only generate benefits but also add value to grow teams, projects, organizations, and society.

Associate professor at URV, and highly involved in the business world, serving on the executive committee of the Economists Association and the equality commission.

Now, launching L'Energètica de Catalunya, from the Financial and Transversal Services Directorate. "Make it happen" is her motto.

Valentino Stabile

Valentino’s goal in life is to shorten distances between people by supporting the development and innovation of the transportation industry, enabling a globally connected world.

In Dubai since 2019, he has been effortlessly striving to advance the regional’s transportation industry, first in Dubai Airports and more recently with his own consulting company GTM, which operates across the GCC region. Holding an executive Master in Marketing and Sales and an MBA, Valentino comes from a technical background in Aerospace Engineering and has extensive experience in Airport Strategic Management, Project & Contract Management as well as Business Development working both with government authorities and in the private sector.

When not on an airplane nor a train traveling to his next destination, Valentino enjoys scuba diving, skiing, studying, cooking and exploring new cities.

Àlex Garcia Alguacil

Alex Garcia embarked on his journey by earning a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Girona. Seeking to deepen his expertise, he pursued a Postgraduate degree in Audit and Accounting Management from the UPF Barcelona School of Management, followed by further studies in Corporate Finance at IE Business School and Advanced Management Control at Esade.

His professional odyssey commenced in the field of external audit, where he honed his skills at prestigious firms such as Mazars and KPMG in Barcelona. With a solid foundation laid, Alex transitioned into the realm of corporate finance, serving as an International Controller at Seidor, based in Barcelona. This role provided him with invaluable insights into global financial operations, prompting him to take on the challenge of Interim CFO for Seidor Colombia from 2017 to 2018.

In 2019, Alex assumed the pivotal role of CFO for Seidor North America, headquartered in Barcelona. In this capacity, he orchestrates financial strategies across borders, leveraging his diverse expertise to drive growth and sustainability in the dynamic North American market.

Julia Sokolova

Professor of Accounting & Finance at EU Business School

Life motto: "Fortune favours the brave!"

Luis Fernández de la Vega

Country Manager y Director Comercial, con más de 20 años de experiencia en gestión de equipos en diferentes sectores. Desde 2015, Director Comercial de Gomà-Camps Consumer, empresa del sector del papel y uno de los líderes en fabricación de MDD para la gran distribución. PMD 08. Miembro de la junta de Esade Alumni Aragón desde 2010. Aficionado al golf y a un buen vino, sobre todo si es compartido.

Eugenia Bieto

Managing director of ESADE for 8 years (2010-2018). Currently associate professor in the department of general management and strategy. PhD from Universidad Ramon Llull. BSc in management and MBA from ESADE and the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña.

Vanessa Asenjo

Events responsible

Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration ESADE  I started my professional career in Smartmission, a German start-up introduced in Spain by United Surgical Partners. It provided an integral supply management platform for medical assets through Internet. Then I joined USP Hospitales, where I was involved in all functional areas and departments, from Finance, Procurement and Strategy areas, to leading the definition and implementation of the Quality and Patient Care Department in all USP hospitals. I performed a management role, taking care of budget, forecast, business plans, operations and processes, leading the respective teams.

In 2012, I joined Antares Consulting, a consultancy firm specialized in strategy, management and technology in health, life sciences and social services, as a Sales and Quality Manager. Two years later, I co-founded Dubitat, the first global mobile platform for healthcare professionals intended to solve the doubts of their own patients, while maintaining their privacy and information confidentiality, charging for this service.

Clare Zhong

Hallo, I’m Clare Zhong, from Shanghai, I have worked and studied in 4 different countries, including UK, Australia, Spain and of course my home country China. After graduated from MIM CEMS program I joined Bosch global emerging market headquarter as product manager.

I'm a people person, I enjoy spending time with family, friends and colleagues.  On my work, I’m committed, goal driving, and strategic minded. In my spare time, I love traveling, I do a lot of sports such as running, swimming, biking, archery and surfing.

Christian Rodrigo Muro

Christian Rodrigo es productor, actor y  acting coach residente en Los Angeles , California, desde el 2011. Fundador y Presidente de la productora Full Emotions, es licenciado en Administración de Empresas y tiene un MBA de ESADE & EMORY (1998). Tiene una amplia experiencia gestionando empresas y produciendo cine y televisión. Des de el 2017 es el Director del Festival de teatro en corto de Hollywood y desde el 2013 es miembro de la compañía de teatro norteamericana The Actors’ Gang (de la que el oscarizado Tim Robbins es su director artístico).  Además de su experiencia en la industria del entretenimiento, también tiene una gran experiencia en otros sectores habiendo trabajado en multinacionales como Danone, Michael Page o Aalberts Industries.

Pedro Martinho Martinho

Pedro has a very diverse profile and a strong interest in understanding and valuing the impact of new ideas and products.

His appetite for learning and new experiences has led him to work across geographies, roles and functions. It is this diverse background that enables Pedro to understand the value drivers of new businesses and ideas and to home in on the right levers to maximize returns. His knowledge stretches from aviation to biotechnology and human resources to finance.

Currently Pedro lives in Lisbon and works as a principal product manager for OutSystems, the leader in rapid application development, where he defines the portfolio and pricing of the company.

On a personal level, Pedro is an automotive enthusiast and a lifelong learner, always studying something new: from epigenetics to data science or finance to operations.

José Alberto Ramírez

José Alberto es un profesional con 25 años de experiencia en el sector automoción. Tras estudiar Derecho en la Universidad de Granada y realizar el MBA en Esade, se incorporó a Ford Credit desde donde inició su carrera en Ford Motor Company en diversos puestos de gerencia en el área comercial y de marketing. Con un intervalo de 8 años como Director de RACC en Andalucía, vuelve a trabajar en Ford en el área de Vehículos Industriales como responsable nacional de Vehículos Transformados.

Leandre Mayola

Leandre holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona and a Master in Public Management from Esade.

In the early years of his career, he combined private-sector experience with roles in the public administration. At the Barcelona Provincial Council, he previously held the posts of Director of the European Integration and Solidarity Service (1994-2000) and Coordinator of the Economic Promotion and Employment Area (2000-2008) and currently serves as Manager of Economic Promotion and Employment Services.

Alessio Cusin

Business strategy consultant with a passion for entrepreneurship.
Collegiate member of the Economists Association (CEC).
Member of the "Together" Committe of ESADE Social.
Mentor for young entrepreneurs.
Specially interested in sustainability and circular economy.
Natural networker. Living in Barcelona (Spain) since 20 years.

José Quevedo

Gerente de Negocios Micro y Pequeña Empresa en Caja Prymera

I am José, MBA with more than 20 years of experience in the Peruvian, Bolivian, Colombian and Panamanian financial systems in entities oriented to the Micro and Small Business and Banking segments. I am fascinated by my work and above all improve the quality of life of people via financial inclusion, and make it sustainable.

I am very passionate about music and especially heavy metal, we have a fan page on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with a group of friends that encourages and promotes the dissemination of that musical style in Latin America.

Joan Riera

Innovator, Advisor, Professor, Writer and Speaker, known for his unparalleled connection with people, his fierce passion, and his obsession to find entrepreneurial ways to drive positive change in the world. Joan has over 20 years of business success in the corporate world and then as an eight-time entrepreneur.  

Joan has been honored to help over 50.000 executives from more than 60 countries transform and energize their lives and their organizations. To accomplish this mission, he founded Active Development in 2010, a consulting firm that offers specialized advisory in growth management, innovation, corporate entrepreneurship and sales. He is currently leading the company and participating in different projects in the field.  

Joan has always been defined by his enthusiastic love of teaching and commitment to building and empowering leaders. For 20´years, he has been teaching Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Intrapreneurship, Lean Startup, Leadership, Internalization, Strategy and General Management at ESADE Business School. He also assumed different executive positions in the school and, as intrapreneur, he was founder and Managing Director of ESADE CREAPOLIS, the world's first open innovation park to transfer innovation between startups and corporations. 

He is a prolific thought leader and author, regularly expressing his views on business issues in public speeches, television appearances, and top publications. Joan is internationally recognized as a leading expert for Corporate Entrepreneurship. His latest book, Impulso, offers an accessible methodology to deploy intrapreneurship in the organizations. 

As supporter of socially conscious ventures, Joan is proud to have designed and executed different programs for governments, institutions, foundations and NGOs, such as entrepreneurship camps for young gifted entrepreneurs or an incubator / accelerator for disabled entrepreneurs.  

Interests: 
CEO forums, Board of Directors memberships, Advisory, Consulting, Transformation, Digitalization, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Technology Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Regional Innovation Ecosystem Development, Global Leadership, Executive Education, Change, Growth, Disruption, Entrepreneurship for Women, Sales / Business Development, M&A, Joint Ventures, Corporate Venturing, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Moonshot Thinking, Exponential Technologies, Financing, Fundraising, Business Angels, Venture Capital (VC), International business expansion, Internalization. 
 

Jerome Trochet

Graduated of ADE and EMBA from ESADE, Jerome began his career at Sixt France where he assumed the Sales and Marketing Department until 2001. He then joined the PSA Peugeot Citroen group where he went through several management positions in Marketing, Sales and Quality. In 2010, Jerome chose to return to Barcelona and devote himself to the acceleration of business transformation; He is now Business Director of the consulting firm Nexe.

His international experience in the central services of an OEM, in an NSC, in a client and then in a supplier of automotive companies give him a 360º vision of the business in this sector of activity.

Anna Ventosa

Anna’s career is focused on cocoa powder. She started out managing the R&D department and she is now responsible for developing Marketing and Sales at the same company. Anna holds a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering. Her passion for marketing led her to pursue an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales at Esade, which helped her pivot towards those areas of the company.

She is a creative, optimistic and insatiably curious person. She believes that society needs to shift towards gender equality in order to make the world a fairer place.

Alexander Chekanov

I´m a technology ecosystem’s strategy specialist with finance background, analyzing how platform ecosystems define strategies, innovate, achieve profitable growth, and succeed in highly competitive industries (ehealth, tech & gaming). 

My +10 years of work experience, include:
•    Corporate experience in top companies.
•    Strong finance background: corporate, planning, controlling, modeling, DCF, Multiples, Start-up KPIs.
•    Industry and company research and business intelligence for investment strategy purposes.
•    Delivering Executive Education courses on Platforms' strategy in top business school.
•    Entrepreneur's experience (from product conceptualization, leading and developing teams, to fund rising).
•    Speaking 6 languages + Programming (SQL, PHP, HTML, CSS, RegExp, LAMP).

Among other hobbies, I’m also long-term investor in Nasdaq companies, producing electronic music that you can find on Spotify or iTunes, Djing, devoted to landscape photography traveling around the world, and doing serial entrepreneurship by incubating and co-funding hi tech starts-up at tech universities.

Josep Miquel Torregrosa

Josep Miquel has a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering. He also holds a Master in Project Management from La Salle and an Executive MBA from Esade. His career has focused on project management and business development in the field of renewable energies, in addition to investing in innovation and startups in the field of energy transition. Since 2011, he has served as Investment Director for Spain and Portugal at InnoEnergy, where he is also a member of the company’s global investment committee. He is a member of the Esade BAN investors network, an academic assistant in the Department of Strategy and General Management at Esade, and a mentor and collaborator in various technology-transfer and development programmes for new tech companies.

Celia Franch

Analista de crédito.

Graduada en ADE y en Derecho. Desde el inicio de su carrera, las finanzas despertaron su interés, y esta pasión la llevó a realizar el intercambio en la Wharton School de la Universidad de Pensilvania.  

Como analista del Departamento de Ratings, Celia participa en el análisis financiero de empresas, gobiernos y sus respectivos bonos en el mercado europeo del crédito. En los dos años en que ha trabajado en S&P Global, ha realizado rotaciones en los equipos de Finanzas Estructuradas y Gobiernos & Finanzas Públicas Internacionales. 

Enrique Martínez

Vice president MBA ‘93

Enrique is the Executive Managing Director of CBRE Spain. He is also a member of CBRE’s executive committee and board of directors for Spain and a member of the firm’s retail and asset management executive committees for EMEA. An expert on the retail asset class, Enrique has extensive experience in investment and asset management for leading institutional investors.

He oversees CBRE’s digital transformation in Spain and has a solid understanding of new real estate trends. He holds a Lic&MBA from Esade and has completed the Advanced Management Programme at IESE. He is the president of the Esade Alumni Real Estate Club and is a member of the executive committees of the Urban Land Institute and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Alvaro Alés

Alvaro Alés (MBA ESADE FULL TIME 1991-1993) es un profesional con más de 25 años de experiencia en el mundo del Marketing y la Comunicación. Ha trabajado a nivel nacional e internacional del lado del anunciante para multinacionales como Diageo en Londres o Pernod Ricard. En 2004 da el salto al mundo de las agencias, fundando Lateral Marketing y Comunicación en Madrid. En 2007 funda en Sevilla su actual agencia, 360º Marketing y Comunicación y poco más tarde la empresa Gastropass especializada en el mundo del Licensing, el Turismo y la Gastronomía.

Lluis Lana

Más de 30 años de experiencia en el sector asegurador, básicamente en áreas directivas, comerciales y formación. Carrera profesional en varias aseguradoras y corredurías. Experto en previsión social complementaria. Actuario de Seguros y Economista (UB). Máster en Finanzas en Esade. 

Dara Murphy

Hi, since completing my MBA in Barcelona in 2008 I’ve been based in China, initially for 8 years in Shenzhen and for the past number of years I’ve been living here in Hong Kong. My professional experience in that time covers consumer electronics manufacturing, supply
chain management, e-commerce and now Fintech.

From a personal perspective I enjoy spending time with friends and family and taking the opportunity to travel and see more of this part of Asia. Unfortunately though with the busy work life in Hong Kong and the recent new arrival into my family travel has been somewhat
curtailed recently.

While the Hong Kong alumni chapter is small I look forward to welcoming new arrivals to Hong Kong to engage with the chapter and build an active ESADE Alumni community here.

Silvia Manent

Silvia is the Founder and Managing Partner of Manent Capital, a Boston-based wealth management firm that focuses on helping young clients understand their personal and business finances so that they can feel accomplished, confident and excited about investing in their future dream goals. She has been featured on Forbes, CNN, Investor’s Business Daily. Market Watch & more. She has over six years of investment and wealth management experience, including individual investment management, comprehensive financial planning and high net worth advisory.

Prior to founding Manent Capital, Silvia worked as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley where she was responsible for providing clients with personalized plans to help them better manage their investments, cash flow and achieve their financial goals. Prior to this, Silvia worked with international ultra-high net worth clients at Credit Suisse in Zürich, Switzerland as well as J.P. Morgan in Boston, MA. Silvia began her career in Palo Alto, CA at Cepheid, a leader in molecular diagnostics and Instrumentation Laboratory (IL), a leader in critical care, hemostasis and point-of-care diagnostics.

​Silvia received her undergraduate and master's degree in Finance and International Management from ESADE, a Top-Ranked European Business School. Silvia is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), the highest distinction in the investment management profession as well as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), the standard of excellence in financial planning. In addition to understanding the complexities of the changing financial climate, Silvia is held to the most rigorous ethical standards by both designations.
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Silvia speaks English, Spanish, French and Catalan.

José Andrés Serrera

Analista de riesgos de negocio, experto en implantación y control de procedimientos internos, mentor a tiempo parcial, conocimientos en estrategias empresariales, desarrollo corporativo, innovación, geopolítica e inversiones.

10 años de experiencia en departamentos corporativos de empresas cotizadas.

Jaime Castello

Jaime holds a Bachelor in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Valencia, an MBA from Esade and a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) from Kingston University London.

Before joining Esade in 2005, he held various positions of responsibility in marketing and sales at multinational corporations operating in Spain and abroad. He is currently a Lecturer in the Department of Marketing Management at Esade, where he coordinates the Sales and Key Account Management Area and directs the Executive Master in Marketing and Sales at Esade Madrid.

Among the Esade faculty, Jaime is a pioneer in educational innovation and in the application of new technologies to executive education.

Mercedes Sancho Jaime

I assist in processes of professional change when people find it difficult to achieve a goal or decide how to move towards it. My proposal is a practical, structured framework that enables coachees to make decisions confidently and enthusiastically and develop a plan for putting their decisions into practice. I use a mobilising method and proven tools, while also drawing on my own experience of personal and professional transformation. 

If you want to improve your leadership and strengthen your communication and relationship skills, we will make the most of your abilities through action-oriented conversations, developing an awareness of your strengths to provide you with support and levers for overcoming barriers and obstacles to your development. With this objective in mind, I combine various methodologies focused on improving personal effectiveness. 

Specialities: Career coaching, executive and leadership coaching, relational coaching, networking and personal branding.
 

Javier Campos

Javier is a professional with 20 years of experience in transformation, business development and leading sales teams at insurance companies. He currently works as Director of Digital Business, Direct and Alliances at Seguros Santalucía. Before that, he was the company’s Director of Business Development. Previously, he worked for 12 years at the “la Caixa” insurance group (both VidaCaixa and SegurCaixa), where he was responsible for various businesses, and also as a senior consultant at Accenture, where he developed global programmes for the operational and technological transformation of insurance companies in Spain and the United Kingdom. He holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Esade, a PDG from IESE and a Master in Savings and Provisioning from Pompeu Fabra University.

Axel Yildiz

“I’m Partner at Font&Yildiz, experienced corporate and commercial lawyer qualified to practice Law in Spain and Argentina, with solid expertise in Real Estate Law and business Law. I received my Master´s degree in International Law by ISDE and an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) by ESADE. 

I’m also a member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and a regular collaborator of Acció and Spri within International transactions between Catalonia or the Basque Country and other countries.

As a boutique Law Firm with multi-lingual speaking lawyers we provide high service level with a cost-effective service to Companies and Individuals both local or international.”
 

Jorge Uribe

Magister en Marketing y Gestión comercial con más de 4.5 años de experiencia.
Apasionado por la gestión de personas, el mundo digital y de apoyar las causas sociales para crear un impacto positivo en la sociedad.
Hoy en día con mucha ilusión de sumar y desarrollar el Chapter Perú Esade Alumni.

Ramón Chalmeta

After seven years working at Kantar, in the television audience sector, where I was developing the software to measure and analyse audiences across the world, I decided to give an impulse to my career. I enrolled into the Executive MBA at ESADE and moved to Paris with my wife to start a new personal and professional adventure. Here in Paris I am working at Netatmo, a brand of Legrand developing groundbreaking connected consumer electronics. I am currently leading projects in the energy sector with partners like Engie or Vaillant, putting together the best of the energy sector and our technical know-how in IoT, to connect energy products and convert them into smart objects.

 
Passionate of chess, I am an international player and I collaborate with several institutions to develop not only the competition of our sport but also to bring its cognitive benefits to society.

Montserrat Altarriba Palomares

Career and leadership development, people and team management, support for generational change, professional transitions, emotional and stress management, adaptation to change and work-life balance.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English and French

Certifications:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
• Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Spanish Coaching Association (ASESCO)
• Mentor Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation

Arnau Ferrer

Estudiante del BBA de ESADE de la promoción 2022, Arnau es uno de los 3 estudiantes miembro permanente de la ESADE Alumni Young Commission. Además de la Young Commission, Arnau es miembro de 3 de las 26 asociaciones de estudiantes de la universidad: EsTalent, The E3 Initiative y EMotor. En ellas ha ocupado distintas posiciones, desde Board Assistant de EsTalent hasta Director del Departamento de Proyectos en EMotor pasando por ser miembro del equipo organizador de las Company Visits de E3. Su elevado contacto e involucración en la comunidad estudiantil, aporta a la comisión una visión amplia y profunda de los intereses y necesidades de los estudiantes hecho que permite a la subcomisión de “Engagement” atraer-los mejor haciendo a la comisión más eficaz y eficiente. 

Claudia Muñoz Fresquet - Cloned

Miembro de la Junta del Club de Finanzas desde 2021 y Presidente de la Comisión Young desde septiembre de 2020. Ha dedicado la mayor parte de su carrera profesional a las finanzas y a la consultoría.

A parte de su título en ESADE, tiene un Máster en Finanzas Corporativas y diversos títulos en innovación social y medioambiental (lleva a cabo diversos proyectos pro-bono para diversas organizaciones nacionales e internacionales). 

Con una amplia experiencia internacional (1 año en Colombia y 2 años en Chile),  actualmente trabaja en BNP Paribas CIB - Group Finance, especializada en Guarantees & Facilities de EMEA, localizada en Madrid.

José Ramon Serra

Estudió ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos donde obtuvo el premio Miguen Sandalio a su proyecto final de carrera sobre la optimización de gestión y mantenimiento de pavimentos urbanos. En el ámbito de la ingeniería es donde desarrollo los primeros años de su carrera profesional centrado la movilidad, los transportes y la logística en la empresa CPS ingenieros.

Posteriormente trabajó como consultor en Panificadora Estellés, donde descubrió el interés por la gestión de personas y decidió conocer más sobre la misma que culminaría con el EMBA. Aquí, trabajó en un proceso de automatización, mejora y eficiencia de la compañía junto con la dirección general, así como con las áreas de RRHH y Finanzas para la automatización y mejora del clima en la empresa. 

Posteriormente se mudó a Madrid y empezó a trabajar en Aliseda Inmobiliaria como analista en el departamento de estrategia para el fondo Blackstone y banco Santander. Actualmente trabaja en la generación de valor a la compañía y colaborar con las distintas áreas de la compañía en cualquier poryecto estratégico y el reporting a los accionistas de la misma.  
 

Josep F. Mària

Josep is a member of the Society of Jesus and an Associate Professor in the Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability at Esade. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Barcelona (2003) and a Master in Theology from the Faculty of Theology of Catalonia (1996). He teaches sociology, ethics, spirituality and world religions at Esade. His research is on values, spirituality and higher education, with a particular emphasis on Ignatian spirituality. He serves on the boards of IQS (Ramon Llull University, Barcelona) and Comillas Pontifical University (Madrid). He is member of the International Advisory Board of XLRI (Jamshedpur, India). He has been a chaplain for scout groups since 1998. He enjoys hiking, swimming and the Mediterranean diet. He regularly practices meditation and is a spiritual advisor to young people and professionals. He has been a Jesuit since 1990.

Jaume Polo-Torné

CEO de Twilomedia, una agencia de comunicación y publicidad especializada en el sector hostelero, que ayuda a sus clientes con las técnicas más innovadoras. Con más de 10 años de experiencia en el mundo del marketing y el marketing digital, ha ayudado a empresas a crecer en el mundo digital multiplicando X2 sus ventas en menos de 3 años. Ahora tiene su propio videoblog en YouTube, donde habla de marketing, publicidad, ventas, negocios y el mundo digital.

Cristina Bote

Cristina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade. She is a consultant and data scientist at Accenture Barcelona with more than three years of experience in digital transformation projects. She leads international projects in business as well as in big data and analytics. Although her background is in business, she decided to complement her knowledge with training in data science in order to give her clients a 360° vision aligned with the digital world. She is a proactive person with a great capacity to adapt to any situation. She is motivated to ensure that men and women enjoy the same opportunities and can compete freely according to their abilities.

Alicia González Peñalver

Alicia González Peñalver, a law graduate, has more than 18 years of experience working at IBM where she currently plays the role of IBM Europe & MEA Strategic Kaizen. In his long professional career within the company, he has always held leadership positions both as a people manager and as a project manager. He currently works as a project manager certified by the Project Management Institute in the area of ​​IBM Supply Chain. Team leadership, digital transformation consulting, process reengineering, and improvement of the customer experience in agile environments, scrum, kanban, design thinking, are his areas of greatest experience. PMD 2018 at Esade. PMD 2018 en Esade.

Jaume Borràs

 Director de Negocio en Culmia

Vicent Diego

CEO en Novacasa Valencia

Carlos Julià

Carlos Julià es socio de Miura Partners, miembro del Comité de Inversión y responsable de Originación. Antes de incorporarse a la firma en 2010, trabajó durante tres años en la oficina de Barcelona de The Boston Consulting Group. Allí participó en una gran variedad de proyectos en los sectores de Energía, Telecomunicaciones y Servicios Financieros. Previamente, Carlos trabajó en la división de M&A de Morgan Stanley en Londres. También tiene experiencia en el área de Distressed Debt Servicing en Latinoamérica.

Carlos es MBA por la Harvard Business School y Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por ESADE.

Albert Enguix

Senior Investment Advisor at Crèdit Andorrà

Jesus Castell

Jesus has +15 years of experience in the legal field. He holds a Bachelor of laws by the University of Navarra, LLM (DIN) by Esade and MBA by IESE. Jesus is the Head of Legal Investments at a worldwide leader asset manager. He started his career at two of the largest European law firms and at a tier 1 financial institution. He lectures laws at the University of Navarra and at the University of Barcelona and he collaborates as Mentor at the University of St. Gallen. Co-author of the legal book: “Banking and Securities Law” and author of several legal articles and papers in different international publications. Jesus was recognised and awarded in 2020 by the “Inhousecommnity awards Switzerland” as one of the best in-house lawyers in Switzerland.

Miguel Ángel Morcuende

Es Ingeniero de Telecomunicaciones, Licenciado en Periodismo, Máster en Negocios Digitales, obtuvo un Certificado de Innovación y Emprendimiento (Stanford University), Programa Ejecutivo de Inteligencia Artificial en los Negocios y ha cursado el “Programa para Consejeros” y el “Programa ESG para Consejeros” en Esade Business School .

Cuenta con una experiencia de 33 años en el ámbito de la Tecnología y 24 años en el ámbito Digital, adquiridas en RTVE, Atos y Gartner. Ha sido Director Digital (CDO) Director de Tecnología y Operaciones (CTO/COO), Director Global de Innovación (CINO); actualmente como ínterin es Director de Transformación Digital (CDxO).

Actualmente es Miembro del Consejo Asesor de Bridgewhat.

Lluis Planchat

Bachelor of Business Administration and Law (Esade) and Bachelor of Economics (University of Barcelona). Associate in the Corporate Finance Department at KPMG, where he works as an adviser on mergers and acquisitions and business valuation projects. Prior experience as an economic and financial modelling consultant at Deloitte. Lecturer of Macroeconomics at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Barcelona.

Joan Ramon Mas Navarro

Degree in Business Management and Administration from the UAB, PMD from Esade (2006) and PDG from IESE (2018). In addition, he has training in business and commercial strategy.

Executive expert in marketing, an area in which he has practiced professionally throughout his professional career.

He has held positions of managerial responsibility in various companies and sectors, some of them with global leadership and others with a clear desire for local or sector leadership: Kantar Worldpanel, PepsiCo, Winterthur, AXA, Agrupació Mutua and Crèdit Andorrà Group (experience in markets or consumer goods, insurance and banking sectors).

In recent years, he has held managerial responsibilities in digital transformation and orporate communication at the Crèdit Andorrà Group.

He has just started as an advisor in business consulting, basically in the fields of marketing, digital transformation and corporate communication, from a strategic approach, through the creation of B21 Consulting.

He is an innovative, proactive, personable and competent person, and possesses great communication skills.

Joaquin Roca

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from ESADE ('09).

Currently, he exercises the role of Innovation Beyond the Core Manager at Nestlé for the Europe Zone, within the Dairy and Nutrition categories, whose purpose is to create and develop an ecosystem of digital solutions that includes new business models in order to generate more growth for the company.

Previously, she worked at the pharmaceutical company ISDIN, where she developed the global community for beauty consultants, among other B2B projects.

He has more than 10 years of international experience in business consulting – strategy and operations – at Minsait (formerly Europraxis Consulting) and BeRepublic with a high strategic and business focus from different areas: economic-financial, technological, innovation and digital transformation.

Additionally, he is a tenured professor of "Finance for Entrepreneurs" in the Master's Degree in Strategic Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IED.

Samuel Pimentel

Samuel is the Executive Chairman of Ackermann International. He has more than 25 years of professional experience managing executive search companies. He is a recognised expert on technology and telecommunications and has been assisting companies in this market for more than 20 years. He oversees the Spanish and Latin American operations of Ackermann International.

Marc Gelabert Castillo

Marc Gelabert is an Executive MBA graduate @esade (class 2021) and his professional career consists of more than 20 years working in business development, sales management and marketing. He is a results-driven professional with business development experience, dedicated to reaching sales targets and maximizing profits, providing brand awareness and creating synergies with colleagues and clients.

He has been working at ESADE from 2014 to 2019 as an International Associate Director for Admissions in charge of the recruitment of MBA’s & MSc in Management in Italy, the Middle East and Russia. Since 2020 is in charge of Admissions for all the MBA’s programs for candidates with residency in Spain and also working as a B2B Business  Development Manager for the Executive MBA.

Originally from Barcelona, he lived 1 year in San Francisco, 3 years in London and 2 years in Salzburg and he operated professionally in more than 25 different countries around the world (such UK, USA, Italy, Ireland, Germany, France, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Russia, China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Israel, UAE, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan & all over Spain…).
 

Jordí Vila

My work involves providing guidance to professionals who are seeking a career objective, from the design phase to the “landing” phase and ultimately the achievement of the goal. My process involves introspection and an exploration of the job market and your personal strengths – something I have experienced personally throughout my career, with all the successes and mistakes that this entails.

Having worked as a manager in the field of executive search and selection consultancy for more than 12 years, as a senior manager for seven years and as an independent professional for the last 12 years, I have a clear vision of the best way to design strategies and the best tools to use in this process, while also identifying personal obstacles and facilitators that will enable you to achieve success.

Each person is unique. Therefore, I adapt the pace and style of my work to your reality.

Núria Ribé Fusté

Chief Marketing Officer Laundry&HomeCare– Head of Sustainability Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) & Member of HCB Executive Committee.

25years of successful experience in Global & local business steering, General Management (P&L), Global Marketing role, Local Sales & Marketing, Digital Marketing transformation, M&A & divestures. Turn-around multiple troubled business (country – categories) through design game-changing / agile business & organizational strategies and executing with excellence with strong teams.

Crafting Sustainability Vision, Strategy and Action Plan of L&HC / HCB.

Culturally adaptable, passionate, inspiring. Strategic & hands on leader and innovative developer of business, brands and people. Willing to make a positive impact, Do Good.

Luigi Marín

Senior manager with more than 18 years of experience in mass consumer goods, specifically at Procter & Gamble, where I have held different commercial positions in the marketing and sales area impacting several countries in Central and South America. My experience encompasses strategic sales management for sales growth, brand building, management of sales relations abroad, development of sales capabilities in distributors, supplier development, leadership of multifunctional projects and management and development of human talent. Three years ago, parallel to my corporate activities, I joined The Money Tribe (TMT), an educational multiplatform focused on personal finances, which seeks to transform people’s lives through financial education. Ever since it was created, TMT has developed exponentially, and since February of this year I am involved in its consolidation in the region by leading its sales direction.

Ana Meira

My name is Ana and I’m a multidisciplinary creative strategist who helps startups and established brands scale and transform how they communicate. I thrive on developing concepts at the convergence of design, tech, and the human experience.

Throughout my career, I have led several marketing teams in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. My journey led me to establish REGULAR ANIMAL, a purpose-driven creative agency based in Miami, through which I have collaborated with renowned clients, including Absolut, Carolina Herrera, E5 Coral, Dom Pérignon, FAU, FIU, MBFW, Mans, and Rimowa, among others.

Ada Luz Esquivel Cruz

I am currently working as a Journey Manager for the Branch Office channel at BBVA in the insurance product area as part of a multidisciplinary team. I have more than 9 years of experience in commercial banking, having worked in firms such as BCP, BBVA, Banco Falabella, and CrediScotia Financiera, primarily developing and selling financial products and directing agency and alliance sales channels. In addition, I am well-versed in agile technologies and Kanban to ensure optimal team development. 

Jose Alexandro Arias García

I am a MBA with more than 20 years of leadership in financial institutions and consulting firms.

As the life sciences and health care leader for Deloitte S-Latam, I am responsible for the overall sector that includes providing consulting, advisory, tax and audit services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, and consumer healthcare segments.

In my commercial role I lead the relationship with a Global Crown Jewel client in the region and others in the sector, which entails enabling and coordinating client teams around the region.

My career has spanned such topics as innovation, marketing, public relationships and data analytics. I have led consulting engagements of process improvement, data analytics and go – to market of leading life sciences organizations and within the Financial Sector. My specialization is in the development and implementation of emerging/disruptive data analytics and behavioral science solutions.

Christopher Karl Martin Heberlein

6+ years as venture capital and growth equity investor with a focus on B2B SaaS business models.

Co-founder of a high-end natural cosmetics company.

Freelance consultant working with start-ups and corporations on fundraising and M&A transactions.

Founder of the hobby squash league Squashmania München.

MSc Finance at ESADE.

Laia Tutzó

Laia Tutzó is a curious, creative business developer who is passionate about her work. She has solid international experience in marketing, event management, and projects in the private and public sectors. An expert in supporting the design, planning, and creation phases, Laia has worked extensively in the sports and tourism industries with the launch of companies that have competed at the highest level, ensuring results and impact from the very beginning. Geared at people and managing large facilities/teams, in recent years she has been involved in tech projects, becoming a champion of the digital transformation.

Paula Fernández-Ochoa

Consultant and Speaker in highly competitive environments. Partner at MoreThanLaw+

She has solid training and experience that enables her to have a global view of businesses. After working as a lawyer for years (at Mazars and Garrigues) and working in a variety of offices like Head of Business Development and Marketing (at Legálitas and Roca Junyent), more than one decade ago she set up the  Branding & Business Development Consultancy MoreThanLaw+ for the legal sector, executives, and highly competitive environments. She has been honored as one of the 100 Benchmark Women in the Legal Sector (2023, Todojuristas) and as one of the leading consultants for the legal sector (2022, Todojuristas). In parallel, she founded her brand VivircorRiendo, from which she partners with brands and delivers motivating speeches under the slogan of “Que a Reír No te Gane Nadie.” She is a TED Talk Speaker, a speaker at other venues, a university instructor, a mentor, a project and brand ambassador, and the author of several books and articles. Always closely tied to sports, she is a member of the Board of Directors and head of the Women and Snow Area of the Royal Spanish Winter Sports Federation and a member of the Spanish Olympic Committee’s Equality Commission. She has been named one of the 100 most influential women in the sport sector (2023, Women's Sport Institute).

Chanakya Shah

Chanakya Shah es un profesional experimentado, con un diverso historial que ha desarrollado en la India, España, Nigeria, los EAU y Canadá.

Con varios años de experiencia en start-ups, multinacionales y empresas familiares, Chanakya posee una combinación única de experiencia analítica y habilidad para los negocios. Como analista de datos, ha perfeccionados sus capacidades estadísticas y analíticas, facilitando la resolución de problemas y la toma de decisiones desde un enfoque basado en datos. Además, su experiencia de gestión de empresas familiares le ha proporcionado una comprensión profunda de la importancia de la colaboración, la gestión de recursos y la adaptabilidad para lograr el éxito. Sirviéndose de sus múltiples conocimientos y habilidades, Chanakya sentó las bases para constituir la empresa Thycure Pharma Private Limited en 2022, con la visión de mejorar las vidas de los pacientes y de sus familias, proporcionándoles medicinas de alta calidad.

Es graduado en Comercio y en Contabilidad y Finanzas por la Universidad de Bombay y MSc in Marketing por Esade Business School. Se graduó por Esade en 2011.

Juan Lucas García

Master's degree in Information Society and Knowledge from the UOC and Diploma in Labor Relations from the University of Oviedo, where he also studied Philosophy. Holds a Master's in Human Resources Management from the Center for Financial Studies, completed the Executive Management Program (PADE) at INDAE, the Executive Development Program (PDD) at ESADE, and completed the Digital Transformation Program at MIT PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, along with numerous courses and programs related to business management and its environment.

His last 25 years of professional career have been linked to improving organizational management and regulatory compliance. He served as Quality and Environment Director at the Asturian engineering and project management company INGEMAS, S.A (now part of the TSK group), and from 2002 to 2020, he was the director of the AENOR delegation in the Principality of Asturias, where he led the company's territorial development plan.

He actively participates in various regional forums and has been a professor in various Master's programs and training programs organized by the University of Oviedo, ICEX, the Asturian Innovation Club, or the Chambers of Commerce. He is a founding partner of Óptima Tres Consultores, a company specialized in business cooperation projects. Currently, he works as a consultant and independent advisor in several Asturian companies from various sectors (communication, energy and waste management, strategic consulting, Artificial Intelligence, digital transformation, and regulatory compliance).

Hamid Belmekki

Graduate from Ecole Polytechnique Paris (Master of Science in Engineering 1996 – Applied Mathematics) and ENSTA (Master of Science in Engineering 1999- Applied Mathematics and computer science)

• Executive MBA Monthly in ESADE – Graduation expected in 2024
• More than 27 years’ experience in the financial markets space as Head of Research and Development in international banks (HSBC, SOCGEN,…)
• Founder of SG ATS , the nearshoring entity of SOCGEN in Morocco and BMCE Capital Solutions part of Bank of Africa.
• Intrapreneur and Entrepreneur with the main focus on Quantitative Technology area.

Jordi Mora

Jordi Mora is the President of Pimem, the Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises of Mallorca, and the Fourth Vice President of Conpymes. Additionally, he is the managing partner of Urban Hostel Palma and Escola Superior Balear.

Married with two children, Jordi is passionate about sports, reading, music, and cinema. He loves new business projects and is always seeking opportunities to innovate and grow.

Jordi studied at Esade, where he completed the Executive Finance program in 2005-2006 and obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management in 1993-1994.

His professional career and personal interests reflect his dedication and enthusiasm for business development and leadership in various fields.

Ricardo Marquez

Trade Show Director

From México, Director of Alimentaria FoodTech and Alimentaria México in Fira Barcelona.

Sports business passionate, former president of the ESADE MBA Sports Business Club.

My instagram: @marqmx

Andrea Sala

Business Process Consultant Part of the Zurich chapter board and loving to see how we grow and mature y con mucha illusion de ayudar a mis companeros a desarrollar el chapter y de seguir formando parte de la "Esade community"!

Madre de 2 "pre-teens" y disfrutando de la vida en Suiza, el chocolate y las montanas :)

As a Business Process Consultant based in Zurich, and having developed my career in several multinationals, leading the delivery of complex business transformation programs across departments, industries and geographies, I am now enjoying a new career path as an consultant helping companies redesigning their processes with the aim of gaining efficiencies and effectiveness, riding the wave and enjoying meeting new people, continue to learn and stepping out of my comfort zone!

Emili Sullà

After working for a year as an auditor, in 1979 he joined the ESADE department of finance management where he taught cost accounting, started the Executive Education management control course still available today, belonged to the team that started hospital management and until late 1999 was the coordinator of activities in Latin America.

2000 - 2018 managing director of Dentaid, SL
Currently involved with non-profit entities and is a board member of the Catalan Blood and Tissue Bank.

Omkar Wagh

Omkar Wagh is passionate about building water and wastewater infrastructure solutions in developing countries to fulfill needs of exponentially increasing population because of rapid urbanization. His core areas of operation are water distribution networks, water boosting pumping stations, water recycling plants and wastewater treatment. He is currently exploring how data analytics and IOT can address challenges of water shortage and energy losses.

Karine Selma Laronze

Bachelor&MBA at ESADE, I also completed my CEMS Master's in International Management at ESADE and Stockholm School of Economics in 2007.

After graduating, I worked more than 6 years in Business Consulting in Spain, South Africa and Colombia. I moved to Austria in 2014, where I have started a family. I am currently working as Project Manager at AEI, Agency for European Integration and Economic Development, in Vienna.

I am a Spanish, French and Catalan native speaker, and also speak English and German fluently.
I am involved in the Austria Chapter since its launch.  

Laura Gil

SENIOR EXECUTIVE - Expert in Retail, Business Development & Consultancy |+20 years worldwide experience | Team mindset | Resourceful, sincere & curious | I am an innovation, digital and retail passionate, who loves the “well done job” philosophy, technology and learning every day. With a perform & transform attitude, help shift and deeply impact entire business models, to ensure delivery and extract the full value potential of commercial propositions worldwide. Leading cross functional business development projects & teams across the globe.

Joao Rebelo Rebelo

Sonae Indústria - Sales Manager

João is conducting global sales for the past 15 years through direct sales and extensive distribution channels. Based in Porto, Portugal but with significant amount of time spent on travelling  across Europe capitalizing on company local manufacturing capabilities but also in North America and Middle East.  

Earlier in his career, João held roles in the Financial area of companies across the world, such as Financial Controller in Johannesburg, Financial Manager in the US and Country Controller in Québec. This enabled João to develop extensive skills such as international management, negotiation and inter-cultural relations.

Jaime Schmidt

Abogado y Notario Público con más de 8 años de experiencia en asesoría legal corporativa. Especialista en Derecho Corporativo, Informático y de Propiedad Intelectual, me dedico a la creación de empresas y la protección de sus activos intangibles.

Alumni desde el 2016, egresado del Master de propiedad intelectual y derecho de las TIC.

Amante de la tecnología y el deporte.

Ramon Serrallonga

I am a dreamer with the aspiration to make our world a better place to live. Through my experiences in different latitudes, I discovered how similar individuals are across cultures and how diverse communities are across borders.

My passions are data analytics and innovation. I apply them in anything I do. My professional career has been developed in the intersection between business and technology. Connecting the dots to deliver more value. 

Thomas Gehard Pfenning

My current main focus is the management of new venture developments in Israel on behalf of a German investment group. My responsibilities range from identifying new business opportunities to their actual implementation. Besides, I am representing the investment group in renewable energy endeavors in Eastern Europe.

I am passionate about the Israeli high-tech scene as well as in general about innovation and sustainability. Through the experiences and the network, which I have gained here while setting up a new business, I am always happy to be the first point of contact not only for new Alumni in Israel but also for international corporations that seek to harness the potential of the start-up nation.

In my free time, I enjoy challenging myself during races, gaining new insights into the Israeli mindset by studying Hebrew and exploring new places around the globe.

Miguel Rovira

Degree in English Philology (2009) and Law (2011) from the University of Valencia. Master in International Business Law at ESADE (2018). Practicing lawyer specializing in Corporate and M&A. Regular collaborator in non-profit institutions.

Sara Pastor

" over 14 years of experience in technology, e-commerce and digital advertising with a special focus in the travel industry. She is leading the Destinations business in Europe at ADARA, after having managed the Commercial team in Europe Mainland. Before joining ADARA, Sara worked at LivingSocial, Travelzoo and Cisco Systems. 

She serves as a member of the board of the Digital Club of ESADE University, and is co-founder of the organisation "Women in e-travel." 

Lluís Farràs

Economista con más de 35 años de experiencia como Director Financiero y Controller (en multinacionales y medianas empresas de diferentes sectores, en áreas industriales y servicios). Los últimos cinco años los ha pasado como socio en una consultora prestando asesoramiento a Pymes.

Paralelamente ha colaborado con entidades sin ánimo de lucro, sociales y deportivos ofreciendo planes de viabilidad.

Lluís Farràs

Lluís Farras  is an economist with more than 35 years of experience working as a finance director and controller at multinationals and medium-sized companies in various industrial and service sectors. For the past five years, he has been a partner at a consulting firm that advises small and medium-sized companies. 

He also collaborates with non-profits, social organisations and sports teams by developing feasibility plans. 

Virtuts Angulo

Virtuts loves learning, conveying knowledge and surprising herself every day with new things. Perhaps because of this, she has dedicated part of her career to editorial content, contributing to projects aimed at enriching other people anywhere in the world. She is also an active participant in the Esade Alumni Cultural and Creative Industries Club, a venue for sharing knowledge and meeting other people with the aim of mutual enrichment.

Acisclo Pérez

Acisclo has more than a decade of international professional experience at multinationals and technology companies, where he specialises in growth, optimisation and expansion.

He has experience in the management of sales, marketing (CX) and innovation teams, as well as in the development of new products and services. With a strategic 360° vision of business, he focuses on the ROI of projects and the EBITDA of the company.

He currently sits on the board of several technology companies whose core business is 4.0 technology with a customer-centric approach.

Luis de Grandes Estrada

Gestor Patrimonial con amplia experiencia en inversiones financieras, inmobiliarias y empresariales. Socio y Director General en LDGGROUP MULTIFAMILY OFFICE, asesoría fiscal, mercantil, laboral y patrimonial.
Actual Presidente de Esade Alumni Tarragona y miembro de la Junta Directiva desde 2016.
Padre de familia numerosa.

Juan Manuel Peña

Ha dedicado su amplia vida profesional al sector de la salud y de los hospitales, y ha tenido la oportunidad de trabajar en la gerencia de hospitales, la consultoría hospitalaria a escala nacional e internacional, la gestión integral de proyectos de nuevos centros asistenciales en Europa, África, Asia y América, y la gestión de empresas proveedoras de servicios para el diseño, la construcción, el equipamiento, el mantenimiento y la operación de hospitales. 

Helena Borbón

Helena has 20 years of professional experience in general management. She currently serves as Director General of the CARES Foundation and Administrator of Empresa d’Inserció CODEC, both of which are dedicated to outsourcing operational and logistical services, to people with disabilities and to people at risk of social exclusion, respectively.

She holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). She has also completed the Leadership and Social Innovation Programme at Esade and the General Management Programme at IESE.

José Luis Morales

José Luis has built his career in operations and supply-chain management in the multinational environment of the auxiliary automotive industry, at companies such as Ficosa, Sintermetal and Gestamp.

He specialises in improving value flow in operations and planning by means of lean manufacturing techniques, DMAIC 6-Sigma, QRQC, automated production and robotics.

Xavier Lavall

After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade, Xavier became an executive at a family business in the graphic arts industry, where he now serves as Director of Graphic Creation and Production Projects. He also manages Wheris, a company he co-founded, which is dedicated to the universal accessibility of information – both printed and digital – for people with visual and hearing disabilities or reading difficulties.

Susana Sebastiá

Susana holds a Bachelor in Law from the University of Zaragoza. She completed the Programme for Management Development at Esade in 2008 and the General Management Programme at IESE Business School in 2019.

She has 20 years of experience in executive positions at major companies in the health and social-care sector.

Specialised in management, she has held operations management and division management positions. In this capacity, she has contributed to the growth and transformation of the sector, which today is a benchmark for economic growth and job creation.

Throughout her career, Susana has worked with government bodies on the implementation and development of various services, emerging as a strong advocate for public-private partnerships.

Since 2019, she has served as Asset Management Director at Healthcare Activos, an investment platform specialised in real-estate assets in the health and long-term-care industry.

Marguerite Chaignot

Using open-ended questions and specialised tools, I help coachees become aware of their potential and the changes they want to create. In particular, I can help you develop confidence/self-esteem, manage your emotions (fear, anger, sadness), better manage your interpersonal relationships, and make you more effective as a team leader and decision-maker in difficult contexts. 

Clients explore these new methods, perspectives and resources on their own, with the aim of developing their full potential, adopting new perspectives, better managing their personal or professional life, becoming happier and more efficient, and having a more positive impact on the world.

Specialities: 

• Positive intelligence coaching (managing saboteurs and strengthening the wise part of yourself)
• Self-esteem and decision-making coaching
• Career Orientation and Job Search Coaching Consulting
• Self-employed and business creation Consulting
• Team cohesion facilitation
• Collective Intelligence facilitation (co-development method)

Languages: Spanish, English, French

Certification: 

• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), CTI
• Executive Coaching, Único model, Instituto de Comunicación
• Sikkhona relational model, Instituto de Comunicación
   

Maryam Luzárraga

Experta en estrategia e internacionalización empresarial, desarrollo corporativo e impacto ESG, competitividad y emprendimiento.

Es Miembro del ICA, instituto de Consejeros y Administradores y participa en consejos y órganos consultivos de varias organizaciones. Actividad que compagina, por un lado, con la docencia, como profesora en el master de relaciones internacionales y diplomacia corporativa de la Universidad de Deusto y por otro, como business ángel participando y apoyando a varias start ups.

Tiene 27 de años de experiencia profesional y 10 años en el extranjero asesorando a Organismos Internacionales, Corporaciones, Gobiernos, PYMEs y emprendedores. En su última etapa profesional como Socia de consultoría de PwC ha sido responsable de la solución de competitividad para el desarrollo empresarial en España y miembro Comité ejecutivo Internacional de PwC para Comisión Europea y Banco Mundial. 

Anteriormente desarrolló su carrera profesional en Bruselas asesorando a gobiernos y corporaciones en el desarrollo de proyectos internacionales financiados con Fondos Europeos, BEI y Organismos de financiación Multilateral en Europa, América Latina y Africa.

Maryam, es Licenciada en Derecho con especialidad jurídico-económica por la Universidad de Deusto con Diploma en Derecho Internacional por la Universidad Robert Schumann de Estrasburgo, Máster en Derecho Comunitario y Europeo por la Universidad Católica de Lovaina, Máster en Comercio Internacional por la Escuela Solvay, Universidad Libre de Bruselas. Postgrado en gestión Executive Programe por ESADE y Programa Consejeros ESADE-PwC.

Clàudia Cornella Durany

My specialty is guiding leaders through their personal and professional development in changing times and environments. The goal of this process is to help them develop influential and motivational leadership so that they can achieve their goals, increase their performance, improve their team’s results and, at the same time, help them live fuller and happier personal and professional lives. 
I do all this through change management, development of executive skills (soft skills), emotional intelligence, self-leadership and team leadership.

Coaching Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, English

Certifications: 

• Associate Certified Coach (ACC) for International Coach Federation
• Associate Certified Coach (CAC) for Spanish Coaching Association (ASESCO)

Pedro Abadia

My name is Pedro Abadia and I am a recent member of the board of the chapter of Esade Alumni in Miami, USA. I landed here in 2019 and still finding my spot, with the hectic virical times we are having. 

I got my degree (Lic&MBA was the title back then) in 1998, and also part of the CEMS community. I am an all-terrain manager (o culo inquieto), having lived in 5 countries, worked for 4 companies (I am a loyal culo inquieto, after all), 4+ sectors, and moved through the companies' functions and types... finance, project management, sales and marketing, supply chain and more recently HR and consulting... in both multinational and SME's. Still lots to learn, always and forever, while we last. 

I am always happy to land a helping hand to those who need it and I love when the projects end up well... which is more difficult than the spreadsheets and consultants always say.

I like team sports, history, travel, arts, food and wine and interesting people. I am rather opinionated but love to exchange (and challenge) ideas, and my best friends' first impressions of me apparently were rather negative... meaning I probably improve with time.

Alex Duran

Engineer by education, supply chain manager by experience, and sportsman by passion, Alex has held different leadership positions in several multinational companies in Barcelona and Zürich. He co-founded Nexspares in 2018, a consultancy firm devoted to help aircraft operators source aircraft spares more efficiently.

In Switzerland since 2011, he loves riding his road bike, participates in the Zürich visual arts scene and enjoys discovering hidden places, bars and restaurants throughout the city

Teresa Nicolau

After spending more than a decade at PwC early in her career, Teresa has held executive posts at private enterprises and led public entities in a diverse range of industries, including automotive, IT, food, services and tourism.

She specialises in strategic financial management for sustainable business development in organisations. Among other posts, she currently sits on the board of a private-sector company and is the treasurer and a trustee of a private foundation.

In addition to participating as a speaker in Esade webinars, she serves as a mentor and actively collaborates with Esade Alumni Pro Bono Consultants.

Núria Prat Clarós

Certified in Wingwave®, a method of performance and emotion coaching that helps coachees reduce their stress, increase their creativity, and improve their mental well-being and resilience, all in just a few sessions.

This method is based on three techniques:

1. Bilateral hemisphere stimulation

2. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP)

3. Myostatic test

SPECIALITIES IN THE WINGWAVE METHOD

Stress regulation: managing stressful situations at work or in your personal life and rediscovering positive emotional resources.

Achieving goals and reaching maximum potential: mental and emotional preparation for maximum performance and heightened creativity.

Changing limiting beliefs

Languages: Spanish and Catalan

Certifications:

• Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation
• Practitioner and Master Practitioner of NLP – Gestalt Institute of Barcelona and International Coaching Federation
• Wingwave® Coaching – Besser-Siegmund Institute of Hamburg (Germany)
• Systemic Coaching with the Wingwave® Method – Gestalt Institute of Barcelona
• Wingwave® Training for Trainers – Symbiotik Institut of Mallorca

Maximiliano Ranftl

Graduado en Derecho en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina) y del Máster de Especialización en Derecho de las TIC, Redes Sociales y Propiedad Intelectual por ESADE Business & Law School. 

Inició su trayectoria en Argentina como paralegal en el área de Derecho Societario del despacho ABBFP&W incorporándose posteriormente al despacho Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal donde completó el programa de Jóvenes Profesionales e integró el equipo de Propiedad Intelectual. Se incorporó entonces al departamento de Derecho Mercantil del despacho Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle. En Barcelona, ha formado parte del equipo de contratos de Agilent Technologies y ahora está trabajando en el sector farmacéutico, como abogado corporativo de Farmaprojects. 

Su experiencia internacional en asesoramiento jurídico, redacción de contratos y análisis de normativa, junto con su enfoque orientado a negocio, le otorgan una visión integral del Derecho aplicado al capital intelectual y a las nuevas tecnologías. 

Joan Basseda

Licenciado en el Doble Grado de Esade en ADE y Derecho (promoción 2018). 
 
En la actualidad, Joan Basseda es consultor estratégico en KPMG (dispone de más de 3 años de experiencia en la empresa). 
 
Miembro de la Comisión Young, así como miembro de la junta directiva del Club de Turismo y Ocio.

Carles Tur Planells

Carles Tur Planells is Senior Vice President for Banque Lombard Odier & Cie in Geneva, Switzerland.  Carles works as a Senior Relationship Manager with the Bank, which he joined in March 2021 after developing a career in the field of Private Banking since 2001.  Previously, Carles held various senior positions with Credit Suisse AG in Zurich and Lloyds TSB Bank plc in Geneva, Montevideo and Miami.
Carles was born in Barcelona and studied at ESADE the Lic&MBA program graduating in 2001.  He also holds a degree of Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (AGSIM – Thunderbird) in Phoenix, AZ (USA).  Currently living in Lausanne, Carles is a proud father of twins, a boy and a girl.

Paula Gual

Desde 2017 co-fundadora de Kalcetin.es, marca de calcetines que diseña, y fabrica 100% en España. Calcetines de compresión y calcetines de algodón estampados y de colores exclusivos.

Maria Lecinena

Soy María Leciñena y a nivel profesional, creo que me caracterizo por el aprendizaje continuo. Mi primera formación es ESADE, data de 2011 y ha continuado desde entonces.

Hace ya varios años que formo parte de la Junta de ESADE ALUMNI ARAGÓN, y estoy encantada de ello.

Soy economista de formación y tengo amplia experiencia sectorial, desde el sector formación, metal, sanitario, y ya desde hace varios años, trabajo en GRUPO ARTAL, grupo empresarial aragonés, dedicado a Concesionarios de Automoción y Sector Promoción Inmobiliaria.

A lo largo de los años, además de dedicarme a la dirección financiera y de administración, me he especializado en procesos de organización empresarial, y me he formado en la gestión, administración y sucesión de la empresa familiar, lo que es muy enriquecedor profesional y personalmente.

Como miembro de la Junta de ESADE ALUMNI, intento poner mi granito de arena en potenciar su conocimiento en particular, en Aragón, comunidad a la que pertenecemos.

Natalia Rigueiro

Graduada en Derecho, Doble Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía y Derecho Internacional de los Negocios, y del Máster de Especialización en Derecho de las TIC, Redes Sociales y Propiedad Intelectual por Esade Business & Law School. 

Inició su trayectoria en Clifford Chance, en el departamento de litigación. Posteriormente trabajó en H&A en el departamento de marcas durante dos años. Después de estar en el departamento de propiedad intelectual en Baker McKenzie se unió al equipo legal de Wallbox Chargers encargándose de la parte de propiedad intelectual e industrial de la compañía.
 

Rosa M. Sanz

TBD

Inés Pons

Portfolio Catalogue & Support - Petcare at Mars

Luis Vazquez Hernández

CEO Podium Strategy&Marketing

Ricardo San Marcos de la Torre

Ricardo San Marcos es Socio Director de Vaciero ademas de liderar el Área Concursal e Insolvencias de la firma. Dirige los proyectos de solicitud y tramitación de concursos de acreedores y acuerdos de refinanciación regulados por la Ley Concursal. Como experto en reestructuraciones e insolvencias complejas, ha coordinado transacciones para adquisición de unidades de negocio parciales de empresas en procesos de cierre o liquidación. También ha sido designado en múltiples ocasiones administrador concursal y administrador judicial de compañías en dificultades.

Abogado y Economista especialista en crisis empresarial, es también diplomado en Management Development por ESADE, complementado la formación en dirección de empresas con programas en Marketing estratégico por ESADE y Marketing Digital por ESIC. Cuenta con una dilatada experiencia en el asesoramiento continuado en consolidación y reestructuración de empresas, desarrollo de negocio y asesoramiento a la dirección. Ha participado en procesos y negociaciones para adquisición de empresa y negocios, en el ámbito nacional e internacional. Es también Auditor oficial de Cuentas y Mediador Concursal, Civil y Mercantil.

Ponente habitual en foros, cursos y seminarios y profesor colaborador de la Universidad de Oviedo, es también autor de numerosos artículos y tribunas de opinión. Además es Vicepresidente del Instituto de Mediación del Principado de Asturias.

Anna Aguiar

Currently in her last year of the Double Degree in Business Administration and Law. Anna is passionate about startups and technology. She has been the co-President of E3 (Esade’s Entrepreneurship Association) and has done internships at Gartner, Accenture and Caixabank, among others.

Anna took part in Summer Schools and International Programs at Bocconi University, NYU, Georgetown University, WU Vienna and King’s College London.
Her international background has allowed her to participate in many international projects including the European Youth Parliament and creating a Startup idea as well.

Anna has been involved in the organization of many events at ESADE and has also been a TA of the Esade Full-Time MBA.

Always open to help others and to be part of new projects!

Vanesa Estorach

Bachelor of Business Administration and MBA from Esade, with a postgraduate degree in International Management from HEC Paris.

Her entire career has been related to innovation and technology, both at startups and at large corporations. After having worked as a product manager at other digital companies, she now leads the digital transformation of the Digital IA area at Sanofi.

In 2008, she co-founded Women in Mobile (WiM), an organisation that works to promote and raise the profile of women in the technology sector.

Arnau Grifoll

Bachelor of Business Administration (IQS), two Masters in Finance (IEF and University of Alcalá) and MBA (Esade).

More than 10 years of professional experience in strategic consulting, venture capital, consumer goods, exports and publishing. He has a global vision of business management, with a strong focus on achieving objectives, improving processes and obtaining results.

He applies all of his knowledge and experience to ensure that his clients get the most out of their business and to identify any business opportunities that may arise, whether in terms of cost savings or growth and expansion.

He is a firm believer that all companies, regardless of their size and resources, should be able to access the best market conditions. “This is my personal objective, and it will be my job from now on.”

Montserrat Palencia

Montserrat is a tax Lawyer.

She started her career in Tax by obtaining a Law Degree with a business concentration at ESADE Business School. Her formation was completed with a Master Degree in Law (MUA) 2016, and a Master Degree in Tax Consulting and Management 2016 (AGT).

She works as a Tax Lawyer for Credit Suisse in Zurich. She has been working in the legal tax practice of Gomez Acebo & Pombo and Cases & Lacambra, two prestigious Law Firms in Barcelona. Simultaneously she assisted finance professionals in their preparation for the European Financial Advisor (EFA) certification at Instituto Superior de Empresa y Finanzas (ISEFi).

Her professional experiences are completed through summer collaborations with nonprofit organizations. For the past four years, she has been a member of Sprout. Sprout is a non-profit organization based in New York City that provides travel and recreational opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

These experiences have provided her with a positive attitude, a high sense of duty, strong communication and negotiation skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work with different backgrounds and teams.

Tim-Frederik Kohler

Tim grew up in Germany, and found his destination in Singapore. 
Since childhood his passion has been connecting different worlds and different cultures. 
He lived, worked and built up businesses in North America, Europe, Middle East and Central & East Asia. 

He was part of the first cohort of the joint Aalto-ESADE MBA for Executives in 2018. 
The program focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and design thinking, to understand the intrinsic need for digital transformation in a new business setting, around the world.
As regional CEO of APMEA and Global CSO (Chief Sales Officer) he is actively working on strategy design and implementation to built a better future within his realm of influence. 

Tim loves all kind of sports, he is an active age group Triathlete, PADI rescue scuba diver, and enjoys spending time in the gym.

Whilst the Singapore alumni is relatively small, he is very happy in welcoming new arrivals and engage with the existing alumni in Singapore. 
Tim is open to try out new concepts and forms of engagement to generate more value for all members.

Laura Cespedosa Cañada

Labor coaching: Psychologist, coach and head hunter, I help you to know the reality of the labor market with the real point of view of the current market. I have accompanied more than 4,500 people in their professional transition.

Executive Coaching: I accompany CEOs and middle managers in their continuous improvement process. My vision as Human Resources director and my participation in steering committees will help you define your challenges and achieve them, empowering yourself and leading teams to achieve their engagement and that of clients. Specialized in team and sales coaching, as well as agile leadership.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan

Certification: ICF, with more than 4,500 hours

Ana Ramírez Torres

Ana Ramírez Torres graduated from the University of Seville with a Bachelor in Geography in 2002. She earned a Master in Geographic Information Systems: Planning, Land Management and Environment at the University of Seville in 2005. She went on to earn a Master in Valuation, Cadastre and Territorial Information Systems from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche in 2017. She completed the Esade-Loyola Executive MBA in 2018-2019.

Since 2013, she has been a founding partner and manager of the consulting firm GEOMALANDAR S.L., which specialises in the management, analysis and publication of spatial information, spatial data infrastructure, and cadastral procedures and formalities.

She has participated in several projects of the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia, including the Unified Digital Street Map of Andalusia and the Spatial Data Infrastructure of Andalusia. She is currently working on a project called Characterisation and Distribution of Built Space in Andalusia.

Ernest Morales

Ernest is an associate at MGC Arbitration, where his main area of practice is international commercial and investment arbitration. He is a member of the Paris and Barcelona Bar Associations. He has acted as a lawyer and administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in international arbitration proceedings, both ad hoc and institutional, under a wide range of jurisdictions and applicable laws. He has experience in the banking, construction and energy sectors, among others.

He teaches in the Master in International Business Law at Esade and has served as the school’s coach for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot since 2017. He has written several articles, served as a panellist at international conferences and organised several events in the field of arbitration, while also serving as co-chair of the Paris Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (PVYAP) organisation.

Ernest holds a Bachelor in Law, a Master in International Business Law and a Master in Legal Practice from Esade Law School, as well as a Bachelor in International Arbitration from Sciences Po. He is a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan and he is fluent in English, French and Portuguese.

Laura Tapias

I am an accomplished Executive Leader with a track record of success in driving strategic sales, business development, and partnerships in the Entertainment & Media industry. Throughout my career, I have focused on expanding businesses across the United States, Spain, and Latin America, leveraging my expertise in the TV/media business, marketing, promotions, and technical operations. Fluent in English, Spanish, and conversational Hebrew, I bring a multicultural perspective and a deep understanding of industry trends.

I have a proven ability to build start-up offices from the ground up, launch new services and technologies, penetrate international markets, and drive significant business growth. My skill set encompasses strategic planning, B2B sales, territory management, market research, revenue generation, and team management.

In my role as the VP for Americas & Spain at Applicaster, I have played a pivotal role in expanding streaming apps and acquiring new customers. I have successfully renegotiated agreements, driven business development initiatives, and identified new potential channels for growth.

I completed an Advanced Media Program at IESE Business School & UCLA’s Anderson School of Management focusing on Media and Entertainment. Additionally, I earned a Master's degree in Marketing from ESADE Business School. I hold a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Communication and Media Studies, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Universitat Ramon Llull.

José Miguel Martínez Checa

Telecommunication Engineer and ESADE’s Executive MBA with over nineteen years of experience creating and bringing new solutions to the market on leading and management positions for biotech, software vendors and consultancy firms. I have worked with Top enterprises in different sectors helping them innovate to achieve success through the adoption of differet technologies and ways of working.

Specialties: Business Administration, Sales, Presales, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Intranet, Enterprise 2.0, CMS, BPM, Project Management, Team Building, Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Management, Financial Analysis and Planning, Investments evaluation, Competitive Strategy, Corporate Governance, Brand Management, Commercialization, Change and Risk Management and Business Information Systems Governance.

Aleksandre Metreveli

I currently works as a Financial Officer at the World Bank in Washington DC. Originally, he is from Georgia and he has 10 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. Previously he worked for a while in Georgia and briefly in Nepal. He is always eager to try new things and ready to experiment. He joined the ESADE DC chapter in 2023.

I completed Master of Science in Finance from ESADE in 2011.

José Luis Ybarra

I have spent more than 9 years working in an international environment, with the opportunity to rotate between different areas. I have been part of several departments and acquired different roles and responsibilities which have helped me to better understand company strategies and needs. In the last 6 years I have specialized in procurement, focusing on transforming purchasing departments where I have optimized spent and obtained significant increases in EBITDA. I am constantly motivated to exceed the stated objectives, develop teams and create a collaborative corporate culture and always concerned with generating a positive impact on society with sustainable solutions.

José Francisco Samaniego Linares

I worked at Boehringer Mannheim and Roche Diagnostics since 1981 (38 years) until I retired as KAM-Andalusia in November 2019.

I am a 2007 Esade PMD alumnus and currently a member of the Board of Directors of ESADE Alumni in Eastern Andalusia.

Maria Esther Martinez

Spain, France, United Arab Emirates, United States….my life has been an eventful journey with many accomplishments along the way.

B.A. in Telecommunications Engineering by the University of Vigo, I started my career at the Airbus Headquarters in France as Radio-communication engineer. Four years after, I left everything behind to move to Dubai – At that time a challenging place for foreigneirs and especially for working women. My experience at Airbus however allowed me to land a job with Alcatel working on the Dubai Airport expansion as Radio System Lead engineer. Upon conclusion of the project, I joined Kuwaiti-owned technology start-up, TagStone. TagStone’s goal was to introduce RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technology into the Middle East. I was able to bring my experience of working in multicultural teams combined with my technical background and my interpersonal skills to quickly progress to COO of the company.

After 11 years in Dubai, I moved to Miami and I am excited about this new experience and the opportunity to share my knowledge!

Top Skills: Leadership, teamwork, team building, strategic planning, business development, product development, product management, project management, organizational transformation and cross cultural working capabilities.

Josep Viladot

Hard-core into sport and physical activity with a passion for numbers. Driving force behind high-performance work teams.

Education:

MBA ‘93

Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sport

Advanced Studies Diploma - DEA

Diploma from the Spanish Ski School

Professional Experience:

More than 25 years of experience managing sports organizations: for-profit, non-profit, multinationals, and foundations.

Currently:

General Manager of Clubes Eurofitness

Board member of Trib3 Spain

President of the Catalan Association of Managers of Public Sports Facilities

Founding patron of España Activa

Bander Al Junaidi

Bander is a transformative executive with sharp business acumen, embodying innovation, entrepreneurship, and a growth mindset. With expertise in shared services, leading teams, change management, business improvement, and organizational development, Bander offers a holistic approach to corporate transformation. In addition to the large corporate world, he excels in spearheading innovative projects and launching startups. He is passionate about empowering people and organizations to thrive. With nearly two decades of experience across government and private sectors, Bander consistently delivers positive impacts to clients, stakeholders, shareholders, and the wider community.

Mafalda Romão Mateus

I am a Lawyer, Master in IP and IT Law, currently working as a Data Protection Specialist at Better Collective. I consider myself a creative, persuasive, communicative and empathetic person, curious about reconciling the ethics behind protecting creativity, privacy and innovation with my interest in technology, as I consider it an important cultural and social issue. I believe that the sudden legal changes in the Information Society, resulting from an accelerated technological development in an increasingly globalized world, generate new problems that our generation has the responsibility to solve. My main areas of interest are Data Protection, Privacy and Cybersecurity Law, Intellectual Property Law, Telecommunications, Media and Technology (TMT) Law, Life-Sciences, Pharmaceutical and Health Law, Environmental Law, and finally Labor Law.

Mateo Gonzalo Diaz Gomez

Award-Winning Multilingual (English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese) International Supply Chain Professional.
Results driven business development leader with a 15+ year background in international sales, relationship management, new client acquisition, and key account management. Passionate for connecting clients to compelling opportunities within their market space.

Lorena Toda Lloret

More than 20 years of managerial experience in the life sciences industry, including pharmaceutical, OTC, medical devices, and similar at companies like Novartis, LEO Pharma, LETI pharma (reported to CEO and board), and Fresenius Medical Care. She has managed launches, mature products, and a variety of channels (pharmacy, hospital, primary care, B2B, online), along with changes in cycles, restructurings, growth, sector changes, and diversification. She is currently the Commercial Head Director of Fresenius Medical Care IBERIA, a  leading global dialysis technology company with turnover of 140M in Iberia. She is also a member of the group’s board in Spain and Portugal.

She is a mentor and advisor of startups and SME’s at Acció (Catalonia Trade & Investment, Government of Catalonia). She is the co-founder of WA4STEAM, an association of women investors who invest in tech startups, a member of Ejecon (an association of women managers and executives), and the secretary of the executive board of the Atlètic Terrassa Hockey Club. She has experience starting companies and startups from scratch, as well as transforming teams and companies.

She is currently managing a major transformation of the company: digitalization, sustainability, and change in the sales model. She has also been a winner of the Womenalia award.

Sara Marzal

Sara Marzal is Legal Counsel at ICSID since 2015. In this capacity, she serves as Secretary to tribunals and ad hoc committees in arbitration and annulment proceedings under the ICSID Convention, the ICSID Additional Facility Rules, and the UNCITRAL Arbitration Rules.

Prior to joining ICSID, she worked as an attorney with the law firms of Clifford Chance US LLP, Chadbourne & Parke LLP, and Arnold & Porter LLP in Washington, D.C., and with Uría Menéndez in Spain. She also served as a consultant in the Trade and Integration Sector of the IDB and clerked at the WTO Appellate Body Secretariat.

Ms. Marzal holds an LLM from Georgetown University Law Center and LLM and law degree from ESADE, is admitted to practice law in Spain and New York, and speaks Catalan, Spanish, French, and English.

Irene Juan Valdeomillos

Irene Juan Valeomillos is the current Marketing Director at MIVI Salud, where she stands out for her global vision and purpose-driven strategy. Her empathetic and solution-oriented approach has allowed her to excel in the fields of marketing and advertising.

Throughout her career, Irene has held key roles in planning and strategy, specializing in advertising media and account management. Her professional trajectory includes collaborations with renowned brands in Spain such as Renault, Coca Cola Company, McDonald's, Flying Tiger, Cervezas Victoria, and Twenix.

With a solid experience and a focus on innovation and effectiveness, Irene continues to drive the growth and success of MIVI Salud.

Jorge Carballo Ramos

Senior Business Manager and Consultant with over 20 years of experience in Leadership, Innovation, Transformation Processes, Cultural Change, and Entrepreneurship at an international level. I am dedicated to supporting Executives in achieving their goals, no matter how challenging they may seem, ensuring that they always find and give their best version and enjoy the journey.

In addition to my work as an Executive and Team Coach, I also work on these aspects as a Mentor in processes of Change and Personal and Professional Development.

Languages: Spanish / English

Certification: International Coaching Federation (ICF) and European School of Coaching (EEC) Certified

Manuel Morales

Life motto: “Wo ein Wille ist, ist auch ein Weg” “Whether you think you can, or think you cannot, you are right”

Interests: music, business and history literature, networking and sports like hiking and diving.

Follow me on instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/ibergourmet/

Diego Fernando Cardona Madariaga

Ingeniero especializado en Gerencia de Proyectos, MSc, DEA y PhD en Ciencias Administrativas con énfasis en Aplicación Estratégica de Tecnología en Organizaciones Gubernamentales y Posdoctorado en docencia mediada con TIC. Su desarrollo profesional ha estado enmarcado en el sector académico como alto directivo, colaborador e investigador, así como conferencista en aplicación estratégica de tecnología en organizaciones. De manera paralela ha permanecido vinculado al sector TIC, en el ámbito de la definición estratégica empresarial y la definición competitiva sectorial como ingeniero en empresas privadas, alto directivo en el gobierno colombiano y consultor a través de agencias de apoyo multilateral para múltiples gobiernos latinoamericanos. En la actualidad se desempeña como Vicerrector Académico de la Universidad EAN Colombia.

Periklis Tsoulos

Passionate about exploring and intrigued by challenge, after I studied in the business schools of 4 European countries I started building experience in management consulting and financial analysis of international projects.

I like crunching numbers and building business plans and financial reports. So far, I am working for corporates but partnering with start-ups and small businesses to explore growth opportunities would be extra inspiring. On the side, I love traveling and releasing all my energy left on my new hobby, squash.

Maansa Garmella

Manasa Garemella has over 7 years of experience in marketing and business strategy. She is based in Mumbai and works at Sharrp Ventures, Harsh Mariwala family office. 

Previously, Manasa has held a senior marketing role at a leading e-commerce unicorn in India. She started her career at Madison, where she worked on Mondelez India’s media business.

She holds a Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Delhi and a M.Sc. in Marketing from ESADE Business School, where her master thesis focussed on a new product line at Kraft Foods. She graduated from ESADE in 2010. She is an avid traveller and is learning Indian classical music.

Manasa Garemella

Manasa Garemella has over 7 years of experience in marketing and business strategy. 

She is currently based in Mumbai and works at Sharrp Ventures, Harsh Mariwala family office. 

Previously, Manasa has held a senior marketing role at a leading e-commerce unicorn in India. She started her career at Madison, where she worked on Mondelez India’s media business

She holds a Bachelors of Arts (Honours) in Economics from the University of Delhi and a M.Sc. in Marketing from ESADE Business School, where her master thesis focussed on a new product line at Kraft Foods. She graduated from ESADE in 2010.

She is an avid traveller and is learning Indian classical music.

https://www.facebook.com/manasa.garemella

André Sousa Cruz

Senior Consulting Manager with +18 years of professional experience within automotive, aerospace, solar and manufacturing global companies. Full Time MBA from ESADE 2009 class and MSc in Mechanical Engineering from University of Porto. Currently, within CGN's Global Supply Chain & Operations practice, André has already worked in 10 European countries.

Marco Büehler

I am from Frankfurt and I graduated from the M.Sc. in International Management at ESADE in 2010. Since 2012 I’ve been working for Deloitte Consulting based in Frankfurt with a focus on the financial services sector. My hobbies mainly center around sports, in particular running, but also triathlon and others.

Joan Miquel Malagelada

With more than 25 years of experience in the automotive sector, both in Spain and Germany, I have worked as Marketing and Commercial Director of the Volkswagen, SEAT, Audi and Hyundai brands.

I am currently an independent consultant (automotivemarketing.es), in addition to collaborating with ESADE Alumni as a mentor and president of the Automotive and Mobility Club.

MY PERSONAL BLOG: http://www.foroautomocion.com/

WEB AS CONSULTANT: https://www.automotivemarketing.es/

Diego Molero

Diego is a professional with 30 years of experience and a broad, diverse base of knowledge of the public sector (administration and business). He has 20 years of experience in various high-profile positions at all levels of government (national, regional and local). He now serves as chief of staff for the Chairman of Renfe. He is an advocate for public-private collaboration in all areas – not only in service management – on the grounds that it is the best win-win arrangement for society. He is known for his capacity for personal relationships and team management, generating trust and responsibility. He is quick to adapt to complex, multiple-stakeholder environments where it is necessary to be involved, demanding, tenacious and perseverant in order to fulfil the organisation’s objectives and projects. He also has links to academia, holding a PhD in Constitutional Law and lecturing at the Complutense University of Madrid. At Esade–Ramón Llull University, he earned an Executive Master in Public Administration and collaborates on the organisation of executive programmes in Madrid.

Lorena Sánchez

Lorena Sánchez has a Law Degree from the University of Pompeu Fabra (2005), Master in International Business Law (DIN) from ESADE (2009) and Program for Management Development (PMD) from ESADE (2015); He has completed specialization courses at the Università degli Studi Roma III, Edimburgh University, ICADE and INSEAD. Currently, she is the Legal Director at MARTIDERM Group, where she coordinates legal and compliance issues. He has worked as a Legal Counsel for eight years in the URIACH pharmaceutical company, in addition to working as a Legal Counsel in other multinationals in the service sector. Since September 2015, he has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Law Club.

Eloi Noya

Entrepreneur, financial advisor and professor at Esade. After 20 years in senior management positions in banking, in 2013 he co-founded the Fintech LoanBook Capital and currently combines teaching with financial consulting at Altria Corpo and WordstoNumbers. He is also an expert lecturer in alternative financing, fintech and blockchain. He is a professor at Esade at Capital Markets & Fintech, as well as coordinator of digital projects at the Executive Master in Digital Business. He has a degree in ADE and a Master by Esade (Lic & MBA 93), a degree in Law from the UOC and an Executive Master in Digital Business from Esade (EMDB 2012).

Javier Mencía Gutiérrez

Digital optimist addressing the change of era, I work at the Endesa Digital Transformation Office, with a specific focus on the business vision ("economics" and planning), implementation of the agile methodology and digitalization initiatives. On the other hand, I am part of the Board of an investment club in digital startups.

In the last professional stage I developed functions of management control, development of dashboards for senior management and participation in strategic projects in Enel.

Previously, 11 years managing teams and projects of an organizational and operational type, negotiating with public administrations, cooperating with multiple departments of the company and with suppliers.

I have grown in 5 different countries, which has given me the ability to work in multicultural environments and be very adaptable to changes.

Mireia Oranias

Mireia is an Audit Partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Barcelona, specialising in the tourism and real estate sectors. She has been a member of the Spanish Official Register of Account Auditors (ROAC) since 2006.

She has 20 years of experience auditing and advising businesses in Spain, especially groups that apply IFRS Standards. She specialises in working with tourism and real estate clients. She has international experience, having worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers USA in Washington DC from 2006 to 2007. She is the partner responsible for the auditing business in the tourism sector at PwC Spain.

Francesc Farnell

De 1996 a 2009, estuvo trabajando en el Grupo Danone, desempeñando diferentes cargos de responsabilidad dentro del Área de Recursos Humanos: formación, relaciones laborales, desarrollo, compensación y beneficios (comp&ben), selección, gestión del talento, proyectos internacionales, gestión operativa de las plantas de producción, etc. Entre 2019 y 2013, trabajó para el CELSA Group como Corporate HR Manager, y desde 2013 trabaja como director corporativo de Personas y Desarrollo de la Familia Torres. 

Manuel Gancedo

Since 2001, Manuel has worked at Gancedo, a leading design and space-creation company with a track record stretching back more than 75 years. After working on internationalisation projects for several years, he became the company’s director in 2014.

He is a great advocate of family businesses, the values they represent and the benefits they generate for society.

Robert Navarro

Robert is the Managing Director and CFO of Innogy Spain, a German-owned utility focused on renewable energy generation, networks, and the retail electricity and gas business. He is also an academic assistant at Esade, where he provides tutoring on business plans, among other topics, for various programmes.

Mónica Domínguez

Directora ComeOn Brands! B2B Marketing

Soy Mónica Domínguez, una persona emprendedora, entusiasta y optimista por naturaleza. Me apasiona el mundo de la empresa y la creación de marcas con sentido.

Después de mas de 20 años ocupando puestos directivos, desempeñando funciones de Dirección de Marketing y Desarrollo de Negocio en diferentes sectores, en 2018 creé mi propio negocio ComeOn Brands!, una consultora de marketing estratégico y creación de marca en entornos B2B, ayudando a este tipo de organizaciones a generar más resultados, creando más valor.

Creo firmemente que es tiempo de entender que no se trata de trabajar para ser importantes, sino de hacer cosas que importen y en este nuevo camino, Esade siempre ha sido y será, mi perfecto compañero de viaje.

Maumita Sinhamahapatra

After my MBA, I spent a year working in Germany for one of the largest energy utilities. Since my return to India I have been working in the renewable energy industry. Through my work I am contributing towards India's transformation into one of the leaders in sustainable energy. In my spare time, I love reading and travelling.

Daniel Reyes

Daniel has built a career in marketing at Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals (CCMA). In recent years, he created and led the Corporate Marketing Department.

Over the course of his career at CCMA, he has led various departments, including Market Research, Commercial Marketing, Children and Youth Segment Marketing (Club Super3) and Self-Advertising on TV3, later becoming Marketing Director of TV3. He also oversees marketing at Catalunya Ràdio, where he created the company’s Corporate Marketing Area.

He holds a Bachelor and Master in Business Administration from Esade and an MBA from McGill University in Montreal.

José Campos

José holds a Bachelor in Business Studies and an MBA from Esade.

He spent 14 years building a career in marketing at various consumer-goods multinationals (CPC/Unilever, PepsiCo and Kellogg’s). He later went on to lead various growth projects in consumer healthcare, both at multinationals (SmithKline Beecham) and at family businesses (Lacer, Ordesa and Ferrer), where he spent a total of nearly 19 years. He has served as a board member and as chairman of the board at two subsidiaries of Ordesa.

He is currently an independent consultant at the Warrior Consumer Healthcare Advisory, where he focuses on business-development projects, internationalisation, strategic marketing, and mergers and acquisitions.

He is a founding member and treasurer of Instituto Consumer Healthcare. He serves as a mentor at Esade Alumni and is a member of Esade BAN.

Maria Del Carmen Fernández

María del Carmen is a journalist specialising in health and medicine. Since February 2016, she has directed the Unidad Editorial titles Diario Médico, Correo Farmacéutico and CuídatePlus.

She joined Diario Médico’s Barcelona newsroom in 1994 and was later appointed team coordinator and editor-in-chief, a position she held from 2004 until January 2016. She had previously contributed to the newspaper Avui (now El Punt Avui) and worked as a newswriter specialising in health and medicine at Diari de Barcelona and Nou Diari de Barcelona (defunct since 1994).

She holds a Bachelor in Information Sciences from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (1989) and a Postgraduate Degree in Integrated Health Services Management from Esade (2011-2012). She is a board member of the Esade Alumni Health and Pharma Club. She also teaches in the Master in Hospital and Health Service Management at the University of Barcelona (UB) and in the UB-ESAME Master in Pharmaceutical Industry Scientific Departments.

Ahmed Moussa

Esade EMBA, and a seasoned Chief Financial Officer with capability honed from 18+ years of corporate leadership, enterprise scale-up, and Board Advisory activities with market-leading banking firms and multi-sector conglomerates operating in global markets from a Middle East base. A highly effective commercial tactician, Ahmed is adept at setting strategic direction, building culture, developing teams, and transforming business operations to support a significant growth agenda in competitive global markets.

Technically proficient across Finance (public/private sources of debt/equity); US GAAP; IFRS; internal and Board reporting; treasury/cash management; MIS and human resources, Ahmed offers a refined strategic perspective and capability spanning business strategy development and implementation, company restructuring, business model pivot, planning, and product innovation.
He is suited to business-driver roles as CFO or Group Financial Controller in Real Estate, Education, and Consulting sectors and is attracted to complex business models associated with firms undergoing rapid growth or about to undertake acquisition, transformation, or worldwide expansion.

Ahmed earned his Executive MBA from Esade Business School in Barcelona (a top ten business school globally) and his Bachelor of Commerce from Mansoura University in Egypt. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) from the California Board of Accountancy and a Graduate of the IFRS Certificate Program from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A Certified Trainer with a background providing advisory services to corporate clients in collaboration with the PwC Academy and Qatar University, he strongly supports developing the next generation of executives in an organization and plays a key role in acting as a mentor to aspiring business leaders in the teams he oversees.

Yago De Zabala

Business development expert with a holistic vision of the company, occupying positions of responsibility in the Sales, Marketing and Operations areas in SMEs as well as in multinational companies, a great connoisseur of the B2B market and experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. Experience in the strategy of selling key products for the company, creating new departments and improving processes, launching new products in the market, among others. Accustomed to working in a transversal way with multidisciplinary teams and leading teams of up to 8 people, as well as coordinating more than 60 people. Associate Professor at University of Girona and MBA at Esade.

Eduard Monera

Eduard is a Business Development Manager for Iberia at Klöckner Pentaplast, where he manages and supports the sales network in project development and in the sale of plastic materials for food packaging.

His educational background is in industrial engineering and he specialises in packaging, a sector in which he has more than 15 years of experience.

For most of his career, he has been focused on the commercial area, working as a sales and export manager at various industrial and service companies. He earned an Executive MBA from Esade in 2006.

Ivo Güell Torné

I can help you go from #noicant to #yesican. I provide guidance and tools that will enable you to recognise your strengths and communicate them vigorously. I can also assist with competency development to help you achieve mental empowerment and personal growth that transfers strength, self-confidence and ease and enables you to advance towards your goals.

Specialities:

• Career coaching
• Brand coaching
• Ontological coaching and NLP 
• Executive coaching

Languages: Spanish/Catalan

Certifications:

• Spanish Association of Mentors and Consultants (AMCES)
• European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC)

Maggie Robb

Maggie Robb is an innovative operations professional.
She loves expanding her horizons and pushing her limits through travel and outdoor adventures. Passionate about empowering women in her community, equity and social impact, she has experience at multinational corporations and entrepreneurial ventures in multiple countries. She currently resides in San Francisco, CA.

Juan Fernandez Laporta

Juan has spent much of his career in the automotive industry, specifically at the Nissan Group, where he held various positions of responsibility in different European countries and eventually became Finance Project Director for Nissan Europe. In parallel with his activity at Nissan, he also spent more than 15 years working as a customs broker at a family business. He currently serves as Finance Senior Advisor to several companies. He also advises startups and is a business angel.

José Quevedo

Leader and strategic partner with an MBA specializing in finance and more than 15 years of experience holding executive positions in the strategic, sales and business management areas within the microfinancing sector in Peru, Panama, Colombia, Mexico and Bolivia, specifically working in entities focused on consumer segments, SMEs, and retail. Focused on global business management, applying a strategic vision and sustainable growth, all the while prioritizing a positive working environment.  

Solid knowledge of strategy design, negotiations, and market studies, focused on developing and promoting ideas and innovation and seeking ongoing improvements, commitment and horizontality. 

Researcher and permanent lecturer in digital topics. 

• International Solidarity Consultant at Esade. 

• Member of the Peruvian Human Resource Association (APERHU) as an independent partner. 

• Senior Management Program in Sustainability at EADA. 

Internationally accredited as an HR Business Partner by TP Group. 

Risa Yamamori

Risa is an Esade MBA (Class of 2018) and has +10 years experiences in sales & marketing in various industries such as Oil industry, FMCG industry, Sports marketing agency and Online services industry. 

She is currently working in the global branding department in Rakuten HQ in Tokyo. Sports marketing is also her passionate area and experienced in the global sports partnerships in Rakuten as well as worked in Red Bull. 

Outside of work, Risa likes to travel and is a certified travel guide in Japan (Japanese and English). Also sports and dog lover :)

Juliana Ferrassa

I am currently studying the ESADE Full-Time MBA and I am MBASA Vice-President of Student & Alumni Connections

I am a senior executive with more than a year of experience as a Regional Internal Audit at DuPont and Corteva, and 7 years as a Consultant in EY. This experience provided me with an extensive global experience across Risk Assessment, Process improvements, Strategy, Business Development and Client Relations among different industries such as Agriculture, Oil & Gas, Food & Consumer Goods, and Pharmaceutical. A widely exhaustive experience in the field of Risk Advisory has equipped me with a specialized skill set spanning the following areas: Finance, Strategy, Operations, Marketing and HR.

Mª Pilar Mestre Aramendia

Career coaching: Development of one’s career either by changing jobs or getting a new one.

Executive coaching: Ensuring good performance in one’s current job by enhancing personal and leadership skills in order to maximise results.

Self-esteem and assertiveness coaching. Strengthening these aspects in order to achieve better personal balance that results in professional success and the ability to tackle new challenges at work.

Coaching for retirement: Approaching this new stage of life in a positive way.

Languages: Spanish and Catalan

Certification: Accredited Coaching Training Program (ACTP), International Coaching Federation

Roberto Boasso

Con una formación entre business y tecnología, MSc en ESADE y formación continua en Agile, Roberto se ha especializado en el lanzamiento y dirección de productos digitales. Desde 2015 ha liderado proyectos web, software y aplicaciones mobile de alto tráfico en MotoGP™, WorldSBK, JobCloud y Wall Street English entre otros.  

Ha fundado la startup FriendZone (thefriendzone.app), que dirige como CEO. Vive y trabaja entre España, Suiza e Italia. Su principal inquietud profesional es el continuo diálogo entre la innovación tecnológica y los modelos de negocio sostenibles y que tengan un carácter ético. 

Barbara Onses

Barbara is a dynamic and experienced Marketing Manager, recognised for delivering and maintaining high profile brand equity across multiple industries including Technology, FMCG, Cosmetic, Automotive and Natural Medicine. Powered by a background in Trade Marketing, Brand Management and Product Management, she thrives in leading teams to success, using data and insights to transform ideas into productive and rewarding projects. 

Throughout her career, she has developed and utilised strong communication skills combined with customer and stakeholder relationship management to effectively identify customer needs and develop strategies that drive corporate and customer growth. 

Barbara was born in Barcelona, Spain and has since had the opportunity to live, study and work across a variety of places around the world including Buenos Aires (Argentina), Barcelona (Spain), Madrid (Spain), San Francisco (USA), London (UK), Brussels (Belgium), Brisbane and Sydney (Australia).

Eduard Mendiluce

Graduate in Economics and Business Administration from UAB, MBA from Esade.

CEO of Anticipa Real Estate and Aliseda Inmobiliaria, responsible for managing the portfolios of properties acquired by Blackstone and other clients in Spain.

He is vice president of ASVAL, a member of the Board of Trustees of the Esade Foundation, vice president of the Esade Alumni Real Estate Club, and a member of the Executive Committee of the ULI Barcelona Chapter.

Claudia Cornella

Ha viscut i treballat en diferents països, parla 5 idiomes i ha liderat i negociat amb equips multiculturals. La distingeix la seva experiència internacional com a líder en el sector financer, a nivell públic i privat, especialment durant els seus darrers anys al Govern d’Andorra com a Secretaria d’Estat d’Assumptes Financers Internacionals, que li ha donat una visió i un enfocament complets sobre qualsevol situació.  Després de gairebé 25 anys en el món de les finances, al maig del 2019 va decidir donar un tomb a la seva vida per començar un nou projecte fent el que li apassiona: dedicar-se a les persones.

Especialitzada en Coaching Personal, Executiu i d’Equips, amb Coaching Sistèmic, PNL (Master Practitioner), Neurociència i Intel.ligència Emocional. MBA ESADE (Màster en Finances & International Management) i Programa a ESADE en Influential Leadership Up & Across. Programa Expertos de Raimón Samsó i Mentoria en comunicació amb Esther Nguema.

Iván Prieto

Licenciado en Dirección y Administración de Empresas y MBA por ESADE; y Master en Marketing por EADA y MBA Intensificación en Internacional Business por la Université Catholique de Louvain; con una gran experiencia en gestión de PYMEs, así como en empresas multinacionales. Ha desarrollado su carrera como gerente y director de áreas funcionales de numerosas empresas y equipos en España y Portugal. Actualmente dirige una empresa dedicada a la transformación digital de las empresas basándose en software libre.

José Andrés De Lorenzo-Cáceres Apolinario

Cofundé y soy Co-CEO de la agencia de Marketing Digital Klawter. He asesorado a diferentes empresas e instituciones públicas en marketing digital y derecho de las nuevas tecnologías. Particularmente, estoy especializado en social ads, brand safety y smart data. He trabajado para diferentes marcas como la Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, Hospitales San Roque o instituciones como la Universidad de Salamanca, diferentes cabildos insulares o para el Gobierno de las Islas Canarias.

En el ámbito académico realizo estudios de doctorado en el área de derecho procesal de la Universidad de Salamanca. El objeto de la investigación es el estudio de los mecanismos de protección y control frente a la inteligencia artificial.

Fernando Rivero

Ayudo principalmente a entidades financieras y aseguradoras en la dirección y gestión de proyectos de estrategia digital, marketing digital, inbound marketing, venta digital y tendencias, con algunos clientes recientes como American Express, Banco Nacional de Costa Rica, MetLife, MMT Seguros o Northgate entre otros.

Además de ser un orgulloso miembro de la Junta Directiva del Club de Marketing de ESADE Alumni, soy CEO de la consultora de estrategia digital Ditrendia; Director del Observatorio de la Blogosfera de Marketing; Consejero de la Asociación de Marketing de España; Director de la Comisión de Marketing para el sector Financiero y Asegurador y Miembro del Comité de Estudios en la Mobile Marketing Association.

Me gusta compartir lo que aprendo, así que también soy profesor en diferentes Universidades y Escuelas de negocio; formador in-company; ponente habitual en diferentes foros; autor de varios artículos, informes y publicaciones; y coautor de varios libros, siendo el último de ellos “El futuro de la banca, los seguros y los clientes tras la crisis de 2020” (Editorial Exit, 2020).

Rita Estévez Luaña

Bachelor's degree in Law and Business Administration (E-3) from the Pontifical University of Comillas, Icade. With additional programs in technology, innovation, and leadership at business schools such as Singularity, London Business School, and Insead, in addition to the Program for Management Development (PADE) at IESE.

Rita has nearly 30 years of executive experience, over 8 years abroad, with a focus on Technology, Innovation, and Financial Services. She has held positions such as CEO of Experian for Iberia, COO and Head of Business Development for Europe and Asia at Deutsche Bank (PBC), and Country Head of GE Financial Services Spain, among others. She has experience in technology, data, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and digital transformation in various sectors.

Currently, she is an Independent Director of Línea Directa Aseguradora and MoraBanc, participating in various committees. Previously, she has been a member of the boards of Telefonica Consumer Finance and Mutua de Propietarios, as well as a Senior Advisor at Bain consulting.

Rita is a member of associations of Directors and Councilors and represents the Vinne Foundation in Madrid, focusing on social inclusion. She has been recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in Spain (Yo Dona/El Mundo) and among the 25 Most Influential Women in Technology in Spain by Merca2 in 2021.

Gerard Prat

C.E.O GasMercan Europa, internacionalización, exportación, introducción y distribución, de productos en Centro América.

Silvia Parera Fontana

Silvia is the Director of Alliances and Commercial Relations at Agència.

She has more than 20 years of experience in tourism and belongs to a third-generation family in the hotel industry. She began her career at two consulting firms specialised in tourism, where she developed strategic plans for destinations and economic feasibility and expansion plans for hotels. She later became the Corporate Brand Manager at PortAventura World, where she designed the company’s brand positioning, among other functions. Her dynamic and entrepreneurial nature has prompted her to create several companies, one of which, a communication venture, is still in business. She currently works for the Catalan Government, where she develops strategic alliances with large companies in the tourism industry and implements new models of commercial relations with the public and private sectors.

Colja Christian Smely

Colja Christian Smely is a board member of the Esade Alumni Chapter in Frankfurt. He grew up in Darmstadt and Frankfurt and studied business administration at the University of Mannheim, Shanghai Jiao Tong University and ESADE Barcelona in the Master in International Management program. Since he graduated in 2012, Colja is working as a consultant for transformation and restructuring cases and advises Private Equity clients and other financial investors. He loves traveling, music, cooking and sports, especially CrossFit and tennis. After a short stopover in Hamburg, Colja returned to Frankfurt in 2020.

Beatriz Mullor Lecuona

Co Founder SBT & InProtect. Directora de Innovación & Transformación Digital - Fundación Oxfam Intermón

Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas y Master en Dirección de Marketing y Comercial por ESADE (2005), cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencias internacional (en países como Singapur, Alemania o Inglaterra), liderando proyectos de transformación, innovación y optimizando la experiencia de cliente en multinacionales como Microsoft, Vodafone, Orange o Siemens.

Actualmente es miembro del Consejo de Dirección de la Fundación Oxfam Intermón y lidera la innovación y transformación digital, así como compagina su trabajo con la docencia y el mentoring.

Chetan Anand

Chetan Anand is an experienced operator and management consultant with deep expertise in Telecom and Digital space. After leading CXO agenda at Sub-saharan Africa and Far East Asian telecom operators, Chetan relocated to Dubai in 2012 to focus on GCC and larger Middle Eastern market.

In his current role as Chief of Staff of Huawei Middle East President’s office, Chetan is driving the strategic, partnership and investment initiatives in High Tech., IT and Network space in Middle East. Chetan brings a wealth of experience in advising companies (e.g. Telcos, Banks, PSU entities etc.) looking to grow revenues beyond core by either launching new business units and/or investing/acquiring digital ventures. Additionally, he has a proven track record of supporting public and private sector companies during their digital transformation and enabling them to thrive in a highly competitive new digital economy.

Chetan is passionate about (1) businesses (and ideas) that not only create economic value but also promote social well being (2) venture funding (active angel investor) and (3) collaborating with early stage start-ups (as mentor and/or as a tech. partner offering ‘sandbox’ environment for testing their proof of concepts)

Zuzana Krbilova

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Anna Casas

I accompany people and teams in the development of their leadership to generate the necessary changes that add value and well-being to people and organizations and for the good of the planet.

My way of working is holistic, includes all stakeholders and is based on the "why" of your decisions. Ethics is a pillar of my work. Teamwork is focused on rethinking, renewing and redesigning the balance between leadership, business strategy and company culture to transform what is not useful.

Today I combine business experience with coaching tools and knowledge of the human being to develop conscious leadership.

Languages: Spanish, English, Catalan and French

Certifications:

Accredited as a Coaching Supervisor by The Coaching Supervision

Academy.(Accredited by ICF and EMCC) 2016-2017

The Coaching Academy: Diploma in Personal and Performance Coaching. 2012

ACC by ICF. 2013

NLP Practitioner. 2012

MBSR Practitioner Instructor. 2018

Sofia Vega de Seoane

Managing Director Medinvest Asset Management.

Más de 20 años de experiencia profesional en Sector Financiero, en áreas como Financiación (financiación estructurada, Originación), Tesorería y Mercado de Capitales, Banca de Particulares y Desarrollo de Negocio, así como en gestión de activos.

Sofía es Licenciada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por CUNEF. Posee un postgrado de Corporate Finance por el Instituto de Empresa y pertenece al Programa Promociona de ESADE, siendo actualmente miembro del Club de Finanzas.

Desde el inicio de su carrera Sofía ha estado vinculada al sector financiero, trabajando en entidades como, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, La Caixa, Caja Madrid – Bankia y en Beka Finance. La mayor parte de su carrera ha estado en el área de Mercado de Capitales, Corporate Finance, desempeñando diversos puestos de responsabilidad. Participó en la creación de Beka Finance como Directora de Desarrollo de Negocio y miembro del Comité de Dirección de la entidad. En 2017 saltó al mundo de recursos humanos y talento, lo que le aportó otra perspectiva del sector financiero. Actualmente es Managing Director de Medinvest Asset Management, gestora de fondos de real estate, desde donde crean y desarrollan fondos relacionados con el sector "living". 

Ajay Singh

More than 10 years of experience in Product Management and 15 years in digital business- B2B, B2C, B2B2C and B2G . Started my career as a software engineer and then to product management. Recently launched a startup one of fitness industry niches. Worked in domains like Insurance, Telecom, Music, Space and Fitness.

Elisabetta Nunziata

As a Pathways Operations Manager at Amazon in Rome, Elisabetta leads a big team of Area Managers, Team Leaders and Associates in the robotic stow and pick departments, and pushes excellence in safety, quality and productivity.

Before her current role and full-time MBA at ESADE (Class of 2022), she had been working for other multinational companies of tech industry (Expedia, HP and Sky) but in marketing, sales and account management departments.

She enjoys spending time with people and learning from their experiences, and, as the Italian/Napolitan sterepotype may suggest, she loves the good food (pizza especially) and the sea!

Horacio Babini

He has a bachelor’s in International Relations from the University of Belgrano, a postgraduate degree in International Trade from the University of Barcelona and a PMD from Esade in 2011. He works as the Buenos Aires Office Director of Acció Catalonia Trade Investment, Catalonia’s trade office for the markets in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Bolivia. He works on business internationalization, investment and innovation projects. Connecting the Argentine and Catalan tech ecosystems is one of his priorities.

Max Hernández

Max Hernández has a bachelor’s in Business Administration from ESADE.

He currently leads the Investment and Capital Management area at Renta Corporación. Max joined Renta Corporación 7 years ago and has been involved in the search for and later management of capital for a vehicle specialized in residential rentals (VIVENIO). Renta Corporación recently partnered with APG, a Dutch pension fund, to create the company Wellder, which specializes in investing in healthcare assets, primarily in senior-citizen residences.

Max was previously in the Corporate Finance Department at PwC with a focus on transactions in the real-estate industry.

Patricia Díaz-Tendero

With a PhD cum laude in Psychology, she specializes in team performance and leadership and has more than 13 years of experience in maximum performance, leadership, and talent development. She advises on the development of leadership, helping leaders and teams in different sectors and industries. Poets&Quants For Executives has included her on its list of the 101 best and brightest executive MBAs in the world in 2022. She has participated as a high-performance psychologist in two of the most important sporting events in the world: the Olympics and the Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, and has achieved outstanding results, like several World Cups and an Olympic medal.

Nuria Burrial

Professional in the field of marketing and international trade in the FMCG sector.

I have a bachelor’s in Business Administration and an MDE from ESADE, a master’s in International Trade from the UAB and a master’s in Marketing Direction from EADA.

In my more than 15 years of experience, I have worked as a marketing consultant for SMEs and have held different positions in a multinational in sales, customer service and marketing direction and innovation.

I am currently in charge of Global Marketing and Innovation at Borges Branded Foods, in which I manage teams with different profiles and projects both nationally and internationally.

Tomás Junquera

Tomás Junquera Rodríguez is the founder and CEO of Thomas Wellness Group, as well as being involved in other entrepreneurial ventures in the fitness world. In 2017, he completed the B2B Management program: Business Development Between Companies at Esade.

He is an entrepreneur by nature, excited by any proposal, passionate about improvement and learning, and obsessed with quality.

“You create what you believe”

José Luis Guerrero

He has worked in finances his entire career. He started in auditing and consulting, and later working as a CFO in the chemical sector. In the past 20 years, he has worked in the health sector as the CFO of a Spanish company with a direct presence in more than 30 countries. He has lived in Boston (United States) for almost 11 years and has been a member of the board for the last 5 years until his retirement.

He has a Bachelor’s in Business from Esade and the UPC, and an MBA from Esade.

He is currently a consultant for family businesses in their generational transition and serves as a business angel for startups in the health sector.

Juan Carlos Alvarez Campillo

Juan Carlos Alvarez has a degree in Psychology from the University of Oviedo and a Master in Human Resources Management. He is certified in NLP, Belbin, MBTI, Birkman International, etc.

He is a psychologist with an outstanding career in leadership, coaching, emotional intelligence and sports and management development. A pioneer in the introduction of coaching in Spain, he has directed executive and sports programs, highlighting his work in institutions such as the Royal Spanish Football Federation, the Spanish Olympic Committee and the Francisco de Vitoria University, among others.

Juan Carlos has also left his mark in the business world, being the director of the first school of Executive Coaching in Spain (The Institute of Coaching) and creating the first university program in Executive Coaching at the Camilo José Cela University.

He has collaborated and currently collaborates as a professor in business schools such as ESADE, ISDE, EAE, IE, CEU San Pablo and universities such as Salamanca, Barcelona, Alcalá de Henares and Seville. An international lecturer and author of the book "The Mental Coach", he has also written numerous articles on leadership, psychology and coaching in various publications.

Currently, he leads the Master's Degree in Coaching and Sports Psychology at the International University of La Rioja (UNIR). He works with athletes, coaches, elite and Olympic teams, as well as with managers and senior management teams.

He is a Coach, Professor of Leadership, Management Development and High Performance Teams at Esade Business School.

Lara Llach

Director of Investments at Suma Capital. Lara Llach joined Suma in 2016, as an associate, and in January 2021 she became an associate director. Previously, she developed most of her professional career at Credit Suisse as an analyst. She has also been a member of the Youth Economic Circle (YEC) board for over 7 years.

Valentino Stabile

Valentino’s goal in life is to shorten distances between people by supporting the development and innovation of the transportation industry, enabling a globally connected world.

In Dubai since 2019, he has been effortlessly striving to advance the regional’s transportation industry, first in Dubai Airports and more recently with his own consulting company GTM, which operates across the GCC region. Holding an executive Master in Marketing and Sales and an MBA, Valentino comes from a technical background in Aerospace Engineering and has extensive experience in Airport Strategic Management, Project & Contract Management as well as Business Development working both with government authorities and in the private sector.

When not on an airplane nor a train traveling to his next destination, Valentino enjoys scuba diving, skiing, studying, cooking and exploring new cities.

Àlex Garcia Alguacil

Alex Garcia embarked on his journey by earning a degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Girona. Seeking to deepen his expertise, he pursued a Postgraduate degree in Audit and Accounting Management from the UPF Barcelona School of Management, followed by further studies in Corporate Finance at IE Business School and Advanced Management Control at Esade.

His professional odyssey commenced in the field of external audit, where he honed his skills at prestigious firms such as Mazars and KPMG in Barcelona. With a solid foundation laid, Alex transitioned into the realm of corporate finance, serving as an International Controller at Seidor, based in Barcelona. This role provided him with invaluable insights into global financial operations, prompting him to take on the challenge of Interim CFO for Seidor Colombia from 2017 to 2018.

In 2019, Alex assumed the pivotal role of CFO for Seidor North America, headquartered in Barcelona. In this capacity, he orchestrates financial strategies across borders, leveraging his diverse expertise to drive growth and sustainability in the dynamic North American market.

Julia Sokolova

Professor of Accounting & Finance at EU Business School

Life motto: "Fortune favours the brave!"

Luis Fernández de la Vega

Country Manager y Director Comercial, con más de 20 años de experiencia en gestión de equipos en diferentes sectores. Desde 2015, Director Comercial de Gomà-Camps Consumer, empresa del sector del papel y uno de los líderes en fabricación de MDD para la gran distribución. PMD 08. Miembro de la junta de Esade Alumni Aragón desde 2010. Aficionado al golf y a un buen vino, sobre todo si es compartido.

Eugenia Bieto

Managing director of ESADE for 8 years (2010-2018). Currently associate professor in the department of general management and strategy. PhD from Universidad Ramon Llull. BSc in management and MBA from ESADE and the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña.

Clare Zhong

Hallo, I’m Clare Zhong, from Shanghai, I have worked and studied in 4 different countries, including UK, Australia, Spain and of course my home country China. After graduated from MIM CEMS program I joined Bosch global emerging market headquarter as product manager.

I'm a people person, I enjoy spending time with family, friends and colleagues.  On my work, I’m committed, goal driving, and strategic minded. In my spare time, I love traveling, I do a lot of sports such as running, swimming, biking, archery and surfing.

Cristina Manchado Rubio

Cristina Manchado Rubio is an expert in Client Management, Marketing Communication and Sales. For more than 15 years, Cristina Manchado worked for Pharmaceutical companies, in the Healthcare sector, working in several key positions in Consumer Care / OTC Marketing Manager, Category and Purchasing Manager and Channel Manager.

Born in Barcelona, Cristina earned a Political Science Bachelor at the Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, a Master in Pharmaceutical Marketing Management in 2008 from EADA, an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales in 2006 from ESADE, and a Master in Corporate Communication and Digital Technologies in 2002 from the Universidad Pompeu Fabra. Before moving to Hamburg, Cristina worked in Spain for Pharmaceutical companies, leaders of branded Consumer Care distribution in Spain, Italy and Portugal.

Cristina is currently Partner Manager at Cargonexx Freight forwarder company in Germany. She is keen and determined on integrating the Chapter with the Alumni, and expand it. She would like to enrich the experience through get-togethers to exchange state-of-the-art business tendencies and entrepreneurship.

Pedro Martinho Martinho

Pedro has a very diverse profile and a strong interest in understanding and valuing the impact of new ideas and products.

His appetite for learning and new experiences has led him to work across geographies, roles and functions. It is this diverse background that enables Pedro to understand the value drivers of new businesses and ideas and to home in on the right levers to maximize returns. His knowledge stretches from aviation to biotechnology and human resources to finance.

Currently Pedro lives in Lisbon and works as a principal product manager for OutSystems, the leader in rapid application development, where he defines the portfolio and pricing of the company.

On a personal level, Pedro is an automotive enthusiast and a lifelong learner, always studying something new: from epigenetics to data science or finance to operations.

Leandre Mayola

Leandre holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) in Barcelona and a Master in Public Management from Esade.

In the early years of his career, he combined private-sector experience with roles in the public administration. At the Barcelona Provincial Council, he previously held the posts of Director of the European Integration and Solidarity Service (1994-2000) and Coordinator of the Economic Promotion and Employment Area (2000-2008) and currently serves as Manager of Economic Promotion and Employment Services.

Alessio Cusin

Business strategy consultant with a passion for entrepreneurship.
Collegiate member of the Economists Association (CEC).
Member of the "Together" Committe of ESADE Social.
Mentor for young entrepreneurs.
Specially interested in sustainability and circular economy.
Natural networker. Living in Barcelona (Spain) since 20 years.

Giuliana Robles

MArketing Consultant

As a marketing expert I have held management and regional positions, serving the markets of the US, South America and Europe and in multinationals in Peru as IBM, Avianca, Subaru and in Spain at Random House Mondadori, L'Oreal and Louis Vuitton and Sara Lee Europe. Today I dedicate myself to consulting independent in marketing and teaching in postgraduate programs.

I write on the Business Week Economic portal with my blog “MarTech Lover ”because I am passionate about the impact of technology on marketing today and of the future I'm very curious and I love to learn, that's why I'm studying a Master in Coaching and Leadership at the University of Barcelona - OBS.

I enjoy being in nature and going on outdoor excursions. I enjoy A lot of a good book and gardening.

Joan Riera

Innovator, Advisor, Professor, Writer and Speaker, known for his unparalleled connection with people, his fierce passion, and his obsession to find entrepreneurial ways to drive positive change in the world. Joan has over 20 years of business success in the corporate world and then as an eight-time entrepreneur.  

Joan has been honored to help over 50.000 executives from more than 60 countries transform and energize their lives and their organizations. To accomplish this mission, he founded Active Development in 2010, a consulting firm that offers specialized advisory in growth management, innovation, corporate entrepreneurship and sales. He is currently leading the company and participating in different projects in the field.  

Joan has always been defined by his enthusiastic love of teaching and commitment to building and empowering leaders. For 20´years, he has been teaching Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Intrapreneurship, Lean Startup, Leadership, Internalization, Strategy and General Management at ESADE Business School. He also assumed different executive positions in the school and, as intrapreneur, he was founder and Managing Director of ESADE CREAPOLIS, the world's first open innovation park to transfer innovation between startups and corporations. 

He is a prolific thought leader and author, regularly expressing his views on business issues in public speeches, television appearances, and top publications. Joan is internationally recognized as a leading expert for Corporate Entrepreneurship. His latest book, Impulso, offers an accessible methodology to deploy intrapreneurship in the organizations. 

As supporter of socially conscious ventures, Joan is proud to have designed and executed different programs for governments, institutions, foundations and NGOs, such as entrepreneurship camps for young gifted entrepreneurs or an incubator / accelerator for disabled entrepreneurs.  

Interests: 
CEO forums, Board of Directors memberships, Advisory, Consulting, Transformation, Digitalization, Entrepreneurial Marketing, Technology Commercialization, Technology Transfer, Regional Innovation Ecosystem Development, Global Leadership, Executive Education, Change, Growth, Disruption, Entrepreneurship for Women, Sales / Business Development, M&A, Joint Ventures, Corporate Venturing, Corporate Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, Moonshot Thinking, Exponential Technologies, Financing, Fundraising, Business Angels, Venture Capital (VC), International business expansion, Internalization. 
 

Jerome Trochet

Graduated of ADE and EMBA from ESADE, Jerome began his career at Sixt France where he assumed the Sales and Marketing Department until 2001. He then joined the PSA Peugeot Citroen group where he went through several management positions in Marketing, Sales and Quality. In 2010, Jerome chose to return to Barcelona and devote himself to the acceleration of business transformation; He is now Business Director of the consulting firm Nexe.

His international experience in the central services of an OEM, in an NSC, in a client and then in a supplier of automotive companies give him a 360º vision of the business in this sector of activity.

Anna Ventosa

Anna’s career is focused on cocoa powder. She started out managing the R&D department and she is now responsible for developing Marketing and Sales at the same company. Anna holds a Bachelor in Chemical Engineering. Her passion for marketing led her to pursue an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales at Esade, which helped her pivot towards those areas of the company.

She is a creative, optimistic and insatiably curious person. She believes that society needs to shift towards gender equality in order to make the world a fairer place.

Carles Altés

“M’apassionen les persones, el seu desenvolupament, i generar entorns estables des del punt de vista psicosocial i innovadors des del punt de vista del negoci.”

En Carles és coach executiu i facilitador del canvi organitzacional i del desenvolupament del lideratge. Té més de 20 anys d’experiència professional en les àrees de l’estratègia, la negociació, el disseny organitzacional, la gestió del canvi, la formació i el coaching. És un professional sènior que integra l’experiència en desenvolupament del negoci amb el desenvolupament personal. Treballa com a coach per al desenvolupament directiu en diferents programes de les Nacions Unides i en empreses de l’IBEX 35. Una altra àrea d’especialització és el coaching de negocis, en què col·labora amb l’Agència Europea per a la Petita i Mitjana Empresa en el desenvolupament de start-ups i de projectes altament innovadors.

En Carles és llicenciat en Ciències Polítiques i Relacions Internacionals. A Esade, ha fet el Programme for Management Development l’any 2006 i el programa Coaching i Consultoria pel Canvi el 2009. És coach certificat per la ICF. Ha fet estudis i ha obtingut certificacions amb rellevants referents del món del desenvolupament organitzacional, com el Barrett Values Centre de Richard Barrett, el Presencing Institute d’Otto Scharmer i l’Institut Relacional de Joan Quintana. És un apasionat de la mindfulness i del ioga, que integra en les seves intervencions.”

Josep Miquel Torregrosa

Josep Miquel has a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering. He also holds a Master in Project Management from La Salle and an Executive MBA from Esade. His career has focused on project management and business development in the field of renewable energies, in addition to investing in innovation and startups in the field of energy transition. Since 2011, he has served as Investment Director for Spain and Portugal at InnoEnergy, where he is also a member of the company’s global investment committee. He is a member of the Esade BAN investors network, an academic assistant in the Department of Strategy and General Management at Esade, and a mentor and collaborator in various technology-transfer and development programmes for new tech companies.

Celia Franch

Analista de crédito.

Graduada en ADE y en Derecho. Desde el inicio de su carrera, las finanzas despertaron su interés, y esta pasión la llevó a realizar el intercambio en la Wharton School de la Universidad de Pensilvania.  

Como analista del Departamento de Ratings, Celia participa en el análisis financiero de empresas, gobiernos y sus respectivos bonos en el mercado europeo del crédito. En los dos años en que ha trabajado en S&P Global, ha realizado rotaciones en los equipos de Finanzas Estructuradas y Gobiernos & Finanzas Públicas Internacionales. 

Eduard Mendiluce

CEO of Anticipa Real Estate – CEO of  Aliseda Inmobiliaria 

Responsible for Blackstone´s residential investments in Spain (€17bn AuM). 

Before joining Anticipa Real Estate, he was a member of the management committee of CatalunyaBank, Senior Vice President of Port Aventura and Real Estate Corporate Manager of Criteria Holding (“la Caixa”).   

He is board member of several Real Estate companies, member of the ULI-Barcelona executive committee and vice chairman of the Esade Real Estate Council.  

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business & Economics from the UAB (1988-1993) and an MBA from the Esade Business School. 

Alvaro Alés

Alvaro Alés (MBA ESADE FULL TIME 1991-1993) es un profesional con más de 25 años de experiencia en el mundo del Marketing y la Comunicación. Ha trabajado a nivel nacional e internacional del lado del anunciante para multinacionales como Diageo en Londres o Pernod Ricard. En 2004 da el salto al mundo de las agencias, fundando Lateral Marketing y Comunicación en Madrid. En 2007 funda en Sevilla su actual agencia, 360º Marketing y Comunicación y poco más tarde la empresa Gastropass especializada en el mundo del Licensing, el Turismo y la Gastronomía.

Berta Santos

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Lluis Lana

Más de 30 años de experiencia en el sector asegurador, básicamente en áreas directivas, comerciales y formación. Carrera profesional en varias aseguradoras y corredurías. Experto en previsión social complementaria. Actuario de Seguros y Economista (UB). Máster en Finanzas en Esade. 

Dara Murphy

Hi, since completing my MBA in Barcelona in 2008 I’ve been based in China, initially for 8 years in Shenzhen and for the past number of years I’ve been living here in Hong Kong. My professional experience in that time covers consumer electronics manufacturing, supply
chain management, e-commerce and now Fintech.

From a personal perspective I enjoy spending time with friends and family and taking the opportunity to travel and see more of this part of Asia. Unfortunately though with the busy work life in Hong Kong and the recent new arrival into my family travel has been somewhat
curtailed recently.

While the Hong Kong alumni chapter is small I look forward to welcoming new arrivals to Hong Kong to engage with the chapter and build an active ESADE Alumni community here.

Silvia Manent

Silvia is the Founder and Managing Partner of Manent Capital, a Boston-based wealth management firm that focuses on helping young clients understand their personal and business finances so that they can feel accomplished, confident and excited about investing in their future dream goals. She has been featured on Forbes, CNN, Investor’s Business Daily. Market Watch & more. She has over six years of investment and wealth management experience, including individual investment management, comprehensive financial planning and high net worth advisory.

Prior to founding Manent Capital, Silvia worked as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley where she was responsible for providing clients with personalized plans to help them better manage their investments, cash flow and achieve their financial goals. Prior to this, Silvia worked with international ultra-high net worth clients at Credit Suisse in Zürich, Switzerland as well as J.P. Morgan in Boston, MA. Silvia began her career in Palo Alto, CA at Cepheid, a leader in molecular diagnostics and Instrumentation Laboratory (IL), a leader in critical care, hemostasis and point-of-care diagnostics.

​Silvia received her undergraduate and master's degree in Finance and International Management from ESADE, a Top-Ranked European Business School. Silvia is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), the highest distinction in the investment management profession as well as a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), the standard of excellence in financial planning. In addition to understanding the complexities of the changing financial climate, Silvia is held to the most rigorous ethical standards by both designations.
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Silvia speaks English, Spanish, French and Catalan.

José Andrés Serrera

Analista de riesgos de negocio, experto en implantación y control de procedimientos internos, mentor a tiempo parcial, conocimientos en estrategias empresariales, desarrollo corporativo, innovación, geopolítica e inversiones.

10 años de experiencia en departamentos corporativos de empresas cotizadas.

David Garzón

■ Ayudo a las personas que sufren enfermedades raras a tener una mejor calidad de vida a través de proyectos con los profesionales médicos que ayudan a mejorar el conocimiento de estas patologías, mejorando los procesos de diagnóstico y facilitando el acceso al mercado de los medicamentos huérfanos.
■ Cuento con más de 16 años de experiencia profesional en el sector farmacéutico y desde el mes de marzo de 2020 soy el responsable de la unidad de negocio de enfermedades raras en España y Portugal para la multinacional Chiesi.
■ Me apasiona aprender y compartir mis conocimientos y experiencia, conociendo a gente de diferentes sectores y perfiles, creo que es una forma muy enriquecedora de crecer personal y profesionalmente. Soy una persona con mucha iniciativa y me ilusiona poner en marcha proyectos o actividades donde podamos compartir conocimientos e inquietudes.
■ En todo lo que hago, intento poner mucha pasión y esfuerzo, ¡es mi mejor manera de disfrutar del camino!

Mercedes Sancho Jaime

I assist in processes of professional change when people find it difficult to achieve a goal or decide how to move towards it. My proposal is a practical, structured framework that enables coachees to make decisions confidently and enthusiastically and develop a plan for putting their decisions into practice. I use a mobilising method and proven tools, while also drawing on my own experience of personal and professional transformation. 

If you want to improve your leadership and strengthen your communication and relationship skills, we will make the most of your abilities through action-oriented conversations, developing an awareness of your strengths to provide you with support and levers for overcoming barriers and obstacles to your development. With this objective in mind, I combine various methodologies focused on improving personal effectiveness. 

Specialities: Career coaching, executive and leadership coaching, relational coaching, networking and personal branding.
 

Javier Campos

Javier is a professional with 20 years of experience in transformation, business development and leading sales teams at insurance companies. He currently works as Director of Digital Business, Direct and Alliances at Seguros Santalucía. Before that, he was the company’s Director of Business Development. Previously, he worked for 12 years at the “la Caixa” insurance group (both VidaCaixa and SegurCaixa), where he was responsible for various businesses, and also as a senior consultant at Accenture, where he developed global programmes for the operational and technological transformation of insurance companies in Spain and the United Kingdom. He holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Esade, a PDG from IESE and a Master in Savings and Provisioning from Pompeu Fabra University.

Axel Yildiz

“I’m Partner at Font&Yildiz, experienced corporate and commercial lawyer qualified to practice Law in Spain and Argentina, with solid expertise in Real Estate Law and business Law. I received my Master´s degree in International Law by ISDE and an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) by ESADE. 

I’m also a member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and a regular collaborator of Acció and Spri within International transactions between Catalonia or the Basque Country and other countries.

As a boutique Law Firm with multi-lingual speaking lawyers we provide high service level with a cost-effective service to Companies and Individuals both local or international.”
 

Jorge Uribe

Magister en Marketing y Gestión comercial con más de 4.5 años de experiencia.
Apasionado por la gestión de personas, el mundo digital y de apoyar las causas sociales para crear un impacto positivo en la sociedad.
Hoy en día con mucha ilusión de sumar y desarrollar el Chapter Perú Esade Alumni.

Javier López Martínez

An Industrial Engineer from Universitat Politécnica de Catalunya and ESADE MBA, Javier has developed his entire professional career through leading multi-national companies in the Energy sector, holding varied responsibilities. 

Based in France since 2007, he is currently business development manager for automation systems at Hitachi ABB Power Grids. This work requires in-depth knowledge about the electricity grid market, latest technologies and, specially, the current expectations of grid operators facing the necessary digital transformation and its determining role in succeeding the energy transition, for which Javier brings more than 25 years of experience in the sector.  

Previously, he has worked between Spain and France for companies such as ABB, General Electric, Alstom and Areva, in numerous international positions ranging from product management and marketing through to strategy or technical sales. Javier began his professional career, ​​as an engineer in the company Endesa Distribución Eléctrica in Barcelona, and it was after completing his MBA at ESADE in 1998 that he decided to move from mostly technical jobs to developing a commercial career within the Grid sector.  

Javier is married and has two children, with whom he lives in the Paris region. He is member of Alumni's Paris chapter since more than 12 years and has been collaborating as a board member since 2015. 

Montserrat Altarriba Palomares

Career and leadership development, people and team management, support for generational change, professional transitions, emotional and stress management, adaptation to change and work-life balance.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English and French

Certifications:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
• Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Spanish Coaching Association (ASESCO)
• Mentor Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation

Arnau Ferrer

Estudiante del BBA de ESADE de la promoción 2022, Arnau es uno de los 3 estudiantes miembro permanente de la ESADE Alumni Young Commission. Además de la Young Commission, Arnau es miembro de 3 de las 26 asociaciones de estudiantes de la universidad: EsTalent, The E3 Initiative y EMotor. En ellas ha ocupado distintas posiciones, desde Board Assistant de EsTalent hasta Director del Departamento de Proyectos en EMotor pasando por ser miembro del equipo organizador de las Company Visits de E3. Su elevado contacto e involucración en la comunidad estudiantil, aporta a la comisión una visión amplia y profunda de los intereses y necesidades de los estudiantes hecho que permite a la subcomisión de “Engagement” atraer-los mejor haciendo a la comisión más eficaz y eficiente. 

Claudia Muñoz Fresquet - Cloned

Miembro de la Junta del Club de Finanzas desde 2021 y Presidente de la Comisión Young desde septiembre de 2020. Ha dedicado la mayor parte de su carrera profesional a las finanzas y a la consultoría.

A parte de su título en ESADE, tiene un Máster en Finanzas Corporativas y diversos títulos en innovación social y medioambiental (lleva a cabo diversos proyectos pro-bono para diversas organizaciones nacionales e internacionales). 

Con una amplia experiencia internacional (1 año en Colombia y 2 años en Chile),  actualmente trabaja en BNP Paribas CIB - Group Finance, especializada en Guarantees & Facilities de EMEA, localizada en Madrid.

José Ramon Serra

Estudió ingeniería de Caminos, Canales y Puertos donde obtuvo el premio Miguen Sandalio a su proyecto final de carrera sobre la optimización de gestión y mantenimiento de pavimentos urbanos. En el ámbito de la ingeniería es donde desarrollo los primeros años de su carrera profesional centrado la movilidad, los transportes y la logística en la empresa CPS ingenieros.

Posteriormente trabajó como consultor en Panificadora Estellés, donde descubrió el interés por la gestión de personas y decidió conocer más sobre la misma que culminaría con el EMBA. Aquí, trabajó en un proceso de automatización, mejora y eficiencia de la compañía junto con la dirección general, así como con las áreas de RRHH y Finanzas para la automatización y mejora del clima en la empresa. 

Posteriormente se mudó a Madrid y empezó a trabajar en Aliseda Inmobiliaria como analista en el departamento de estrategia para el fondo Blackstone y banco Santander. Actualmente trabaja en la generación de valor a la compañía y colaborar con las distintas áreas de la compañía en cualquier poryecto estratégico y el reporting a los accionistas de la misma.  
 

Josep F. Mària

Josep is a member of the Society of Jesus and an Associate Professor in the Department of Society, Politics and Sustainability at Esade. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Barcelona (2003) and a Master in Theology from the Faculty of Theology of Catalonia (1996). He teaches sociology, ethics, spirituality and world religions at Esade. His research is on values, spirituality and higher education, with a particular emphasis on Ignatian spirituality. He serves on the boards of IQS (Ramon Llull University, Barcelona) and Comillas Pontifical University (Madrid). He is member of the International Advisory Board of XLRI (Jamshedpur, India). He has been a chaplain for scout groups since 1998. He enjoys hiking, swimming and the Mediterranean diet. He regularly practices meditation and is a spiritual advisor to young people and professionals. He has been a Jesuit since 1990.

Manuel Ferrer

Como Consejero Externo Independiente, intervengo en dos Grupos Empresariales Familiares, con negocios diversificados y de ámbito internacional. Soy Consejero/Consultor en tres Fundaciones y profesor en el Máster de Estrategia y en el MBA de la Facultad de Economía de la Universitat de València.

Trabajé  durante mas de 35 años, como Consultor en Procesos de Dirección Estratégica, Organización y Dirección y Desarrollo de Personas y Talento, siendo socio de la firma de Servicios profesionales Deloitte en Valencia y Barcelona y como Director General de Grupo Audit y anteriormente, como Director General de la División Empresarial de Caixa Popular, en la que también ejercí durante 10 años como Presidente.

He participado activamente durante 25 años, como Director Técnico de los programas de Executive Education de ESADE-Deloitte en la Comunitat Valenciana.

Soy Licenciado y Doctor en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales por la Universitat de València.

Jaume Polo-Torné

CEO de Twilomedia, una agencia de comunicación y publicidad especializada en el sector hostelero, que ayuda a sus clientes con las técnicas más innovadoras. Con más de 10 años de experiencia en el mundo del marketing y el marketing digital, ha ayudado a empresas a crecer en el mundo digital multiplicando X2 sus ventas en menos de 3 años. Ahora tiene su propio videoblog en YouTube, donde habla de marketing, publicidad, ventas, negocios y el mundo digital.

Cristina Bote

Cristina holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade. She is a consultant and data scientist at Accenture Barcelona with more than three years of experience in digital transformation projects. She leads international projects in business as well as in big data and analytics. Although her background is in business, she decided to complement her knowledge with training in data science in order to give her clients a 360° vision aligned with the digital world. She is a proactive person with a great capacity to adapt to any situation. She is motivated to ensure that men and women enjoy the same opportunities and can compete freely according to their abilities.

Alicia González Peñalver

Alicia González Peñalver, a law graduate, has more than 18 years of experience working at IBM where she currently plays the role of IBM Europe & MEA Strategic Kaizen. In his long professional career within the company, he has always held leadership positions both as a people manager and as a project manager. He currently works as a project manager certified by the Project Management Institute in the area of ​​IBM Supply Chain. Team leadership, digital transformation consulting, process reengineering, and improvement of the customer experience in agile environments, scrum, kanban, design thinking, are his areas of greatest experience. PMD 2018 at Esade. PMD 2018 en Esade.

Patrick Amengual

CEO & Founder en We Are Yellow

Vicent Diego

CEO en Novacasa Valencia

Carlos Julià

Carlos Julià es socio de Miura Partners, miembro del Comité de Inversión y responsable de Originación. Antes de incorporarse a la firma en 2010, trabajó durante tres años en la oficina de Barcelona de The Boston Consulting Group. Allí participó en una gran variedad de proyectos en los sectores de Energía, Telecomunicaciones y Servicios Financieros. Previamente, Carlos trabajó en la división de M&A de Morgan Stanley en Londres. También tiene experiencia en el área de Distressed Debt Servicing en Latinoamérica.

Carlos es MBA por la Harvard Business School y Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por ESADE.

Joan Prat

Manager en Via Moda Andorra

Rocío Moreno Ruiz de Mier

More than 25 years of experience teaching transformation, leadership and motivation at Esade, plus my career as a sales director and my training as a coach, have equipped me to guide people in their personal growth and professional development process.

At Esade Executive Education, I currently direct a programme for executives called “Transformation of the Sales Model: Leadership and Change Management”, which focuses on the simultaneous growth of people, organisations and customers. In addition to directing the Specialization Program in Commercial Management.

Specialities:

• Results-oriented changes and people
• Leadership and personal and team motivation
• Transformational learning: developing tools for confidently dealing with personal evolution and any necessary changes
• Professional Projection with a methodology that includes an Action Plan

Languages: Spanish, English

Certifications: EEC Executive Coaching (ICF), Accreditation Bridge focused on the development of people and teams through communication.

Miguel Ángel Morcuende

Es Ingeniero de Telecomunicaciones, Licenciado en Periodismo, Máster en Negocios Digitales, obtuvo un Certificado de Innovación y Emprendimiento (Stanford University), Programa Ejecutivo de Inteligencia Artificial en los Negocios y ha cursado el “Programa para Consejeros” y el “Programa ESG para Consejeros” en Esade Business School .

Cuenta con una experiencia de 33 años en el ámbito de la Tecnología y 24 años en el ámbito Digital, adquiridas en RTVE, Atos y Gartner. Ha sido Director Digital (CDO) Director de Tecnología y Operaciones (CTO/COO), Director Global de Innovación (CINO); actualmente como ínterin es Director de Transformación Digital (CDxO).

Actualmente es Miembro del Consejo Asesor de Bridgewhat.

Alvaro Carcel https://www.linkedin.com/in/alvarocarcel/ 

Bachelor and Master in Law from Esade. More than 10 years of experience in the field of executive talent, both in Spain and abroad. He currently serves as Director of Executive Search at Saltor Talent.

Joan Ramon Mas Navarro

Degree in Business Management and Administration from the UAB, PMD from Esade (2006) and PDG from IESE (2018). In addition, he has training in business and commercial strategy.

Executive expert in marketing, an area in which he has practiced professionally throughout his professional career.

He has held positions of managerial responsibility in various companies and sectors, some of them with global leadership and others with a clear desire for local or sector leadership: Kantar Worldpanel, PepsiCo, Winterthur, AXA, Agrupació Mutua and Crèdit Andorrà Group (experience in markets or consumer goods, insurance and banking sectors).

In recent years, he has held managerial responsibilities in digital transformation and orporate communication at the Crèdit Andorrà Group.

He has just started as an advisor in business consulting, basically in the fields of marketing, digital transformation and corporate communication, from a strategic approach, through the creation of B21 Consulting.

He is an innovative, proactive, personable and competent person, and possesses great communication skills.

Joaquin Roca

Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from ESADE ('09).

Currently, he exercises the role of Innovation Beyond the Core Manager at Nestlé for the Europe Zone, within the Dairy and Nutrition categories, whose purpose is to create and develop an ecosystem of digital solutions that includes new business models in order to generate more growth for the company.

Previously, she worked at the pharmaceutical company ISDIN, where she developed the global community for beauty consultants, among other B2B projects.

He has more than 10 years of international experience in business consulting – strategy and operations – at Minsait (formerly Europraxis Consulting) and BeRepublic with a high strategic and business focus from different areas: economic-financial, technological, innovation and digital transformation.

Additionally, he is a tenured professor of "Finance for Entrepreneurs" in the Master's Degree in Strategic Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IED.

Samuel Pimentel

Samuel is the Executive Chairman of Ackermann International. He has more than 25 years of professional experience managing executive search companies. He is a recognised expert on technology and telecommunications and has been assisting companies in this market for more than 20 years. He oversees the Spanish and Latin American operations of Ackermann International.

Marc Gelabert Castillo

Marc Gelabert is an Executive MBA graduate @esade (class 2021) and his professional career consists of more than 20 years working in business development, sales management and marketing. He is a results-driven professional with business development experience, dedicated to reaching sales targets and maximizing profits, providing brand awareness and creating synergies with colleagues and clients.

He has been working at ESADE from 2014 to 2019 as an International Associate Director for Admissions in charge of the recruitment of MBA’s & MSc in Management in Italy, the Middle East and Russia. Since 2020 is in charge of Admissions for all the MBA’s programs for candidates with residency in Spain and also working as a B2B Business  Development Manager for the Executive MBA.

Originally from Barcelona, he lived 1 year in San Francisco, 3 years in London and 2 years in Salzburg and he operated professionally in more than 25 different countries around the world (such UK, USA, Italy, Ireland, Germany, France, Poland, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Eastern Europe, Russia, China, South Korea, Japan, Turkey, Israel, UAE, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan & all over Spain…).
 

Jordí Vila

My work involves providing guidance to professionals who are seeking a career objective, from the design phase to the “landing” phase and ultimately the achievement of the goal. My process involves introspection and an exploration of the job market and your personal strengths – something I have experienced personally throughout my career, with all the successes and mistakes that this entails.

Having worked as a manager in the field of executive search and selection consultancy for more than 12 years, as a senior manager for seven years and as an independent professional for the last 12 years, I have a clear vision of the best way to design strategies and the best tools to use in this process, while also identifying personal obstacles and facilitators that will enable you to achieve success.

Each person is unique. Therefore, I adapt the pace and style of my work to your reality.

Núria Ribé Fusté

Chief Marketing Officer Laundry&HomeCare– Head of Sustainability Henkel Consumer Brands (HCB) & Member of HCB Executive Committee.

25years of successful experience in Global & local business steering, General Management (P&L), Global Marketing role, Local Sales & Marketing, Digital Marketing transformation, M&A & divestures. Turn-around multiple troubled business (country – categories) through design game-changing / agile business & organizational strategies and executing with excellence with strong teams.

Crafting Sustainability Vision, Strategy and Action Plan of L&HC / HCB.

Culturally adaptable, passionate, inspiring. Strategic & hands on leader and innovative developer of business, brands and people. Willing to make a positive impact, Do Good.

Ece Taşkınçay

I work at Koc Holding as a Strategy & Investments Manager, covering investments in startups from seed to growth stage, as well as VCs both in Turkiye and globally. Before that, I worked at early-stage VC funds; 500 Emerging Europe in Istanbul and Aldea Ventures in Barcelona. I received my Master's degree in Finance at ESADE Business School and my bachelor degree from Economics at Middle East Technical University.

Luigi Marín

Senior manager with more than 18 years of experience in mass consumer goods, specifically at Procter & Gamble, where I have held different commercial positions in the marketing and sales area impacting several countries in Central and South America. My experience encompasses strategic sales management for sales growth, brand building, management of sales relations abroad, development of sales capabilities in distributors, supplier development, leadership of multifunctional projects and management and development of human talent. Three years ago, parallel to my corporate activities, I joined The Money Tribe (TMT), an educational multiplatform focused on personal finances, which seeks to transform people’s lives through financial education. Ever since it was created, TMT has developed exponentially, and since February of this year I am involved in its consolidation in the region by leading its sales direction.

Ana Meira

My name is Ana and I’m a multidisciplinary creative strategist who helps startups and established brands scale and transform how they communicate. I thrive on developing concepts at the convergence of design, tech, and the human experience.

Throughout my career, I have led several marketing teams in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. My journey led me to establish REGULAR ANIMAL, a purpose-driven creative agency based in Miami, through which I have collaborated with renowned clients, including Absolut, Carolina Herrera, E5 Coral, Dom Pérignon, FAU, FIU, MBFW, Mans, and Rimowa, among others.

Ana Isabel Palomo Rodríguez

I am a positive, passionate and committed leader with strong management and project, team and product development skills. I learn quickly, solve problems creatively and love building projects from start to finish. After earning my bachelor’s at the University of Virginia, I began to explore the world of marketing and strategy. My professional experiences include consumer products companies like Unilever and PDC Latin America, where I was in charge of developing multi-brand promotions, new products, P&L and income goals, which ended up doubling sales in less than six months. More recently, I completed an MBA at ESADE Business School, where I continued to learn and develop my passion for business and marketing. I was a member of the board of the Marketing Club and earned a degree with a concentration in marketing. After graduating, I joined the team at BAC Credomatic and led a group of coordinators, where I was in charge of meeting the invoicing, penetration, budget and market share goals for more than 6 different credit card loyalty programs. After that, I struck out on my own with a business called Kamaleó that sells acrylic and rattan products, which is what I am currently doing.

My work experience has involved the daily use of marketing strategy, branding, team management, project management and data-driven analysis. I believe that my work experience, education and positive attitude make me an outstanding candidate for a high-performance team.

Jose Alexandro Arias García

I am a MBA with more than 20 years of leadership in financial institutions and consulting firms.

As the life sciences and health care leader for Deloitte S-Latam, I am responsible for the overall sector that includes providing consulting, advisory, tax and audit services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology, and consumer healthcare segments.

In my commercial role I lead the relationship with a Global Crown Jewel client in the region and others in the sector, which entails enabling and coordinating client teams around the region.

My career has spanned such topics as innovation, marketing, public relationships and data analytics. I have led consulting engagements of process improvement, data analytics and go – to market of leading life sciences organizations and within the Financial Sector. My specialization is in the development and implementation of emerging/disruptive data analytics and behavioral science solutions.

Matias Banchero

Executive MBA ESADE 2019 / Telecommunications Engineer / ICT Degree /

Senior business development manager used to integrate technology into all business areas to change how companies operate and deliver value to customers.

Fifteen years of work in global project management positions to co-found 3 SaaS start-ups and participate as a senior advisor with an edge-tech perspective.

Strong academic and research profile. Specializations in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) field and how these businesses converge with politics.

Teaching Assistant at the University of Chicago for the Artificial Intelligence and Data Science for Leaders program. ESADE tutor for the Final Degree Projects and in-Company projects. http://CAIDP.org member for whom I conduct research and studies in AI and its relation with democratic values and the rule of law.

I enjoy electronic music, philosophical studies, and writing essays in English and Spanish about the impact that digital spheres of influence interact and emerge in what we understand as reality.

I was born in Argentina, lived in several countries, and have Italian nationality. I like to learn about subjective cultures and languages.

I'm based in Leuven, Belgium working as EMEA Account Executive and business and partnership development manager at ImmuniWeb, a Geneva-based company delivering AI/ML leveraged cybersecurity platforms with a presence in more than fifty countries after starting as a Geneva-based start-up four years ago.

Laia Tutzó

Laia Tutzó is a curious, creative business developer who is passionate about her work. She has solid international experience in marketing, event management, and projects in the private and public sectors. An expert in supporting the design, planning, and creation phases, Laia has worked extensively in the sports and tourism industries with the launch of companies that have competed at the highest level, ensuring results and impact from the very beginning. Geared at people and managing large facilities/teams, in recent years she has been involved in tech projects, becoming a champion of the digital transformation.

Alessandro Marcello

Originally from Cagliari, I now live in Milan after experiences in Spain, the UK and China. I am proud father of a 2 year old boy and soon to be (December) of a girl.

I have started my career in marketing at Sony in Barcelona and then moved to the UK where I pursued product marketing roles for an additional 2 years. In 2015 I decided to switch careers to e-commerce and moved to Amazon before joining Alibaba Group in Hangzhou the next year.

Since 2018 I am back to Milan where I was part of the founding team of Alibaba locally. I currently lead the European Customer Success team to support European SMEs exporting through Alibaba.com platform.

I hold a Master of Science (MSc) in Marketing Management from ESADE Business School in Barcelona and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Bocconi University in Milan.

Paula Fernández-Ochoa

Consultant and Speaker in highly competitive environments. Partner at MoreThanLaw+

She has solid training and experience that enables her to have a global view of businesses. After working as a lawyer for years (at Mazars and Garrigues) and working in a variety of offices like Head of Business Development and Marketing (at Legálitas and Roca Junyent), more than one decade ago she set up the  Branding & Business Development Consultancy MoreThanLaw+ for the legal sector, executives, and highly competitive environments. She has been honored as one of the 100 Benchmark Women in the Legal Sector (2023, Todojuristas) and as one of the leading consultants for the legal sector (2022, Todojuristas). In parallel, she founded her brand VivircorRiendo, from which she partners with brands and delivers motivating speeches under the slogan of “Que a Reír No te Gane Nadie.” She is a TED Talk Speaker, a speaker at other venues, a university instructor, a mentor, a project and brand ambassador, and the author of several books and articles. Always closely tied to sports, she is a member of the Board of Directors and head of the Women and Snow Area of the Royal Spanish Winter Sports Federation and a member of the Spanish Olympic Committee’s Equality Commission. She has been named one of the 100 most influential women in the sport sector (2023, Women's Sport Institute).

Luis Esteban

CEO and Co-founder of The Jump Live, a leading Live Shopping agency and TikTok Live partner in Spain, Luis Esteban is considered one of the experts and pioneers in Live Commerce in Europe. He is the co-founder of Live Shopping Europe and is recognized by Sprii as one of the top 5 Live Commerce experts in Europe. Before The Jump Live, Luis spent more than 15 years leading media agencies like iProspect and Initiative, among others. Luis is an alumnus of Esade’s Programa de Consejeros.

María Álvarez Temiño

She is a Telecommunications Engineer with graduate training in sales management,  marketing, strategic account management, coaching, and leadership from different business schools, including Esade. She serves as a mentor in women’s development programs.

She has more than 20 experience in the healthcare industry (medical devices), primarily in the cardiovascular area, and in key account management in both the public and private healthcare sectors.

Hamid Belmekki

Graduate from Ecole Polytechnique Paris (Master of Science in Engineering 1996 – Applied Mathematics) and ENSTA (Master of Science in Engineering 1999- Applied Mathematics and computer science)

• Executive MBA Monthly in ESADE – Graduation expected in 2024
• More than 27 years’ experience in the financial markets space as Head of Research and Development in international banks (HSBC, SOCGEN,…)
• Founder of SG ATS , the nearshoring entity of SOCGEN in Morocco and BMCE Capital Solutions part of Bank of Africa.
• Intrapreneur and Entrepreneur with the main focus on Quantitative Technology area.

Melanie Cachafeiro Martínez

Graduated in Law with a master's degree in Advocacy (MUA) and Tax Advisory and Management (AGT) from ESADE, I completed my academic training between 2009 and 2015. My passion for business innovation led me to pursue additional training in Business Innovation, also at ESADE, in 2023.

I began my professional career at Cases&lacambra Barcelona in 2015, where I took my first steps in the legal world. Later, I joined E. Leclerc Andorra, where, from 2015 to 2018, I provided legal advice and had the opportunity to establish the gluten-free and organic products section from scratch.

In 2018, I joined the Andorran law firm Boni&Iuris Advocats, where I worked as a legal advisor and defender until 2022.

Subsequently, I returned to E. Leclerc Andorra, where I currently serve on the board of directors, managing the legal department and providing legal counsel, and actively participate in the development of a corporate social responsibility project focused on universal accessibility.

Since 2022, I have been a managing partner at BILO LEGALTECH, a professional law firm where I aim to move away from the traditional image of the lawyer as someone you consult only when you have a problem. Instead, I focus on a more proactive approach, championing flexible talent working on projects, with strong support in process management and technological tools. Legaltech and agile methodologies enable us to learn, share, and support our clients both personally and professionally, anticipating their needs and providing solutions tailored to the inherent risks of any business activity.

Ricardo Marquez

Trade Show Director

From México, Director of Alimentaria FoodTech and Alimentaria México in Fira Barcelona.

Sports business passionate, former president of the ESADE MBA Sports Business Club.

My instagram: @marqmx

Andrea Sala

Business Process Consultant Part of the Zurich chapter board and loving to see how we grow and mature y con mucha illusion de ayudar a mis companeros a desarrollar el chapter y de seguir formando parte de la "Esade community"!

Madre de 2 "pre-teens" y disfrutando de la vida en Suiza, el chocolate y las montanas :)

As a Business Process Consultant based in Zurich, and having developed my career in several multinationals, leading the delivery of complex business transformation programs across departments, industries and geographies, I am now enjoying a new career path as an consultant helping companies redesigning their processes with the aim of gaining efficiencies and effectiveness, riding the wave and enjoying meeting new people, continue to learn and stepping out of my comfort zone!

Enrique Morey

Consultant for companies in the timely and efficient management of the technological services of its organization, integrating with the best practices and measures of protection of information, from S21sec | Nextel, the biggest "pure player" of cybersecurity in southern Europe.

Previously he served as an international auditor for IT systems and services development processes; He also worked as director of support projects for the banking business, within the main financial institution of the country, his native country.

Computer Engineer and MBA FT 2004 - in addition to an inveterate music lover and a film buff in practice - we share his experiences in various Ibero-American forums, motivating the work teams to effective results from the start.

Omkar Wagh

Omkar Wagh is passionate about building water and wastewater infrastructure solutions in developing countries to fulfill needs of exponentially increasing population because of rapid urbanization. His core areas of operation are water distribution networks, water boosting pumping stations, water recycling plants and wastewater treatment. He is currently exploring how data analytics and IOT can address challenges of water shortage and energy losses.

Karine Selma Laronze

Bachelor&MBA at ESADE, I also completed my CEMS Master's in International Management at ESADE and Stockholm School of Economics in 2007.

After graduating, I worked more than 6 years in Business Consulting in Spain, South Africa and Colombia. I moved to Austria in 2014, where I have started a family. I am currently working as Project Manager at AEI, Agency for European Integration and Economic Development, in Vienna.

I am a Spanish, French and Catalan native speaker, and also speak English and German fluently.
I am involved in the Austria Chapter since its launch.  

Isabel Marwitz

As coach and mentor to entrepreneurs and startups, Isabel supports companies in developing and executing cross regional and cultural growth strategies.

Joao Rebelo Rebelo

Sonae Indústria - Sales Manager

João is conducting global sales for the past 15 years through direct sales and extensive distribution channels. Based in Porto, Portugal but with significant amount of time spent on travelling  across Europe capitalizing on company local manufacturing capabilities but also in North America and Middle East.  

Earlier in his career, João held roles in the Financial area of companies across the world, such as Financial Controller in Johannesburg, Financial Manager in the US and Country Controller in Québec. This enabled João to develop extensive skills such as international management, negotiation and inter-cultural relations.

Jaime Schmidt

Abogado y Notario Público con más de 8 años de experiencia en asesoría legal corporativa. Especialista en Derecho Corporativo, Informático y de Propiedad Intelectual, me dedico a la creación de empresas y la protección de sus activos intangibles.

Alumni desde el 2016, egresado del Master de propiedad intelectual y derecho de las TIC.

Amante de la tecnología y el deporte.

Ramon Serrallonga

I am a dreamer with the aspiration to make our world a better place to live. Through my experiences in different latitudes, I discovered how similar individuals are across cultures and how diverse communities are across borders.

My passions are data analytics and innovation. I apply them in anything I do. My professional career has been developed in the intersection between business and technology. Connecting the dots to deliver more value. 

Yulia Mukhacheva

Yulia Mukhacheva is a Spanish corporate lawyer working in Barcelona.

Yulia is an active member in the Alumni network of ESADE Business School. She holds a  Master in International Business and Commercial  Law by ESADE Law School. Currently, she is preparing a  Master in International Taxation Law.  Her specialization is in the field of international private law, corporate and business investments as well as tax structuring. She participated in post graduate programs at the renowned Hague Academy of International Law in The Netherlands.

As an engaged volunteer in the “ESADE Alumni Giving Back project” she uses her professional skills to support family companies in developing countries in Latin America 
Yulia’s spare time is dedicated to sports. Running is part of her daily routine and a perfect way to organize her working life. Her jogging shoes are always close at hand!  In summer time rafting and mountaineering in the Pyrenees are an excellent way to recharge her energy levels. She is fond of cutting-edge technological innovations and the latest computer gadgets.

Yulia works fluently in Spanish, Catalan, English and Russian.

Miguel Rovira

Degree in English Philology (2009) and Law (2011) from the University of Valencia. Master in International Business Law at ESADE (2018). Practicing lawyer specializing in Corporate and M&A. Regular collaborator in non-profit institutions.

Sara Pastor

" over 14 years of experience in technology, e-commerce and digital advertising with a special focus in the travel industry. She is leading the Destinations business in Europe at ADARA, after having managed the Commercial team in Europe Mainland. Before joining ADARA, Sara worked at LivingSocial, Travelzoo and Cisco Systems. 

She serves as a member of the board of the Digital Club of ESADE University, and is co-founder of the organisation "Women in e-travel." 

Lluís Farràs

Economista con más de 35 años de experiencia como Director Financiero y Controller (en multinacionales y medianas empresas de diferentes sectores, en áreas industriales y servicios). Los últimos cinco años los ha pasado como socio en una consultora prestando asesoramiento a Pymes.

Paralelamente ha colaborado con entidades sin ánimo de lucro, sociales y deportivos ofreciendo planes de viabilidad.

Elitsa Manova

After living in London and Barcelona, my studies brought me to Copenhagen. I have been living here and working as a financial accounting consultant for the past three years.

In my role, I work with corporates to address the CFO agenda and optimise their finance function. I am driven by the challenges of an ever-changing technological and regulatory landscape and enjoy working at the intersection of IT and finance.

At work or otherwise, I love taking the time to meet and get to know people as I firmly believe good team spirit and wide network are essential. When I am off, traveling and dance are my preferred ways of detaching from the daily hustle and bustle.

Pedro Arellano

Pedro leads processes of organisational change and strategic implementation. He has experience in governance and general management in both the public and private sectors, as well as at family businesses, startups, SMEs and corporations in a variety of industries, including logistics, real estate, education, health, technology, industry and consumer goods. He currently serves as Deputy General Manager at the Port of Barcelona. He sits on the board at various companies and is a trustee of the CARES Foundation. He holds a Bachelor in Labour Sciences, an MBA from Esade, a PDG from IESE and a Diploma in Family Business Consulting from the Family Firm Institute.

Virtuts Angulo

Virtuts loves learning, conveying knowledge and surprising herself every day with new things. Perhaps because of this, she has dedicated part of her career to editorial content, contributing to projects aimed at enriching other people anywhere in the world. She is also an active participant in the Esade Alumni Cultural and Creative Industries Club, a venue for sharing knowledge and meeting other people with the aim of mutual enrichment.

Jordi Fabregat

Jordi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade and Director of the Executive Master in Economic-Financial Management in Barcelona.

He previously served as controller of a French multinational in the textile sector that distributes products through its own shops and through catalogue sales, as well as general manager of the manufacturing company that supplied this multinational. Before that, he managed a chain of shoe shops.

He has taught courses in Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and Portugal. His PhD thesis dealt with initial public offerings on the Spanish stock market and the Neuer Markt. His fields of interest include financial analysis and planning, investment decision-making and its effects on value creation, and the valuation of companies (especially non-listed companies) for acquisition processes, the search for investors for capital increases, and the placement of share packages.

He has advised numerous investors and entrepreneurs on company valuation operations. He is a member of the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts (IEAF) and sits on several boards of directors. He holds the Expert in Business Valuation Certificate, awarded by the IEAF.

Acisclo Pérez

Acisclo has more than a decade of international professional experience at multinationals and technology companies, where he specialises in growth, optimisation and expansion.

He has experience in the management of sales, marketing (CX) and innovation teams, as well as in the development of new products and services. With a strategic 360° vision of business, he focuses on the ROI of projects and the EBITDA of the company.

He currently sits on the board of several technology companies whose core business is 4.0 technology with a customer-centric approach.

Luis de Grandes Estrada

Gestor Patrimonial con amplia experiencia en inversiones financieras, inmobiliarias y empresariales. Socio y Director General en LDGGROUP MULTIFAMILY OFFICE, asesoría fiscal, mercantil, laboral y patrimonial.
Actual Presidente de Esade Alumni Tarragona y miembro de la Junta Directiva desde 2016.
Padre de familia numerosa.

José Luis Morales

José Luis has built his career in operations and supply-chain management in the multinational environment of the auxiliary automotive industry, at companies such as Ficosa, Sintermetal and Gestamp.

He specialises in improving value flow in operations and planning by means of lean manufacturing techniques, DMAIC 6-Sigma, QRQC, automated production and robotics.

Xavier Lavall

After earning a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade, Xavier became an executive at a family business in the graphic arts industry, where he now serves as Director of Graphic Creation and Production Projects. He also manages Wheris, a company he co-founded, which is dedicated to the universal accessibility of information – both printed and digital – for people with visual and hearing disabilities or reading difficulties.

Cristina Ortega

Third-Party Equipment Operations Manager for EMEA in the Personalisation and Industrial Division of HP. With experience in services, retail, supply chain and marketing at Desigual and Inoxcrom, Cristina holds an MSc in Marketing Management and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade. She is currently in her last year of a law degree at the Open University of Catalonia (UOC). She also holds a black belt in judo from the Spanish Federation of Judo and Associated Disciplines and is a founding member and president of the Association for Women’s Self-Defence (ADPM). She sits on the board of the Esade Alumni Operations Club.

Marguerite Chaignot

Using open-ended questions and specialised tools, I help coachees become aware of their potential and the changes they want to create. In particular, I can help you develop confidence/self-esteem, manage your emotions (fear, anger, sadness), better manage your interpersonal relationships, and make you more effective as a team leader and decision-maker in difficult contexts. 

Clients explore these new methods, perspectives and resources on their own, with the aim of developing their full potential, adopting new perspectives, better managing their personal or professional life, becoming happier and more efficient, and having a more positive impact on the world.

Specialities: 

• Positive intelligence coaching (managing saboteurs and strengthening the wise part of yourself)
• Self-esteem and decision-making coaching
• Career Orientation and Job Search Coaching Consulting
• Self-employed and business creation Consulting
• Team cohesion facilitation
• Collective Intelligence facilitation (co-development method)

Languages: Spanish, English, French

Certification: 

• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), CTI
• Executive Coaching, Único model, Instituto de Comunicación
• Sikkhona relational model, Instituto de Comunicación
   

Maryam Luzárraga

Experta en estrategia e internacionalización empresarial, desarrollo corporativo e impacto ESG, competitividad y emprendimiento.

Es Miembro del ICA, instituto de Consejeros y Administradores y participa en consejos y órganos consultivos de varias organizaciones. Actividad que compagina, por un lado, con la docencia, como profesora en el master de relaciones internacionales y diplomacia corporativa de la Universidad de Deusto y por otro, como business ángel participando y apoyando a varias start ups.

Tiene 27 de años de experiencia profesional y 10 años en el extranjero asesorando a Organismos Internacionales, Corporaciones, Gobiernos, PYMEs y emprendedores. En su última etapa profesional como Socia de consultoría de PwC ha sido responsable de la solución de competitividad para el desarrollo empresarial en España y miembro Comité ejecutivo Internacional de PwC para Comisión Europea y Banco Mundial. 

Anteriormente desarrolló su carrera profesional en Bruselas asesorando a gobiernos y corporaciones en el desarrollo de proyectos internacionales financiados con Fondos Europeos, BEI y Organismos de financiación Multilateral en Europa, América Latina y Africa.

Maryam, es Licenciada en Derecho con especialidad jurídico-económica por la Universidad de Deusto con Diploma en Derecho Internacional por la Universidad Robert Schumann de Estrasburgo, Máster en Derecho Comunitario y Europeo por la Universidad Católica de Lovaina, Máster en Comercio Internacional por la Escuela Solvay, Universidad Libre de Bruselas. Postgrado en gestión Executive Programe por ESADE y Programa Consejeros ESADE-PwC.

Jose Antonio González Moreno

More than 25 years of experience as a human resources executive with international responsibilities at market-leading American and Spanish multinational IT companies. Extensive in-company training in coaching, mentoring, leadership, careers, competency development, emotional and relational intelligence, and conflict management, among other areas. 

Expert in positive intelligence, career development and redesign, leadership skill development, emotional and relational management, and conflict management. 

Current member of the coach community for Esade's Lead Programme.

Languages: Spanish and English

Pedro Abadia

My name is Pedro Abadia and I am a recent member of the board of the chapter of Esade Alumni in Miami, USA. I landed here in 2019 and still finding my spot, with the hectic virical times we are having. 

I got my degree (Lic&MBA was the title back then) in 1998, and also part of the CEMS community. I am an all-terrain manager (o culo inquieto), having lived in 5 countries, worked for 4 companies (I am a loyal culo inquieto, after all), 4+ sectors, and moved through the companies' functions and types... finance, project management, sales and marketing, supply chain and more recently HR and consulting... in both multinational and SME's. Still lots to learn, always and forever, while we last. 

I am always happy to land a helping hand to those who need it and I love when the projects end up well... which is more difficult than the spreadsheets and consultants always say.

I like team sports, history, travel, arts, food and wine and interesting people. I am rather opinionated but love to exchange (and challenge) ideas, and my best friends' first impressions of me apparently were rather negative... meaning I probably improve with time.

Jiayi Shi

I'm Jiayi Shi, from Shanghai. I had a wonderful experience in MIM program 17-18. Now I work in Shanghai Ocean University as an international student admission officer. Apart from Chinese, I have learnt Spanish and English, now trying to learn Russian.

I love to communicate with people from different backgrounds and exchange ideas for inspirations. In my spare time, I love travelling, gyms and playing music.

Teresa Nicolau

After spending more than a decade at PwC early in her career, Teresa has held executive posts at private enterprises and led public entities in a diverse range of industries, including automotive, IT, food, services and tourism.

She specialises in strategic financial management for sustainable business development in organisations. Among other posts, she currently sits on the board of a private-sector company and is the treasurer and a trustee of a private foundation.

In addition to participating as a speaker in Esade webinars, she serves as a mentor and actively collaborates with Esade Alumni Pro Bono Consultants.

Núria Prat Clarós

Certified in Wingwave®, a method of performance and emotion coaching that helps coachees reduce their stress, increase their creativity, and improve their mental well-being and resilience, all in just a few sessions.

This method is based on three techniques:

1. Bilateral hemisphere stimulation

2. Neurolinguistic programming (NLP)

3. Myostatic test

SPECIALITIES IN THE WINGWAVE METHOD

Stress regulation: managing stressful situations at work or in your personal life and rediscovering positive emotional resources.

Achieving goals and reaching maximum potential: mental and emotional preparation for maximum performance and heightened creativity.

Changing limiting beliefs

Languages: Spanish and Catalan

Certifications:

• Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation
• Practitioner and Master Practitioner of NLP – Gestalt Institute of Barcelona and International Coaching Federation
• Wingwave® Coaching – Besser-Siegmund Institute of Hamburg (Germany)
• Systemic Coaching with the Wingwave® Method – Gestalt Institute of Barcelona
• Wingwave® Training for Trainers – Symbiotik Institut of Mallorca

Maximiliano Ranftl

Graduado en Derecho en la Universidad de Buenos Aires (Argentina) y del Máster de Especialización en Derecho de las TIC, Redes Sociales y Propiedad Intelectual por ESADE Business & Law School. 

Inició su trayectoria en Argentina como paralegal en el área de Derecho Societario del despacho ABBFP&W incorporándose posteriormente al despacho Marval, O’Farrell & Mairal donde completó el programa de Jóvenes Profesionales e integró el equipo de Propiedad Intelectual. Se incorporó entonces al departamento de Derecho Mercantil del despacho Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle. En Barcelona, ha formado parte del equipo de contratos de Agilent Technologies y ahora está trabajando en el sector farmacéutico, como abogado corporativo de Farmaprojects. 

Su experiencia internacional en asesoramiento jurídico, redacción de contratos y análisis de normativa, junto con su enfoque orientado a negocio, le otorgan una visión integral del Derecho aplicado al capital intelectual y a las nuevas tecnologías. 

Joan Basseda

Licenciado en el Doble Grado de Esade en ADE y Derecho (promoción 2018). 
 
En la actualidad, Joan Basseda es consultor estratégico en KPMG (dispone de más de 3 años de experiencia en la empresa). 
 
Miembro de la Comisión Young, así como miembro de la junta directiva del Club de Turismo y Ocio.

Carles Tur Planells

Carles Tur Planells is Senior Vice President for Banque Lombard Odier & Cie in Geneva, Switzerland.  Carles works as a Senior Relationship Manager with the Bank, which he joined in March 2021 after developing a career in the field of Private Banking since 2001.  Previously, Carles held various senior positions with Credit Suisse AG in Zurich and Lloyds TSB Bank plc in Geneva, Montevideo and Miami.
Carles was born in Barcelona and studied at ESADE the Lic&MBA program graduating in 2001.  He also holds a degree of Master of International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management (AGSIM – Thunderbird) in Phoenix, AZ (USA).  Currently living in Lausanne, Carles is a proud father of twins, a boy and a girl.

Rafael Sueiro

Rafael has extensive managerial experience, with a special focus on finance and strategic consulting, having worked in various industries and positions across Europe. He is currently based in Brussels, where he works at the Radisson Hotel Group as Senior Vice President for Group Controlling and Planning. He previously served as Global CFO of CWT Meetings & Events, working out of London and Madrid, after having been General Manager of CWT Spain. Prior to that, he worked at Vodafone Spain and at Deloitte as Strategy and Operations Manager. His educational background includes the Advanced Management Programme, the Executive MBA at Esade Business School and the Bachelor of Business Administration at the University of Wales.

Paula Gual

Desde 2017 co-fundadora de Kalcetin.es, marca de calcetines que diseña, y fabrica 100% en España. Calcetines de compresión y calcetines de algodón estampados y de colores exclusivos.

Maria Lecinena

Soy María Leciñena y a nivel profesional, creo que me caracterizo por el aprendizaje continuo. Mi primera formación es ESADE, data de 2011 y ha continuado desde entonces.

Hace ya varios años que formo parte de la Junta de ESADE ALUMNI ARAGÓN, y estoy encantada de ello.

Soy economista de formación y tengo amplia experiencia sectorial, desde el sector formación, metal, sanitario, y ya desde hace varios años, trabajo en GRUPO ARTAL, grupo empresarial aragonés, dedicado a Concesionarios de Automoción y Sector Promoción Inmobiliaria.

A lo largo de los años, además de dedicarme a la dirección financiera y de administración, me he especializado en procesos de organización empresarial, y me he formado en la gestión, administración y sucesión de la empresa familiar, lo que es muy enriquecedor profesional y personalmente.

Como miembro de la Junta de ESADE ALUMNI, intento poner mi granito de arena en potenciar su conocimiento en particular, en Aragón, comunidad a la que pertenecemos.

Natalia Rigueiro

Graduada en Derecho, Doble Máster de Acceso a la Abogacía y Derecho Internacional de los Negocios, y del Máster de Especialización en Derecho de las TIC, Redes Sociales y Propiedad Intelectual por Esade Business & Law School. 

Inició su trayectoria en Clifford Chance, en el departamento de litigación. Posteriormente trabajó en H&A en el departamento de marcas durante dos años. Después de estar en el departamento de propiedad intelectual en Baker McKenzie se unió al equipo legal de Wallbox Chargers encargándose de la parte de propiedad intelectual e industrial de la compañía.
 

Rosa M. Sanz

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Inés Pons

Portfolio Catalogue & Support - Petcare at Mars

Luis Vazquez Hernández

CEO Podium Strategy&Marketing

Joao Rebelo

Sales Manager - Port Wine Brands: Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft, Krohn at The Fladgate Partnership

Anna Aguiar

Currently in her last year of the Double Degree in Business Administration and Law. Anna is passionate about startups and technology. She has been the co-President of E3 (Esade’s Entrepreneurship Association) and has done internships at Gartner, Accenture and Caixabank, among others.

Anna took part in Summer Schools and International Programs at Bocconi University, NYU, Georgetown University, WU Vienna and King’s College London.
Her international background has allowed her to participate in many international projects including the European Youth Parliament and creating a Startup idea as well.

Anna has been involved in the organization of many events at ESADE and has also been a TA of the Esade Full-Time MBA.

Always open to help others and to be part of new projects!

Vanesa Estorach

Bachelor of Business Administration and MBA from Esade, with a postgraduate degree in International Management from HEC Paris.

Her entire career has been related to innovation and technology, both at startups and at large corporations. After having worked as a product manager at other digital companies, she now leads the digital transformation of the Digital IA area at Sanofi.

In 2008, she co-founded Women in Mobile (WiM), an organisation that works to promote and raise the profile of women in the technology sector.

Arnau Grifoll

Bachelor of Business Administration (IQS), two Masters in Finance (IEF and University of Alcalá) and MBA (Esade).

More than 10 years of professional experience in strategic consulting, venture capital, consumer goods, exports and publishing. He has a global vision of business management, with a strong focus on achieving objectives, improving processes and obtaining results.

He applies all of his knowledge and experience to ensure that his clients get the most out of their business and to identify any business opportunities that may arise, whether in terms of cost savings or growth and expansion.

He is a firm believer that all companies, regardless of their size and resources, should be able to access the best market conditions. “This is my personal objective, and it will be my job from now on.”

Montserrat Palencia

Montserrat is a tax Lawyer.

She started her career in Tax by obtaining a Law Degree with a business concentration at ESADE Business School. Her formation was completed with a Master Degree in Law (MUA) 2016, and a Master Degree in Tax Consulting and Management 2016 (AGT).

She works as a Tax Lawyer for Credit Suisse in Zurich. She has been working in the legal tax practice of Gomez Acebo & Pombo and Cases & Lacambra, two prestigious Law Firms in Barcelona. Simultaneously she assisted finance professionals in their preparation for the European Financial Advisor (EFA) certification at Instituto Superior de Empresa y Finanzas (ISEFi).

Her professional experiences are completed through summer collaborations with nonprofit organizations. For the past four years, she has been a member of Sprout. Sprout is a non-profit organization based in New York City that provides travel and recreational opportunities to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

These experiences have provided her with a positive attitude, a high sense of duty, strong communication and negotiation skills, leadership qualities, and the ability to work with different backgrounds and teams.

Tim-Frederik Kohler

Tim grew up in Germany, and found his destination in Singapore. 
Since childhood his passion has been connecting different worlds and different cultures. 
He lived, worked and built up businesses in North America, Europe, Middle East and Central & East Asia. 

He was part of the first cohort of the joint Aalto-ESADE MBA for Executives in 2018. 
The program focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and design thinking, to understand the intrinsic need for digital transformation in a new business setting, around the world.
As regional CEO of APMEA and Global CSO (Chief Sales Officer) he is actively working on strategy design and implementation to built a better future within his realm of influence. 

Tim loves all kind of sports, he is an active age group Triathlete, PADI rescue scuba diver, and enjoys spending time in the gym.

Whilst the Singapore alumni is relatively small, he is very happy in welcoming new arrivals and engage with the existing alumni in Singapore. 
Tim is open to try out new concepts and forms of engagement to generate more value for all members.

Laura Cespedosa Cañada

Labor coaching: Psychologist, coach and head hunter, I help you to know the reality of the labor market with the real point of view of the current market. I have accompanied more than 4,500 people in their professional transition.

Executive Coaching: I accompany CEOs and middle managers in their continuous improvement process. My vision as Human Resources director and my participation in steering committees will help you define your challenges and achieve them, empowering yourself and leading teams to achieve their engagement and that of clients. Specialized in team and sales coaching, as well as agile leadership.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan

Certification: ICF, with more than 4,500 hours

Ana Ramírez Torres

Ana Ramírez Torres graduated from the University of Seville with a Bachelor in Geography in 2002. She earned a Master in Geographic Information Systems: Planning, Land Management and Environment at the University of Seville in 2005. She went on to earn a Master in Valuation, Cadastre and Territorial Information Systems from the Miguel Hernández University of Elche in 2017. She completed the Esade-Loyola Executive MBA in 2018-2019.

Since 2013, she has been a founding partner and manager of the consulting firm GEOMALANDAR S.L., which specialises in the management, analysis and publication of spatial information, spatial data infrastructure, and cadastral procedures and formalities.

She has participated in several projects of the Institute of Statistics and Cartography of Andalusia, including the Unified Digital Street Map of Andalusia and the Spatial Data Infrastructure of Andalusia. She is currently working on a project called Characterisation and Distribution of Built Space in Andalusia.

Ernest Morales

Ernest is an associate at MGC Arbitration, where his main area of practice is international commercial and investment arbitration. He is a member of the Paris and Barcelona Bar Associations. He has acted as a lawyer and administrative secretary to arbitral tribunals in international arbitration proceedings, both ad hoc and institutional, under a wide range of jurisdictions and applicable laws. He has experience in the banking, construction and energy sectors, among others.

He teaches in the Master in International Business Law at Esade and has served as the school’s coach for the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot since 2017. He has written several articles, served as a panellist at international conferences and organised several events in the field of arbitration, while also serving as co-chair of the Paris Very Young Arbitration Practitioners (PVYAP) organisation.

Ernest holds a Bachelor in Law, a Master in International Business Law and a Master in Legal Practice from Esade Law School, as well as a Bachelor in International Arbitration from Sciences Po. He is a native speaker of Spanish and Catalan and he is fluent in English, French and Portuguese.

Luke Jahn

Luke Jahn finished the Esade MBA in 2022 and offers consultancy services through his own company Orso Business Services Limited offering Interim CFO and Management Consultancy services to VC backed starts ups. Luke also helps out with the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute as a mentor to starts ups, having completed the E-works accelerator himself.

Luke is an experienced finance and business professional with seven years experience in practice advising a full spectrum of clients, after which he then followed his passion for financial strategy and people from professional services in London, where he qualified as a Chartered ACCA accountant, to an international MBA in Barcelona and subsequently America for his exchange at Darden. He applied his consulting and entrepreneurship skills throughout the Esade MBA, on clients and start-ups, all the while being an MBA leader during a pandemic on the student council facilitating relations with 47 nationalities.

Now looking to his skills to find opportunities and solve problems for clients and a long-term position in financial leadership and technology, all the while finding every opportunity to cycle around London and the surrounding countryside.

José Miguel Martínez Checa

Telecommunication Engineer and ESADE’s Executive MBA with over nineteen years of experience creating and bringing new solutions to the market on leading and management positions for biotech, software vendors and consultancy firms. I have worked with Top enterprises in different sectors helping them innovate to achieve success through the adoption of differet technologies and ways of working.

Specialties: Business Administration, Sales, Presales, Entrepreneurship, Internet, Intranet, Enterprise 2.0, CMS, BPM, Project Management, Team Building, Communication, Public Speaking, Marketing Management, Financial Analysis and Planning, Investments evaluation, Competitive Strategy, Corporate Governance, Brand Management, Commercialization, Change and Risk Management and Business Information Systems Governance.

Aleksandre Metreveli

I currently works as a Financial Officer at the World Bank in Washington DC. Originally, he is from Georgia and he has 10 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. Previously he worked for a while in Georgia and briefly in Nepal. He is always eager to try new things and ready to experiment. He joined the ESADE DC chapter in 2023.

I completed Master of Science in Finance from ESADE in 2011.

Adela Jimenez

Adela Jimenez Roldan holds a bachelor’s in Business Administration from the Universidad Pablo de Olvide (Seville). Her postgraduate training includes the Executive Program in Public Sector Governance, Esade (2020-2021), the International Business Executive Program, Georgetown University (Washington, DC, 2019), and the International Business Program, Boston University (Massachusetts, USA 2006-2007).

She is a professional with more than 14 years of experience. During her career, she has worked in different business consulting sectors and in different international markets. She has done company internationalization projects, fundraising, trading and broker project coordination and jobs for management, consulting, advice and launching them.

Her experience in the public sector coupled with her strong knowledge of the paperwork involved in European funds has led her to currently work as a Public Funds consultant at Écija Advisory, where she is the national coordinator of all the assistance for companies.

José Francisco Samaniego Linares

I worked at Boehringer Mannheim and Roche Diagnostics since 1981 (38 years) until I retired as KAM-Andalusia in November 2019.

I am a 2007 Esade PMD alumnus and currently a member of the Board of Directors of ESADE Alumni in Eastern Andalusia.

Floris Ruys

Floris Ruys is currently a Senior Marketing Partnerships Executive at TEAM Marketing AG, working on delivering the sponsorship rights of the UEFA Champions League for FedEx, Heineken and PepsiCo. An avid football fan fascinated by all things 'sports business' he is targeting a long and successful career in the sports business world.

After joining Samsung Electronics UK in 2015 on the Graduate Scheme, he worked within the Product Management and Channel Marketing teams, leaving the company in July 2021 to pursue an MBA at Esade Business School.

During the MBA Floris joined the student board to take on the role of VP of Events and Student & Alumni Relations, to help bring the cohort together through a series of initiatives and events. In his spare time Floris enjoys travelling the world, learning languages (Italian & Spanish) and playing padel, tennis and ping pong.

Very happy to contribute to and learn from the fantastic Esade network; reach out if you would to connect!

Josep Viladot

Hard-core into sport and physical activity with a passion for numbers. Driving force behind high-performance work teams.

Education:

MBA ‘93

Bachelor’s in Physical Education and Sport