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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 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 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.
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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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inés was born in Barcelona in 1976. Married with four children, she now lives in Madrid. She holds a Bachelor in Law and a Master in Business Law from Esade. She has been a member of the Barcelona Bar Association since 1999. She has worked at Garrigues for more than nine years. Previously, she managed the legal department at Philips, in addition to other posts. She lived in Bogotá, Colombia, for four years. Inés now focuses on promoting the unique characteristics of Spanish family businesses at Instituto de la Empresa Familiar.
Francesc is a Managing Partner for Catalonia, the Balearic Islands and Andorra at KPMG, where he oversees four offices and 850 professionals working in the fields of auditing, tax and legal services, and consulting.
He has more than 25 years of experience in auditing and advisory services, in areas such as corporate development, transactions, banking regulation, corporate governance and internal control. His clients include major Spanish financial institutions and international firms that have a presence in Spain. He has also collaborated with non-financial and public-sector entities. In addition, he regularly gives lectures in courses related to his areas of specialisation, particularly those targeting board members at publicly traded companies.
Previously at KPMG, he was responsible for the financial and markets sector in Catalonia and for risk advisory services throughout Spain.
Bachelor in Business Administration and Masters at Esade (Lic&MDE 12) with exchange at Singapore Management University. During her times at Esade, she represented the students awarded with talent scholarships in several occasions and she was also President of Esade students' groups during the last 3 years of her Bachelor.
Previous professional experience includes striving at the Investment Management division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, collaborating on the M&A efforts at The Economist Group and working as a consultant at The Boston Consulting Group. After an international career based out of London, Hong Kong, New York and Madrid, Alba has now been living in Dubai for the last two years, driving the strategy of Careem, the first unicorn in the MENA region.
She is also one fo the leaders of the LeanIn circle of "Women in Tech" in Dubai and President of the Esade Alumni UAE Chapter.
Andrea is a principal associate in the real estate practice area at Garrigues. She specialises in real estate investment, real estate financing and all aspects related to the activity of investment funds in the real estate sector.
Her experience includes advising clients on all types of real estate transactions (sale and purchase, sale and leaseback, leasing, construction and development) and assisting in the implementation of financial transactions with underlying real estate assets.
She holds a Bachelor in Law from Esade. She is a member of the executive committee of the Esade Alumni Real Estate Club and the executive committee of the Young Leaders programme at the Urban Land Institute.
Soy un profesional del marketing con más de 10 años de experiencia. Tras 7 años viviendo en Barcelona y con experiencia en marketing tanto en Henkel Ibérica como en Bimbo, me mudé a Madrid donde seguí mi carrera en Johnson & Johnson. Posteriormente, me mudé a Ciudad de México donde reingresé a Grupo Bimbo y después me destinaron a Bimbo Latin Centro (Centroamérica, con sede en Costa Rica). Desde Junio 2018 trabajo en Bimbo Donuts Canarias como Category Manager con responsabilidades.
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 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.
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Josep Lluís is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences at Esade.
He holds a PhD in Business Administration with a European mention from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and a Bachelor and Master in Business Administration from Esade. He has long been involved in consulting on information systems projects, combining his teaching responsibilities with his professional pursuits. He specialises in projects involving management information systems and strategic plans for information systems. He has written and published several case studies in the field of information systems, including Aventis, RACC, Aguirre Newman, Government Intelligence in Catalan Public Universities, SAP (A): from Value to Volume, SAP (B): The DG Barcelona Hub, Raventos i Blanc, MIS América Grupo Santander, Bodegas Torres and Sociedad Española de Patologías Digestivas. His work has appeared in scientific journals such as Organization Science. He is also the author of the book Business intelligence: competir con información. He is a visiting lecturer at Católica Porto Business School, a member of the advisory group to BigData CoE and track chair for case studies in Spanish at the North American Case Research Association (NACRA). He has served as Director of E-learning at Esade and has taught at the school since 1989.
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.
Como experta en marketing he ocupado posiciones directivas y regionales, atendiendo los mercados de EEUU, Sudamérica y Europa y en multinacionales en Perú como IBM, Avianca, Subaru y en España en Random House Mondadori, L’Oreal y Louis Vuitton y Sara Lee Europa. Hoy me dedico a la consultoría independiente en marketing y a la docencia en programas de post grados.
Escribo en el portal de negocios Semana Económica con mi blog “MarTech Lover” porque me apasiona el impacto de la tecnología en el marketing de hoy y del futuro. Soy muy curiosa y me encanta aprender, por eso estoy estudiando una Maestría en Coaching y Liderazgo en la Universidad de Barcelona – OBS.
Me divierte estar en la naturaleza y salir de excursiones al aire libre. Disfruto mucho de un buen libro y de la jardinería.
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 :)
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.
Attorney at law specialized in corporate law, startups, data protection, compliance and non-profit organizations. A constantly updated lawyer, with great capacity to adapt to new environments; always flexible, motivated and committed, making the company’s values and vision his own.
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 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).
Founding partner and Strategy Director of the branding agency The Mood Project. In his day-to-day work, he is directly involved in the creation and activation of brands, in a process that goes from vision to action. During his professional career of more than 25 years, he has served as an analyst, professor, and consultant in the fields of business, marketing, and communication, which has led him to understand the importance of proper brand definition, management, and implementation to generate interest, trust, and results. He is enthusiastic, passionate, and a natural driver, always ready to reflect, discover new perspectives, and collaborate on various projects in the social sector.
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.
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.
I am a graduate of the Esade MBA, Class of 2017, a native New Yorker with a background in the retail, fashion and e-commerce industry. Started a career at Amazon within a new business focused on fashion, then attended Esade to focus on marketing and expand my business foundation. Since then I have continued with my interests in e-commerce and fashion, working at Wayfair and American express. Currently living in New York City with husband and former Esade classmate Curro and puppy Rio, where we enjoy exploring the city on long walks, trying new restaurants and traveling as much as possible.
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).
Jaume is the Director of Real Estate at Mimeisa Asset Management. He has extensive experience in investment and asset management with private and institutional investors. He holds a PhD in Finance and Real Estate, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade Business School and a Bachelor of Technical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). He has also participated in postgraduate courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the London School of Economics (LSE).
Joan is the Director of Wine Tourism at Raventós Codorníu. He holds a Bachelor in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Barcelona, a Bachelor of Science from Juniata College (Pennsylvania, USA) and a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing Management from Esade Barcelona.
He began his career in marketing at Chupa Chups, where he worked in the international marketing department at the company’s Barcelona headquarters.
He then moved to London to join the tourism sector, working in the marketing department of the startup Opodo before going on to direct Catalonia’s tourism brand promotion office for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
He later worked at PortAventura World in Tarragona, where he led the international sales department, and later managed Hotel El Palauet in Barcelona.
For seven years, he was based in São Paulo, Brazil, managing the promotion of the Catalonia tourism brand for all of South America.
Since 1st April 2020, he has served as Director of Wine Tourism at Raventós Codorníu in Barcelona, where he is responsible for the wine tourism business of several of the group’s brands: Codorníu, Raimat, Bodegas Bilbaínas, Legaris, Artesa (USA) and La Séptima (Argentina).
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.
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Fernando is the Business Development Director at Bizum, where he has nearly six years of experience leading the company’s growth and commercial expansion. He has participated in European initiatives in the payments field and currently forms part of the external advisory team supporting the European Central Bank in the research phase of the digital euro.
Before joining Bizum, he worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture. He previously worked at BBVA and at the innovation consultancy Opinno.
He holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and a Bachelor in Spanish Language and Literature from the National Distance Education University (UNED). He completed the Programme for Management Development at Esade and holds a Master in Industrial Technology from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).
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)
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.
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".
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.
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.
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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 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 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).
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.
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 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.
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.
Gestor de entregas en la industria de los servicios financieros, que dirige equipos de desarrollo a escala global.
Originario de Budapest, inició su carrera como gestor de proyectos en una empresa húngara de software como proveedor de servicios, tras graduarse por la Universidad Corvinus de Budapest. Finalizó el programa de Gestión Estratégica Global en 2022 y obtuvo un máster de Esade y la Universidad de Virginia.
Comenzó la carrera profesional siendo analista-evaluador del Grupo FNZ y, al cabo de 6 meses, fue promocionado a gestor de entregas. Trabaja con las principales entidades financieras del Reino Unido proporcionándoles soluciones escalables de gestión patrimonial.
El voluntariado ha sido siempre una parte importante de su trayectoria. Fue formador de scouts en campamentos de formación de adultos en liderazgo y encabezó la delegación húngara a la 25ª Jamboree Scout Mundial en Corea del Sur. En la actualidad, es el comisionado internacional de la Asociación Scout Húngara.
Joel de la Fuente is an Enterprise Account Executive in Salesforce and president of the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Association of Switzerland.
Joel de la Fuente he started his career in sales while still studying at Esade, when he raised funds from NGO’s in Switzerland to finance part of his studies. This initial work experience led him to discover his passion for sales, which enabled him to join the Sales Technology Academy of Salesforce, covering markets in different geographic regions like Africa, Spain, and Switzerland and specializing in different industries, such as Venture Capital & Startups and Healthcare & Pharma.
Parallel to Salesforce, Joel de la Fuente is president of the Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Association of Switzerland, through which he is a speaker at international conferences in Europe and the United States.
Kian Peng is a Business Manager for BNP Paribas in Singapore, working on topics like the service level agreements, IT and operations risks, budgeting and financial management within the Bank. Before moving to Singapore in 2020, he worked for 5 years in Deutsche Bank, Frankfurt, Germany.
Before embarking on his banking career, Kian Peng was a Meteorologist in Singapore, taking on diverse roles like weather forecasting, safety oversight and also regional disaster monitoring.
Kian Peng is a keen observer on evolution of technology, and is fascinated by the integration of technology into our everyday lives. He is also troubled by the current state of global affairs, and wonders if advances in technology can be a solution to some of the problems plaguing the world today.
He has a Master of Physics from the University of Oxford in the UK and a full-time MBA from ESADE in Spain.
Carles Abelló was born in Reus in 1972. He studied at ESADE, graduating with a Lic&MBA in 1996. The degree is accredited by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
Subsequently, he took a "Postgraduate Course in Management Control at ESADE in 2002" and various studies in the healthcare field, including a "Master's in Healthcare Management, URV 2010-11" and a "Postgraduate in Leadership, Management Skills and Executive Development in Health Organizations, 2023-2024" from the University of Manresa.
In his professional career, he initially worked in consulting, then in management control for a hydraulic works business group, and since 2008, he has been working in the healthcare sector. In healthcare, he has spent more than ten years as the Economic-Financial Director of a group of over 18 commercial companies and foundations. He currently holds the position of Economic-Financial Director of Salut Sant Joan de Reus – Baix Camp, an entity that manages the Hospital de Sant Joan de Reus and several primary healthcare areas.
He works at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), teaching as a part-time associate professor in the Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance and Accounting programs.
He is a collaborator with the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), where he has taught courses in the Business Administration degree and currently supervises final degree projects (TFG).
He actively participates in the ESADE Alumni group of Tarragona.
Elisa Bandres is currently Career Services Associate Director at ESADE Madrid campus and has primary responsibility for directing career services and activities for Madrid Campus Executive Education Programs students.
Along with the Careers team team, today she is mainly focused on structuring the Career Services operations to improve careers management and employment outcomes for students. She works very closely with Employers supporting their recruitment strategies and with middle and senior level executives providing career management and job search counseling.
Previous to her current role, Elisa developed her career in the Recruitment Consultancy Industry. Prior to that, she worked in the Human resources field – Recruitment & Training areas- for both corporate and non-profit organizations. Elisa also worked for the Financial Services Industry at the beginning of her career.
Degree in Business administration from the University of Valencia, Master in International Human Resources & IT from ESCP-EAP, People Management & Development Program from ESADE Business School and INSEAD Value Innovation Program &Program for Management Development · PMD® at ESADE Business School
Especialidades: #talent #Career Management, Career Transition, Career Counselling, #Recruitment, #Training & Development
Kelvin Alfredo Collado Jiménez es un destacado ingeniero civil con una trayectoria profesional de 25 años. Posee un Multinational MBA de Esade, obtenido entre 2013 y 2015, y un máster en Gestión de Proyectos. A lo largo de su carrera, ha acumulado una vasta experiencia en la gerencia de proyectos, especialmente en el sector de desarrollos inmobiliarios.
Specialties: Career Coaching, Leadership & Executive Coaching, Team Coaching
I enjoy supporting brave individuals who dare to lead their professional careers and invest in their personal development to achieve greater professional visibility while also experiencing a deeper sense of fulfillment and enjoyment. I work with managers, directors, senior management, young professionals, and entrepreneurs.
I have been living abroad for 10 years and have extensive corporate experience in marketing, strategy, and team leadership at Unilever.
My clients, largely women, mostly work in Europe and North America across various industries such as: consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, fashion, financial services, technology, and the third sector.
Languages: Spanish, French, English, and Catalan
Certifications:
Co-founder and CEO of Indem Advokatfirma AS.
Master in Business Administration (MBA) from ESADE Business School, Barcelona. The MBA specialisation was in finance and entrepreneurship. Participated in different projects in the fields of private equity and venture capital during the MBA.
Board experience from family shipping business and the financial industry.
Miguel Ángel Sanz organizó la primera cena de alumni de ESADE en el País Vasco a finales de 2008, lo que sería el embrión del Club ESADE en la zona.
Tras formar parte de su primera junta directiva, vuelve a estar en ella. Además de haber realizado en ESADE el programa de Dirección Estratégica en Márketing y Comercialización, es Doctor Ingeniero Industrial, tiene un postgrado en Teatro y Artes Escénicas por la UPV, un MBA por INSEAD, y ha estudiado el grado de Teología en la Universidad de Deusto. Reside en Bilbao y ha vivido también en Alemania, Reino Unido, Francia, Suiza y Singapur.
Es Partner en Madavi, donde se dedica a cambiar la forma en que las organizaciones cambian, proporcionando propósito y velocidad a miles de personas.
María Luisa’s entire career has been dedicated to service companies in the tourist industry, inside a family group. She started out as the managing director of Consultur, Consultores Turísticos S.A., a company in the Editur Group. She subsequently worked as the manager of the group’s central services and its CEO.
During the final stage of her career, she was the editor of trade publications and in charge of sales and distribution.
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.
Google Sr. Technology Consultant - Product Manager
Diego is a deeply analytical, technology consultant, product manager, self-starter, and independent thinker who knows how to roll up his sleeves to create solutions to problems that have not been tackled yet.
10 years of experience implementing highly customized technology solutions for world-class Tech, Biotech, Finance, Manufacturing, and Insurance companies to address most critical issues in Commercial Operations and Strategy. Advising internal management and client decision-makers by presenting data findings based on deep analysis of marketing metrics and their correlation to sales growth.
Orchestrating agile transformation and building lean startups at HRS, a global player in the corporate travel arena: Experienced consultant and manager with professional experience in e-commerce and the corporate travel arena. Believes that purpose creates value for our employees and customers. Builds lean business models, startups and organizations that focus on creating value and learnings for the Chief Operating Officer. Skilled in building and leading winning teams through effective recruiting, coaching and mentoring. Strong customer and partner management with an empathetic communication, the skillset of an MBA from ESADE Business School and the mindset of a digital native.
Systemic coach and facilitator.
Expert in managing conflicts and difficult situations.
Development of personal relationships, leadership and work teams. Conflict transformation processes. Intervention in complex and uncertain situations; movement of one or more parts leads to a positive transformation of the entire situation.
Agricultural Engineer, Master in Public Management (Esade). Director of Interpersonal Relations and Work Dynamics at the Catalan Government’s Department of Territory and Sustainability. Former Director of Research and Innovation, former Director of the Technical Office of the Department of Territorial Policy and Public Works and former Director of the Technical Office of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
I’m an entrepreneur based in Milan and I was named in the Top 10 list of the Most Engaged Marketers in Italy issued by LinkedIn.
I'm currently advising & consulting Startups, SME & Big Corporations on the themes of Growth, Innovation, Digital & Entrepreneurship, organizing the events of Startup Grind Milano, the biggest community of entrepreneurs & startups of the country, teaching Digital Marketing & Entrepreneurship in various universities, and organizing the largest event in Europe on Growth Hacking, the "Growth Hacking Day".
I hold a Master of Science (MSC) in Marketing Management from ESADE Business School of Barcelona, a CEMS Master in International Management, and a Bachelor in Business Administration (BBA) from the Bocconi University of Milan.
Head of Digital Marketing in Abril Real Estate Group
Administrator of the Universidad del Pacífico Marketing specialist. Senior with +9 years of work experience in marketing, commercial management, product development and new business in the technology, last mile logistics, banking, startup and real estate sectors. With disruptive vision and focus on digital transformation.
Committed to the education, teaching and digital training of people, entrepreneurs and organizations as a professor of postgraduate courses and specialization programs.
With great multicultural life experience between Peru, Venezuela, Spain and Sweden. Nature lover Globetrotters in search of new learning and cultural experiences.
Pilar is a Senior Associate in the Labour Law Department at Roca Junyent. For the last 15 years, she has been responsible for providing recurrent and continuous legal advice to national and (especially) international companies in the private and public sectors, attending to their daily needs and supporting their human resources managers on matters related to personnel management. She is also responsible for advising international companies on transnational transactions, providing support and guidance to the heads of these companies as well as their foreign branches and subsidiaries in Spain. She also assists with the international posting of workers. Pilar is a member of the AIJA labour law committee. She specialises in labour compliance, advising companies on investigation and auditing procedures with regard to crime-prevention models. She collaborates on the Master in Compliance at Abat Oliba CEU University.
Following an undergraduate degree in the United States, Said joined his family business group with a view of evolving it into the next generation. Having experienced the golden years of Dubai’s evolution between 2002 and 2007, he elected to join ESADE’s accelerated year-long MBA program. Since graduating, Said subsequently established two additional subsidiaries within his family’s Middle East, European and Latin American architectural lighting conglomerate. Said is an entrepreneur who operates at the nexus of negotiating strategic partnerships, accessing new markets and propelling value creation by leveraging opportunities within the realms of lighting, architecture, construction and IoT.
Dynamic and challenging environments promote self-improvement which I am very passionate about and dedicated to. Combining my technical skills of analytical and innovative thinking with my interpersonal skills of leadership and communication have ensured exceptional results for both the company and my clients.
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.
Licenciada en medicina y cirugía por la Universidad de Barcelona. Especialidad en medicina de familia y comunitaria; con una trayectoria profesional desarrollada en el sector público de la salud con diferentes responsabilidades directivas en el ámbito hospitalario y de atención primaria; así como en la Gerencia de la Región sanitaria de Girona ( Catsalut ).
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.
Andreia has a portfolio career, built around the topics of Strategy, Leadership and Marketing. She founded her own company SEABRAND International in 2015 and since has consulted and coached numerous clients from various areas. She also embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by founding the sustainable fashion label Sexy Little Bag – “while it did bring a real financial reward it provided me with a priceless bag of experience and learning” she says about it.
Today she is advisory board member, active investor in start-ups, lecturer at 2 business schools, regularly invited to speak at events around her work in leadership and strategy as well as her core work as workshop facilitator, consultant and coach.
Born in Portugal, she grew up in Switzerland and while having both nationalities she feels more like a global citizen, having lived and worked in 4 countries and visited more than 67. She lives in Winterthur with her daughter, cats and husband.
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.
■ 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!
I work with professionals in challenging environments (large multinationals and IBEX 35 companies) who need to develop new resources or skills. My approach is very practical and results-oriented.
Languages: Spanish and Catalan
Certification: International Coaching Federation. I have served as president of ICF Spain and have more than 15 years of experience.
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.
I have +10 years of work experience in commercial and digital transformation projects in companies such as Cencosud, Oracle and Uber across Latam. I am passionate about helping companies to develop new omnichannel capabilities to increase revenue and challenge status quo. As a cross functional digital commercial manager, I believe companies should develop projects and initiatives with the 4 Ps approach: people (always first), planet, purpose and last not least profit. I have had the opportunity to live and work in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Spain, France, Canada and USA.
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.
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.
I am a co-active coach, in that I try to help the person, management team or company to find their best strategy and capacity to solve whatever professional-development and business challenges may arise. From an existential point of view, it is about guiding the person or company in their pursuit of a goal to achieve transformation.
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese
Certification: EC Coach (EISMEA)
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.
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.
Javier es un apasionado por las últimas tecnologías, la creación de impacto mediante estrategias corporativas que creen valor a largo plazo para la sociedad así como la evolución de los mercados financieros y de una economía cada vez más interconectada. Actual alumno del último año del grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas en ESADE,está realizando su program exchange en la Washington University en San Luis. Ha estado colaborando en proyectos de consultoría con instituciones y empresas como la ONG Clinton Health Access Initiative, el Clúster de Servicios Financieros de Ecuador o el grupo de restauración americano Niche Food Group.
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.
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.
Experiencia en Analítica de Negocio y Ciencia de Datos, identificando y desarrollando proyectos que transforman datos en conocimiento, facilitando la toma de decisiones y favoreciendo el crecimiento de ingresos, la reducción de costes y la minimización de riesgos. ¿Cómo? Utilizando herramientas de analítica avanzada (como el Business Intelligence, Data Science y Machine Learning) para ofrecer soluciones a medida. Siempre con una mentalidad ROI. Curioso, orientado a resultados y entendiendo que las personas son la base de cualquier proyecto.
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.
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.
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:
Languages: Spanish, English
Certifications: EEC Executive Coaching (ICF), Accreditation Bridge focused on the development of people and teams through communication.
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.
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.
With 20+ years of experience both in the private (KPMG) and the international organizations sectors (United Nations, International Olympic Committee), I am thrilled to support Leaders and Companies in their path to improvement and transformation.
I am specialized in helping Entrepreneurs and Executives grow and become more resilient, finding their business alignment and purpose, taking decisions, going beyond the Impostor Syndrome, and opening to a renewed, more agile Leadership and mindset.
I accompany Companies in the identification of their strengths (processes, frameworks, strategies…) as well as their potential. I help them in the re-alignment with their corporate values and in the achievement of their goals with an innovation and improvement approach.
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 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…).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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).
Directivo de la función económico-financiera y controlling, en empresa del sector medioambiental, con facturación de casi 1.000 Millones de Euros.
Miembro Comité de Dirección. Reporte a Consejero Delegado y Comisión de Auditoría.
Responsabilidad adicional sobre otros ámbitos: Estrategia, Gestión de Riesgos, Gobierno Corporativo y Operaciones corporativas. Equipo de 20 personas a su cargo. Procesos base en régimen de Outsourcing (unas 50 personas). Experiencia en Auditoría (Big Four), Control de Gestión, Presupuestación, Outsourcing, digitalización y transformación de la función financiera.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, Executive MBA from Esade, and several master's degrees and postgraduate studies in the real estate sector. With over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and as a senior executive in real estate companies of all kinds, from SMEs to large multinational corporations. Currently, he is the CEO of KENSINGTON Finest Properties International for Catalonia and Andorra.
Joaquín Panten completó sus estudios universitarios en Esade, obteniendo la licenciatura en Ciencias Empresariales y el Máster en Dirección de Empresas.
Su trayectoria profesional incluye roles en Caixa d’Estalvis de Barcelona y Commerzbank AG, donde ocupó diversos cargos relacionados con análisis de créditos, banca corporativa y dirección de oficina. Desde 2013, trabaja en Deutsche Leasing como German Desk Manager.
Es políglota, hablando alemán, castellano, catalán, inglés, francés y portugués, y es miembro actual del Círculo de Economía y del Círculo de Directivos de Habla Alemana.
Key Accounts Manager en ISDIN
Experience as an Analyst, specializing in customer-centric platform solutions and client relationship management.
Soon to be consultant in the process optimization department in Munich.
MSc in Global Strategic Management from ESADE and the University of Virginia.
Proficient in five languages and experienced in international horse jumping competitions.
She earned a double degree in Law and Global Governance, Economics, and Legal Order from Esade with a specialization in Pharmaceutical and Food Law in the first graduating class in 2024. While at the university, she worked in different areas related to her degree, from offices to consulates. As an undergraduate at Esade, she was actively involved in the school’s extracurricular activities and served as the president of the main association at the Law School, and later as the first president of the university’s student council. Today she is still involved with Esade as she pursues a double Master’s degree providing access to the field of law specializing in International Business Law.
Patricia Fernandez, originally from Barcelona, after 6+ years in London is now working for Moet Hennessy (LVMH group) in London. She is passionate about the world of Wine & Spirits as well as Global Travel Retail. She is responsible for driving sales & delivering best in class marketing activities in Airports, Cruises and Ferries across the UK & Spain.
Patricia holds BBA and Master’s degree from Esade Business School, where she is now the President of the Chapter UK. She truly enjoys working with team creating content for our talents to connect and keep inspiring futures in the UK.
She has Brazilian and Spanish blood, now for 17 years based in Zurich, married with 2 kids. She is a compassionate professional with 15+ years of multinational corporations and entrepreneurial experience in different countries. Engaged and passionate about Philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility activities and community programs with the objective of improving people’s life. Positive and resilient woman able to drive and develop initiatives creating verified social impact at company and community level.
She has an extensive experience in Corporate Finance in both Industry and Financial Services. Initiated her career by joining the Financial Management Program with General Electric in the USA.
True believer in team work. She enjoys working in a diverse team.
Passionate on promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality, as well as supporting social causes to create a positive impact in the society.
Vishesh is currently the Head of Strategy at Indie Home Loans, a mortgage finance company based in India. Before completed the ESADE MBA in 2018, Vishesh has qualified as a Chartered Accountant and holds a CFA Charter. He has over 11 years of work experience across entrepreneurship and finance, having worked with various teams at Ernst & Young in India and Norway in the past. Outside of work, Vishesh likes to travel and is a certified scuba diver.
Sebastian Sandler is a Senior Business Analyst at Raiffeisenbank International AG (RBI) in Vienna where is working on overarching Business and IT projects. The projects relate to Finance, Risk and Regulatory Reporting and also impact the CEE Network Banks of RBI. In addition, he is responsible for the Bank Steering of the Austrian subsidiaries.
Raiffeisen Bank International AG (RBI) regards Austria, where it is a leading corporate and investment bank, as well as Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) as its home market. 13 markets of the region are covered by subsidiary banks. Additionally, the Group comprises numerous other financial service providers, for instance in the fields of leasing, asset management, as well as M&A.
Prior to RBI Mr. Sandler was heading the Controlling, Accounts Payable and Regulatory Reporting section at BayernLB New York. During that time, he also joined the Board of the ESADE International Chapter New York.
Mr. Sandler earned an MBA in International Business Administration from ESADE Business School and Georgetown University in the GEMBA program. He graduated from Dual University Heidenheim with a Diploma in Business and IT.
Julian is a strategy consultant who was born in Germany and is currently living in Sydney, Australia. After having studied internationally in Germany, the US, Spain and Australia as well as after having gathered work experience a bit around the world, Julian decided to move back to Australia. As an ESADE alumni (Master in International Management and CEMS 2012/2013) he also runs the Australian chapter of the ESADE alumni network. Despite of living in Sydney, Barcelona still has a place in his heart and he tries to be back every year with travel as one of his passions.
Team Lead Business Development at Zalando, Lea has joined the Berlin-based leading online fashion retailer in 2014 and has covered several roles in the company since. Her previous experience include that of Buying and Merchandising manager at Edition Lingerie, a Chantelle-owned Lingerie e-commerce, and Product Mager at Barcelona-based fast-fashion retailer Mango. At ESADE Lea completed the MSc in Marketing Management after a BSc in Management at Bocconi University.
Daniel Schlager is alumnus of ESADE’s International Executive MBA class of 2018. He is a senior
management professional specialized on start-up and family-owned companies in MEDIA,
SOFTWARE & PUBLISHING.
Having been raised in Vienna, Austria and having lived in multiple European cities, Daniel Schlager is
an enthusiastic Pro-European believing in the overriding importance of ESADE’s international alumni
network and has been an active member of the Vienna chapter since he graduated.
Daniel Schlager has profound experience in client-facing consulting and executive management
positions in corporate strategy, content monetization, digital transformation, business development
and B2B sales. He has a proven track record in sales, growing key accounts, business units and
SMEs within a short period of time. Currently, he is vividly working on making lifelong learning easy,
as co-founder of EVERLEARNING.
Daniel Schlager attended and graduated from top-tier global business schools in Europe and the US
including study visits at universities in the UK, the US, Brazil and China.
Daniel Schlager’s objective
for the ESADE Vienna chapter:
“Creating shared value by bringing people together.”
As a real Berliner, Caspar is happy to be a new member of the ESADE Alumni Berlin Chapter going forward. Caspar studied Business Administration in co-operation with SAP in Mannheim before joining the two promising Berlin Startups Wunderflats and Myos in his gap year. Caspar is finishing his Master in Innovation & Entrepreneurship at ESADE Business School in Barcelona in October 2019. After his graduation, Caspar will re-join the Berlin Startup Ecosystem.
I am a marketing professional with 10 years of experience in several fields, industries, and geographies. I am a person who thrives in fast-paced environments, working on challenging projects, loves learning new things, gaining valuable skills and strives to reach goals with the best results possible.
Currently, I am the Marketing and Loyalty Program Director with a prominent travel e-commerce company in the Russian Federation. In this role, I created two immensely successful loyalty programs and simultaneously launched 20+ co-brand projects in partnership with major banks in Russia and CIS countries within five years and with a team of five people.
A travel enthusiast, foodie and proud ‘Cuse alumna, I am always up for a new adventure, be it a weekend getaway to a fun unexplored location, a mesmerizing art exhibit, a thought-provoking play in one of Moscow’s many dramatical theaters, a yoga retreat or any other activity that inspires and challenges me.
Professional with more than 10 years of professional experience internationally in multinationals and technology companies. Specialist in growth, optimization and expansion of companies, has experience in the management of commercial teams, marketing (CX) and innovation and in the development of new products and services, with a strategic vision, 360º of the business and focused on the ROI of projects and corporate EBITDA. Currently, he is a director of several technology companies whose core is 4.0 technology and user experience under a customer centric perspective.
Professional with thirty years of experience and a broad and plural knowledge of the public sector (administration and business), after twenty years in diverse and relevant positions in all administrations (state, regional and local). Now in Renfe, as Director of the Presidency Cabinet. Advocate for public-private collaboration, in all areas, not only in service management, and that it is the best win to win for society. With capacity for personal relationships and team management, generating trust and responsibility. Great adaptation to complex environments, in which many actors intervene. And in those who have to get involved, with demand, tenacity and perseverance, in corporate objectives and projects. Also linked to the academic field, as a doctor in constitutional law and associate professor at the Complutense University of Madrid. And with ESADE-Ramón Llul University, where I did the Executive Master in Public Administration, and collaborated in the organization of programs for managers in Madrid.
Indira has been in the finance world for more than 10 years, primarily in the technology and innovation sector. Her main motivation is her curiosity to learn. She recently completed a Master in Finance at Esade, which helped her gain a broader vision of business, analytical agility and decision-making capacity. In the personal realm, she is an introvert who loves to laugh. She is a fan of good values: family, friendship, respect and responsibility.
Passionate about technology, especially the ones changing how we operate on a daily basis and help businesses to be customer centric.
Currently leading EMEA business development for Google Cloud Platform in SMB segment at Google and actively collaborating with start-ups.
In my personal life, I love to spend time with friends and family, travel to discover new cultures and dance latin music.
Griselda started her career at HP, which is where she decided to reorient her career by studying at Esade. This would open the doors for her to work in the quality department and, later, in the purchasing department.
After 13 years, she decided to get a fresh start at another multinational, Henkel, where she still works today. She started out in the human resources department, where she managed payroll for a
factory. Gradually, she took on more and more responsibilities, until one day she was offered the position of Human Resources Manager – a position she has held for nearly 10 years.
In this capacity, she is responsible for strengthening the entire Henkel Iberia team by coordinating three pillars: HR Business Partners, which actively contributes to the business strategy and translates it into organisational and personal capabilities; Centres of Expertise, which drives strategic, innovative, efficient and competitive human-resources programmes and processes on the basis of business needs; and Human Resources Operations, which strives to offer the best service, continuously improve and develop more efficient processes.
At the local level, human resources acts as the main interface of a global organisation that drives execution through collaboration with business.
Executive President of MEROIL; the leading Independent Oil Company in Spain, President of the Joint Venture Company LUKOIL-MEROIL, stablished July 2010, and President of a familiar group of companies.
Previously he has been CEO at Spain United Distillers (Guinness PLC), Marketing Director at Martini & Rossi, International Director at Chupa Chups and Marketing Manager at Braun Española S.A. (Gillette Group)
José Luis Porté is Airplane pilot from 1983, Yacht Captain, and he likes Road cycling and Photography.
Graduado en ADE y en Derecho. Desarrolló su pasión por las finanzas y por el derecho durante el intercambio en la Universidad de Columbia.
Como graduado del Departamento de Mercado de Capitales, Marcos participa en el asesoramiento jurídico de operaciones bursátiles y fusiones y adquisiciones de las principales empresas españolas. Anteriormente, realizó prácticas en el Departamento de Relaciones con los Inversores de un banco londinense.
Jorge is an attorney in the Intellectual Property and New Technologies Department at Cuatrecasas. He has extensive experience advising clients in the entertainment, life sciences and e-commerce industries.
He holds a Bachelor in Law from the University of Navarra and a Master in Intellectual Property and the Information Society from Esade. He has also completed various programmes at Harvard Law School and IE Law School.
He is the author of numerous articles on legal doctrine and other publications, including the book Aspectos legales de las redes sociales (Editorial Bosch, 2016).
Psicóloga especializada en organizaciones y trabajo con más de 30 años de experiencia como consultora en el ámbito de personas. Socia Directora de Psicotècnia y, desde el año 1995 profesora asociada en la Facultat de Educación y Psicología de la Universitat de Girona y colaboradora académica del departamento de Personas y Organización de Esade.
Panaita began her career in the consumer-goods industry in the Cosmetics Division of Henkel. She has subsequently held executive positions in marketing, sales, organisation and management in consumer-goods and online companies, at both the national and international levels, in Spain, Germany and France. Specialising in online and offline marketing and sales, she currently holds the position of Marketing Director for Iberia at the De’Longhi Group. She is a member of the Esade Alumni Marketing Club.
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.
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.
Over the course of our lives, we all encounter critical moments – periods of uncertainty and change that force us to modify our way of doing things. As an executive and personal coach, I guide people in their comprehensive development, with the aim of identifying and understanding the exponential resources they already possess within themselves so that they can use their strengths and capacities to feel, think and act in ways that enable them to achieve their goals.
Languages: Spanish and French
Specialities: I am an ontological coach trained at Escuela Europea de Coaching (EEC) in 2014. I offer the following processes:
Certification: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
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.
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
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.
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.
Ms. Ketevan (Keti) Sidamonidze manages the $3 million Partnership Development Fund at DAI Global for the 5-year $23 million USAID Georgia Economic Security program. Keti was the Country Coordinator/ SME Finance Expert at EBRD Georgia’s Trade Ready project implemented by DAI Europe. She also served as a Mentor for the first edition of U.S. Embassy’s Business Mentorship Program. Ms. Sidamonidze is the Founding Director of Versatile KS Consulting. She was a Partner in two additional boutique-consulting firms. Prior to those engagements, Keti was the Chief Advisor to the Director of the Georgian National Investment Agency as well as the Private Investment and Financing Consultant for USAID EC-LEDS Clean Energy Program.
Keti holds a Full-Time MBA degree from ESADE Business School (class of 2014). During her studies, she served as the ESADE MBA Student Association Welcoming Committee Director. As a Consultant of the Momentum Project, a social entrepreneurship initiative of ESADE, BBVA and PwC in Spain, she aided Grupo Sacendi in devising a replicable sustainable growth strategy that resulted in obtaining a €0.5 million Impact Loan from BBVA Bank. Up until the ESADE MBA, Keti was the Focal Point of the United Nations Global Compact Georgia Network. She served as a Project Team Leader/Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia for over 7 years, leading dozens of projects funded by USAID, as well as two US-Georgia Business Summits and USDA Trade and Investment Mission to Georgia. Ms. Sidamonidze was the founding Board Member of the Georgian SME Association and a member of the Advisory Board of www.PRExchange.ge.
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:
Actualmente cursando el grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas en ESADE, Moisès es Co-Presidente de la asociación estudiantil EsTalent (ESADE Students for Talent), desde la que impulsa el talento mediante la organización de eventos y partnerships que tienen como finalidad el fundraising para el Programa de Becas de la Fundación ESADE. Además, ha colaborado como consultor externo en proyectos para SINGA Barcelona, Laboratorios ORDESA o Fundació Migra Studium. Su área de interés profesional es el Marketing de gran consumo y cursará su international exchange en la Università Bocconi, en Milán.
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 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 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.
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.
José holds a teaching credential from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). He received postgraduate training in management development and general management (Programme for Management Development) at Esade and completed a programme on value innovation at INSEAD Paris (2014-2015).
He has 18 years of retail-industry experience in design, implementation, 360º strategic planning and business development of technological solutions, some of them related to security and loss prevention (Checkpoint Systems, Sensormatic, Gunnebo Group, etc.).
He has extensive experience and a proven track record in launching solutions, business units, startups and business development. He is currently a co-founder of SBT and InProtect as well as a board member and vice president at both companies. He is the Chairman of the Board of AI Smart Relatyon Labs and a corporate advisor to the ITBC Group. He is also an angel investor in the tech industry.
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 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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Professional development and leadership/career coaching/team coaching.
In my over 25 years of experience in the business world, I have lived and witnessed multiple situations that help me quickly grasp the context and support in the process in the most appropriate way. Through open-ended questions and various tools, I will accompany you to achieve the best version of yourself... you will discover capabilities you were unaware of, internal strength you didn't know existed, and find solutions to the dilemmas you face. Likewise, with team coaching, you will transform your team into a high-performance one, generate commitment, dissolve conflicts, and achieve ambitious common goals with harmony.
Language: Spanish and English
Certification: Team Coach; European School of Coaching
Adrián holds a Lic&MBA from Esade (Class of 2012) and a Master of Science in Finance and Investments from the Rotterdam School of Management.
After his tenure at PwC – Corporate Finance department – he has proven experience in M&A and capital markets, where he has participated in transactions in Spain and cross-border across various industries in the Madrid and Barcelona offices.
He is currently an Executive at Importación Congelados Premium, where he leads the company's operations in Spain and Portugal.
He is also a collaborating professor in the Finance Department at Esade.
I am Mariona Planella. I was born and raised in Girona and graduated from the BBA at ESADE in 2022. Before joining Delivery Hero in Berlin last November, I held a Strategy & New Business position at Glovo in Barcelona and at Citigroup in London . As part of my hobbies, I try to balance my passion for food (I am a food vlogger) with my fitness goals (I am now training for Berlin’s Marathon). I also love traveling and embracing the cultural richness of the countries through their people and traditions, as much as I love the laid-back vibes of the Catalan seaside and family time back at home. I am also quite adventurous and after trying skydiving for the first time some years ago, I would like to become certified.
With a Bachelor’s in Global Governance, Economics, and Legal Order, today Laia is part of the young talent program at LLYC as a corporate and public affairs consultant, while she is also finishing a Master’s in Political and Social Communication. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Laia had an internship at the Government of Catalonia Delegation to the European Union and did an exchange at the University of St. Gallen, in Switzerland. Her interest in development cooperation and social action led her to join the NGO Ñimme, where she currently volunteers as the Institutional Relations Officer. This NGO carries out development projects in Gunjur Kuta, Gambia, including the renovation of the local school and the construction of a vegetable garden managed by women.
I'm Lourenço from Lisbon, Portugal but I'm actually living in Barcelona where I have done the Full-Time MBA at ESADE with the 2019 class. My previous academic background was on Electrical and Computer Engineering and professionally before the MBA. I have reached the position of senior project manager at Efacec, an Energy Multinational Company. After my MBA internship in a Business Development position at Tesla, I'm now the head of Market Intelligence at Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution where I aim to shape mobility for our future generation and to come.
Outside the professional environment, I love to sail and play tennis and also travel to new places and meet different cultures. I also like to be challenged and live new experiences. I'm very interested in world history and in all topics related to transforming our planet into a big sustainable ecosystem.
The personal objective for life, I think we should always believe in ourselves and take the opportunities life gives us to learn and grow at all levels. If we have passion and the right motivation I believe everything is possible!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lourencoreynolds/
Yanyu Zheng is co founder and vice president of All Star Partner. Started her career as the first Chinese employee in FC Barcelona, she has rich years of experience and expertise in sports marketing & communications, sponsorship, sports event management and digital operations.
Yanyu was senior business development manager at Alibaba group before she founded All Star Partner, and she worked with Tencent Sports during years being its correspondent in Europe. Yanyu got her MBA degree at ESADE Business School (Barcelona) with full scholarship. She led the Sports Business club in ESADE and won a sports marketing thesis competition organized by Financial Times. Yanyu studied The business of Entertainment, Media and Sports at Harvard Business School in 2018.
Yanyu is fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan, and have a good knowledge of French and Portuguese.
Managing Partner at SocialUrban, is an urban economist with more than 22 years of experience in the real estate sector and is an expert in urban strategy, real estate, financing and valuations.
He defines himself as a Social Entrepreneur because he considers that the irruption of technology will end up transforming the world. He is also a mentor in several institutions, with a strong involvement with disability.
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Per Lokkegaard is CEO at Dar Basil Holding, a Private Equity Firm in Saudi Arabia (JVs in Saudi Arabia with Multinationals). He is also Co-Founding partner in NeuroSteps©, the world´s first Company to bring Neuroscience to HR Assessments and Executive Development,
and Co-Founding partner in BiofreshTech®, a patent holder of two revolutionary environmentally friendly solutions to passive refrigeration without electricity,
which are expected to disrupt several industries on a global scale. Previously, he was CEO of EMS Seven Seas, the global market leader within Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics.
Per holds an Executive MBA from ESADE and BPSE from IMD.
Risk Policy Manager, Deutsche Bank AG
In his more than 15 years with financial industry, Bart has gained extensive experience with Risk Management, Group Finance, Global Technology and Project Management having worked in different roles in Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. Since graduating from his FT MBA in 2013 he is located in Frankfurt being active member of local ESADE Alumni Chapter. Between 2013 and 2016 Bart coordinated MBA Summer Internship Program in Deutsche Bank’ Group Finance Global Technology, allowing number of ESADE MBA students get their practical experience in banking in Frankfurt. Like most of the ESADE community, he is passionate about travelling, learning about new cultures as well as embracing and promoting diversity.
Maria is a Senior Business Analyst in an internal consulting team at Wayfair, the largest furniture e-commerce worldwide. She joined this fast paced environment in 2016, after completing her International BBA at ESADE, which gave her the opportunity to study in Singapore and work as a Strategic Consultant in Arthur D. Little. Maria is always looking for new challenges and adventures both personally and professionally, and strives for having a positive social impact.
Degree in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in 1989 and MBA from ESADE in 1995. He worked at the Institute of Cybernetics from 1988 to 1991, then joined TAO where he became technical director. After the acquisition of TAO by gedas, he assumed the functions of head of presale and product marketing (2005-2006). In 2007, after the acquisition of gedas by T-Systems, he took over the sales unit to automotive suppliers, and as of 2009 he assumed responsibility for large automotive manufacturers such as SEAT, the Volkswagen group and the rest of car manufacturers in Iberia. Since February 2019 he is an advisor to large companies on their own.
Fernando Díaz es Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales por la Universidad Complutense y Executive Master in Public Administration por ESADE. En la actualidad, es Director de Sector Público en IMCS, donde lidera las actividades de consultoría y transformación digital para Gobiernos y Administraciones.
Antes de su incorporación en 2016, ha desarrollado su carrera profesional a lo largo de los últimos veinte años en el ámbito de la consultoría estratégica y tecnológica en empresas como KPMG, Arthur Andersen, Telefónica o Iecisa, tanto en España como en EMEA y LATAM.
Ha trabajado para los Ministerios de Justicia, Industria, Sanidad y Medio Ambiente, para la Agencia Tributaria, Renfe, Correos, AENA, el Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear, así como para múltiples Agencias, Gobiernos Autonómicos, Diputaciones y Cabildos insulares.
Passionate about sales management and business innovation. I worked 2 years as an Economist in international ONGs previously in Brussels and than in Milan with focus on data analysis and scenario evaluation. I changed industry in 2008 and I moved to Eni Retail Gas & Power to develop my expertise in Marketing & Sales and to acquire a sound experience of the Italian Retail Energy Market. My current position is Head of Campaign Operation.
In 2015 I graduated from the Executive Master in Marketing and Sales (EMMS), an international double degree program held by Sda Bocconi and ESADE Business School.
Since December 2015 I am Board Member of the ESADE Alumni Milan Chapter.
Soci Director en iTLand
Executive with more than 15 years of experience. Currently I specialize in the adaptation of analog businesses to a digital environment, from the definition of strategy and process automation, to commercial support in the go-to-market strategy. I have implemented strategic projects in various industries: automotive, banking, microfinance, consulting, insurance, media, technology and education in Latin America. As a corporate executive, I have worked at all levels of business strategy, planning, development and growth in companies such as HSBC, Interbank, La Positiva and Pacífico Business School. I am passionate about teaching, I collaborate as a professor and postgraduate speaker in various business schools in Peru, Colombia and Central America.
Telecommunications Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and MBA from ESADE Business School.
Francesc is the CIO of Cuatrecasas since 1998. He was named CIO of the year 2017 and is a member of the Board of the ESADE Alumni Digital Business club as well as of CIOs.cat
Passionate about leading continuous change, he has promoted the role of the IT Business Partner to promote an agile and transformative culture, as well as to ensure that IT is a deep connoisseur of the business and captures of new value projects.
He is currently focusing on the digital transformation of the firm through various strategic axes such as digital training, open innovation, etc:
In 2016, with Telefónica Open Future as its allies, it launched a pioneering open innovation initiative creating Cuatrecasas Acelera, the first acceleration program for legaltech startups.
Gemma is the Director of Marketing and a member of the Management Committee at Aramark. She has 25 years of experience in the food sector (consumer goods, retail and services), where she has worked for leading national and multinational companies. She has solid experience in marketing, retail, sales and purchasing. Gemma has a global vision of business and analytical capacity for decision-making. She is also proactive and used to leading multidisciplinary teams and working on international projects. She is interested in innovation and the digital transformation of companies. She is a key ambassador of EJE&CON Barcelona and currently coordinates the EngageMEN programme.
Gemma is a founding member of WERock Capital, a group of female business angels who invest in pre-seed/seed stage startups with at least one woman on the founding team. She received a scholarship take part in the Santander W50 Women on Boards programme at UCLA in 2019. A total of 42 such scholarships are awarded worldwide.
Inés was born in Barcelona in 1976. Married with four children, she now lives in Madrid. She holds a Bachelor in Law and a Master in Business Law from Esade. She has been a member of the Barcelona Bar Association since 1999. She has worked at Garrigues for more than nine years. Previously, she managed the legal department at Philips, in addition to other posts. She lived in Bogotá, Colombia, for four years. Inés now focuses on promoting the unique characteristics of Spanish family businesses at Instituto de la Empresa Familiar.
Gustavo is a Financial Services Manager at KPMG. He is a board member of the Esade Alumni Young Finance Club and is passionate about finance and the banking industry.
After completing his studies at Esade, he joined KPMG and specialised in the financial sector. There, he gained extensive experience in audits of international banking groups such as Deutsche Bank. He has also carried out other specialised work in the financial industry, having participated in the asset quality review led by the Bank of Spain and the European Central Bank. Over the course of his career at KPMG, he has gained experience in the implementation of new regulations in the industry and has worked on various projects related to the restructuring of the Spanish financial sector, in addition to consulting work and transaction services for banks.
Andrea is a principal associate in the real estate practice area at Garrigues. She specialises in real estate investment, real estate financing and all aspects related to the activity of investment funds in the real estate sector.
Her experience includes advising clients on all types of real estate transactions (sale and purchase, sale and leaseback, leasing, construction and development) and assisting in the implementation of financial transactions with underlying real estate assets.
She holds a Bachelor in Law from Esade. She is a member of the executive committee of the Esade Alumni Real Estate Club and the executive committee of the Young Leaders programme at the Urban Land Institute.
Soy un profesional del marketing con más de 10 años de experiencia. Tras 7 años viviendo en Barcelona y con experiencia en marketing tanto en Henkel Ibérica como en Bimbo, me mudé a Madrid donde seguí mi carrera en Johnson & Johnson. Posteriormente, me mudé a Ciudad de México donde reingresé a Grupo Bimbo y después me destinaron a Bimbo Latin Centro (Centroamérica, con sede en Costa Rica). Desde Junio 2018 trabajo en Bimbo Donuts Canarias como Category Manager con responsabilidades.
Meritxell has more than 15 years of experience in supply-chain management, specifically planning, purchasing, stock management, third-party manufacturing and logistics. She holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering as well as an MBA from Esade.
Being a member of the Esade Alumni Operations Club has allowed her to gain access to a network of contacts with whom she can discuss opinions, share experiences and make good friends, all while staying up to date on the latest trends and getting to know other environments within the operations field in order to broaden her knowledge of the market.
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.
Carlos has a Bachelor in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and an MBA from Esade Business School.
He has more than 20 years of experience in strategy and business consulting in the financial, insurance, wealth and asset management, and fintech sectors. In 2009, he joined KPMG’s Financial Sector Strategy Group, where he leads strategic-thinking projects, market and commercial due diligence, and complex transformations for senior management.
He previously worked at the boutique strategic consulting firm Roland Berger and at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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.
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Josep Lluís is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences at Esade.
He holds a PhD in Business Administration with a European mention from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and a Bachelor and Master in Business Administration from Esade. He has long been involved in consulting on information systems projects, combining his teaching responsibilities with his professional pursuits. He specialises in projects involving management information systems and strategic plans for information systems. He has written and published several case studies in the field of information systems, including Aventis, RACC, Aguirre Newman, Government Intelligence in Catalan Public Universities, SAP (A): from Value to Volume, SAP (B): The DG Barcelona Hub, Raventos i Blanc, MIS América Grupo Santander, Bodegas Torres and Sociedad Española de Patologías Digestivas. His work has appeared in scientific journals such as Organization Science. He is also the author of the book Business intelligence: competir con información. He is a visiting lecturer at Católica Porto Business School, a member of the advisory group to BigData CoE and track chair for case studies in Spanish at the North American Case Research Association (NACRA). He has served as Director of E-learning at Esade and has taught at the school since 1989.
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.
Como experta en marketing he ocupado posiciones directivas y regionales, atendiendo los mercados de EEUU, Sudamérica y Europa y en multinacionales en Perú como IBM, Avianca, Subaru y en España en Random House Mondadori, L’Oreal y Louis Vuitton y Sara Lee Europa. Hoy me dedico a la consultoría independiente en marketing y a la docencia en programas de post grados.
Escribo en el portal de negocios Semana Económica con mi blog “MarTech Lover” porque me apasiona el impacto de la tecnología en el marketing de hoy y del futuro. Soy muy curiosa y me encanta aprender, por eso estoy estudiando una Maestría en Coaching y Liderazgo en la Universidad de Barcelona – OBS.
Me divierte estar en la naturaleza y salir de excursiones al aire libre. Disfruto mucho de un buen libro y de la jardinería.
Phillip Ozaki is currently the Development Director at a national civil rights NGO and graduated from the Esade MBA in 2018. He is the founder of Esade's LGBTQ+ Business Club. Phillip was working at startups in Barcelona and Berlin before moving back to San Francisco in 2019.
Japanese American Citizens League, Development Director
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.
Attorney at law specialized in corporate law, startups, data protection, compliance and non-profit organizations. A constantly updated lawyer, with great capacity to adapt to new environments; always flexible, motivated and committed, making the company’s values and vision his own.
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 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).
Founding partner and Strategy Director of the branding agency The Mood Project. In his day-to-day work, he is directly involved in the creation and activation of brands, in a process that goes from vision to action. During his professional career of more than 25 years, he has served as an analyst, professor, and consultant in the fields of business, marketing, and communication, which has led him to understand the importance of proper brand definition, management, and implementation to generate interest, trust, and results. He is enthusiastic, passionate, and a natural driver, always ready to reflect, discover new perspectives, and collaborate on various projects in the social sector.
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.
I am a graduate of the Esade MBA, Class of 2017, a native New Yorker with a background in the retail, fashion and e-commerce industry. Started a career at Amazon within a new business focused on fashion, then attended Esade to focus on marketing and expand my business foundation. Since then I have continued with my interests in e-commerce and fashion, working at Wayfair and American express. Currently living in New York City with husband and former Esade classmate Curro and puppy Rio, where we enjoy exploring the city on long walks, trying new restaurants and traveling as much as possible.
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).
Jaume is the Director of Real Estate at Mimeisa Asset Management. He has extensive experience in investment and asset management with private and institutional investors. He holds a PhD in Finance and Real Estate, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade Business School and a Bachelor of Technical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). He has also participated in postgraduate courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the London School of Economics (LSE).
Joan is the Director of Wine Tourism at Raventós Codorníu. He holds a Bachelor in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Barcelona, a Bachelor of Science from Juniata College (Pennsylvania, USA) and a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing Management from Esade Barcelona.
He began his career in marketing at Chupa Chups, where he worked in the international marketing department at the company’s Barcelona headquarters.
He then moved to London to join the tourism sector, working in the marketing department of the startup Opodo before going on to direct Catalonia’s tourism brand promotion office for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
He later worked at PortAventura World in Tarragona, where he led the international sales department, and later managed Hotel El Palauet in Barcelona.
For seven years, he was based in São Paulo, Brazil, managing the promotion of the Catalonia tourism brand for all of South America.
Since 1st April 2020, he has served as Director of Wine Tourism at Raventós Codorníu in Barcelona, where he is responsible for the wine tourism business of several of the group’s brands: Codorníu, Raimat, Bodegas Bilbaínas, Legaris, Artesa (USA) and La Séptima (Argentina).
Business Development Director
Fernando is the Business Development Director at Bizum, where he has nearly six years of experience leading the company’s growth and commercial expansion. He has participated in European initiatives in the payments field and currently forms part of the external advisory team supporting the European Central Bank in the research phase of the digital euro.
Before joining Bizum, he worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture. He previously worked at BBVA and at the innovation consultancy Opinno.
He holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and a Bachelor in Spanish Language and Literature from the National Distance Education University (UNED). He completed the Programme for Management Development at Esade and holds a Master in Industrial Technology from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).
Partner and consultant at Cluster Development. Lic&MBA 2005. More than 15 years of experience as a strategic consultant specialised in cluster development and business value chains. She has worked on projects to improve competitiveness in a wide range of industries, including food, fashion, pharmaceuticals and cybersecurity, with a focus on aspects of business analysis and management of the strategic change process.
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)
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
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".
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.
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!
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 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.
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.
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 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”
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.
Gestor de entregas en la industria de los servicios financieros, que dirige equipos de desarrollo a escala global.
Originario de Budapest, inició su carrera como gestor de proyectos en una empresa húngara de software como proveedor de servicios, tras graduarse por la Universidad Corvinus de Budapest. Finalizó el programa de Gestión Estratégica Global en 2022 y obtuvo un máster de Esade y la Universidad de Virginia.
Comenzó la carrera profesional siendo analista-evaluador del Grupo FNZ y, al cabo de 6 meses, fue promocionado a gestor de entregas. Trabaja con las principales entidades financieras del Reino Unido proporcionándoles soluciones escalables de gestión patrimonial.
El voluntariado ha sido siempre una parte importante de su trayectoria. Fue formador de scouts en campamentos de formación de adultos en liderazgo y encabezó la delegación húngara a la 25ª Jamboree Scout Mundial en Corea del Sur. En la actualidad, es el comisionado internacional de la Asociación Scout Húngara.
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.
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.
Carles Abelló was born in Reus in 1972. He studied at ESADE, graduating with a Lic&MBA in 1996. The degree is accredited by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
Subsequently, he took a "Postgraduate Course in Management Control at ESADE in 2002" and various studies in the healthcare field, including a "Master's in Healthcare Management, URV 2010-11" and a "Postgraduate in Leadership, Management Skills and Executive Development in Health Organizations, 2023-2024" from the University of Manresa.
In his professional career, he initially worked in consulting, then in management control for a hydraulic works business group, and since 2008, he has been working in the healthcare sector. In healthcare, he has spent more than ten years as the Economic-Financial Director of a group of over 18 commercial companies and foundations. He currently holds the position of Economic-Financial Director of Salut Sant Joan de Reus – Baix Camp, an entity that manages the Hospital de Sant Joan de Reus and several primary healthcare areas.
He works at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), teaching as a part-time associate professor in the Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance and Accounting programs.
He is a collaborator with the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), where he has taught courses in the Business Administration degree and currently supervises final degree projects (TFG).
He actively participates in the ESADE Alumni group of Tarragona.
Kelvin Alfredo Collado Jiménez es un destacado ingeniero civil con una trayectoria profesional de 25 años. Posee un Multinational MBA de Esade, obtenido entre 2013 y 2015, y un máster en Gestión de Proyectos. A lo largo de su carrera, ha acumulado una vasta experiencia en la gerencia de proyectos, especialmente en el sector de desarrollos inmobiliarios.
Specialties: Career Coaching, Leadership & Executive Coaching, Team Coaching
I enjoy supporting brave individuals who dare to lead their professional careers and invest in their personal development to achieve greater professional visibility while also experiencing a deeper sense of fulfillment and enjoyment. I work with managers, directors, senior management, young professionals, and entrepreneurs.
I have been living abroad for 10 years and have extensive corporate experience in marketing, strategy, and team leadership at Unilever.
My clients, largely women, mostly work in Europe and North America across various industries such as: consumer goods, pharmaceuticals, fashion, financial services, technology, and the third sector.
Languages: Spanish, French, English, and Catalan
Certifications:
Co-founder and CEO of Indem Advokatfirma AS.
Master in Business Administration (MBA) from ESADE Business School, Barcelona. The MBA specialisation was in finance and entrepreneurship. Participated in different projects in the fields of private equity and venture capital during the MBA.
Board experience from family shipping business and the financial industry.
Degree in law, 2006. Lawyer and registered economist. Tax adviser at Mateos Advocats and board member of several companies. Previously, worked at Vilaclara – Riera, MTR y Asociados, and Arthur Andersen. Lecturer in the ESADE department of law from 1985 to 1998.
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.
Hola! I’m Clara Lin, from Chengdu, China. I’ve worked and studied in Singapore, Mexico, Spain and of course, China. After my MBA , I settled in Shanghai and worked with several startups in SaaS, Banking and Online Media industry. Currently, I’m running my own consulting company - Starluz, which provides business strategic consulting and marketing management services for Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and SMEs.
I´m passionate about learning new things and meeting new people. I enjoy organizing events, especially ESADE Alumni Events, to bring people together, to exchange ideas and to inspire each other. I like reading books, watching movies , exploring restaurants and discovering new places.
Google Sr. Technology Consultant - Product Manager
Diego is a deeply analytical, technology consultant, product manager, self-starter, and independent thinker who knows how to roll up his sleeves to create solutions to problems that have not been tackled yet.
10 years of experience implementing highly customized technology solutions for world-class Tech, Biotech, Finance, Manufacturing, and Insurance companies to address most critical issues in Commercial Operations and Strategy. Advising internal management and client decision-makers by presenting data findings based on deep analysis of marketing metrics and their correlation to sales growth.
Orchestrating agile transformation and building lean startups at HRS, a global player in the corporate travel arena: Experienced consultant and manager with professional experience in e-commerce and the corporate travel arena. Believes that purpose creates value for our employees and customers. Builds lean business models, startups and organizations that focus on creating value and learnings for the Chief Operating Officer. Skilled in building and leading winning teams through effective recruiting, coaching and mentoring. Strong customer and partner management with an empathetic communication, the skillset of an MBA from ESADE Business School and the mindset of a digital native.
Systemic coach and facilitator.
Expert in managing conflicts and difficult situations.
Development of personal relationships, leadership and work teams. Conflict transformation processes. Intervention in complex and uncertain situations; movement of one or more parts leads to a positive transformation of the entire situation.
Agricultural Engineer, Master in Public Management (Esade). Director of Interpersonal Relations and Work Dynamics at the Catalan Government’s Department of Territory and Sustainability. Former Director of Research and Innovation, former Director of the Technical Office of the Department of Territorial Policy and Public Works and former Director of the Technical Office of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
Roland Scharrer is currently AXA Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer as well as AXA Group Chief Data Officer.
As part of his mandate, he is responsible for leveraging data and emerging technologies at scale with the potential to disrupt the current insurance business model and provide opportunities to shape future businesses.
• Roland started at AXA Group in January 2018 as CTIO/CDO in charge of data & technology innovation teams in Paris, Lausanne, Singapore and San Francisco. Initially, he joined AXA Germany in 2016 as Head of Data Strategy & Analytics.
• Prior to joining AXA, Roland has worked in Germany, Spain, UK, US and India in software engineering, data science and strategy consulting, focussing on the Automotive and Financial Services industries.In his last position, Roland was Chief Data Scientist for Capgemini Consulting.
• Roland studied computer engineering, statistics, business administration and design thinking, among others at ESADE Business School Barcelona and Stanford/HPI School of Design Thinking.
Head of Digital Marketing in Abril Real Estate Group
Administrator of the Universidad del Pacífico Marketing specialist. Senior with +9 years of work experience in marketing, commercial management, product development and new business in the technology, last mile logistics, banking, startup and real estate sectors. With disruptive vision and focus on digital transformation.
Committed to the education, teaching and digital training of people, entrepreneurs and organizations as a professor of postgraduate courses and specialization programs.
With great multicultural life experience between Peru, Venezuela, Spain and Sweden. Nature lover Globetrotters in search of new learning and cultural experiences.
Eulàlia Pujolà Elies has more than 40 years of experience working as an organisational consultant at various companies. She holds a degree in industrial engineering and is an EFQM Excellence Model assessor accredited by Club Excelencia en Gestión. She also holds an MBA from Esade.
For the last 30 years, she has worked as the head of quality, auditing and regulations at Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals.
Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated track record in the digital, tech, e-commerce, FMCG and automotive industry. Skilled in Financial Strategic Planning, Fundraising and fast growing Start-ups. Strong finance professional graduated from Esade Business School. Companies: Pans&Company, Gallina Blanca, Agrolimen, Groupalia, Silence Urban Ecomobility...
Following an undergraduate degree in the United States, Said joined his family business group with a view of evolving it into the next generation. Having experienced the golden years of Dubai’s evolution between 2002 and 2007, he elected to join ESADE’s accelerated year-long MBA program. Since graduating, Said subsequently established two additional subsidiaries within his family’s Middle East, European and Latin American architectural lighting conglomerate. Said is an entrepreneur who operates at the nexus of negotiating strategic partnerships, accessing new markets and propelling value creation by leveraging opportunities within the realms of lighting, architecture, construction and IoT.
“I’m the daughter of a diplomat, born in Brussels where I spent the first two years of my life, before moving every few years. I’ve lived in Spain, Vietnam, Australia and Bulgaria, I studied in Spain at Esade, then did my Master CEMS in Canada, an internship in Nicaragua and worked for five years in a consultancy company that allowed me to live between Africa and Latin America. I’ve been in Brussels since 2017. I’m the local representative of La Liga, the Spanish professional football league. I support its work in the institutional field: collaboration with Spanish authorities and European institutions in matters such as integrity and security, the fight against piracy, the regulatory framework that e-sports are taking, the impact of Brexit on player transfers, CSR projects, and even the fight against gender inequality in the sports industry. I love sports, so try to go to the gym every day and, should the weather allow, workout outdoors. I really enjoy the cultural scene of Brussels, so will head to any new art exhibition or launch. Brussels is ideal for networking and it’s perfect for weekend getaways. To me it’s a very cosy and easy city and it’s at the heart of everything that involves and impacts Europe; I think it’s
fascinating!”
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.
Manel’s main professional activity is in the academic world, but he has also held executive positions at public and private health institutions. He is an advisor to public and private health institutions as well as institutions in the public services area. He has worked as a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington and has collaborated with various consulting firms specialised in the healthcare industry. He is the author of several publications and has spoken at various national and international conferences and meetings. He is a member of the scientific committee of the Top 20 Hospitals conference. He has been a member of the scientific subcommittee of the European Association of Hospital Managers for six years. He is also the vice chair of the economic committee of the Red Cross in Catalonia. He currently directs the Integrated Health Services Management programme in Barcelona and Madrid and coordinates Esade’s activities in the health sector. He has taught in Esade’s Department of Human Resources Management since 1989.
Andreia has a portfolio career, built around the topics of Strategy, Leadership and Marketing. She founded her own company SEABRAND International in 2015 and since has consulted and coached numerous clients from various areas. She also embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by founding the sustainable fashion label Sexy Little Bag – “while it did bring a real financial reward it provided me with a priceless bag of experience and learning” she says about it.
Today she is advisory board member, active investor in start-ups, lecturer at 2 business schools, regularly invited to speak at events around her work in leadership and strategy as well as her core work as workshop facilitator, consultant and coach.
Born in Portugal, she grew up in Switzerland and while having both nationalities she feels more like a global citizen, having lived and worked in 4 countries and visited more than 67. She lives in Winterthur with her daughter, cats and husband.
■ 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!
I work with professionals in challenging environments (large multinationals and IBEX 35 companies) who need to develop new resources or skills. My approach is very practical and results-oriented.
Languages: Spanish and Catalan
Certification: International Coaching Federation. I have served as president of ICF Spain and have more than 15 years of experience.
Luis Fernando is currently the CEO of Watch&Act. He has more than 20 years of experience in organisational transformation and change. He has held executive posts at PwC, KPMG and Disney, always leading human-resources and organisational efficiency areas. He is trained as a civil engineer and as a sociologist. He holds a PDG from Esade, a PDG from IESE and a TMP from INSEAD. He teaches at Francisco Marroquín University and at Acton MBA.
I have +10 years of work experience in commercial and digital transformation projects in companies such as Cencosud, Oracle and Uber across Latam. I am passionate about helping companies to develop new omnichannel capabilities to increase revenue and challenge status quo. As a cross functional digital commercial manager, I believe companies should develop projects and initiatives with the 4 Ps approach: people (always first), planet, purpose and last not least profit. I have had the opportunity to live and work in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Spain, France, Canada and USA.
Claudia Castellanos, a Colombian that came as a volunteer to Eswatini and fell in love with Africa and made it her home, is the co-Founder and Managing Director of Black Mamba Foods, a growing brand with a strong social and environmental ethos based in Eswatini that manufactures and distributes Specialty food products in Southern Africa and overseas.
Claudia has over 12 years of experience working as a marketing consultant for several businesses and NGOs in Eswatini and overseas, and as a lecturer for international Universities such as the European School of Economics (www.eselondon.ac.uk) in Italy, and Mananga Business College in Eswatini. Previously Claudia worked as Regional Manager for SAIWA SpA (www.saiwa.it) a former company of the Danone Group, in charge of trade marketing and sales activities with the main retailers of Central Italy. Claudia has also been involved as a trainer and mentor for Technoserve in Eswatini, and also for several business accelerator programmes (such as VVGROW from Vital Voices) locally and internationally.
Claudia holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Marketing from ESADE Business School and a major in Finance and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia (Bogota, Colombia). Since 2016 Claudia is a fellow of Vital Voices, an American NGO that works with women entrepreneurs from around the world supporting their growth. Since 2019 she is also an active member of ECCo (Eswatini Climate Coalition), a grassroots organization promoting awareness, action and civic engagement around
climate change and pollution in Eswatini. In 2020 Claudia was awarded the WIA (Women in Africa) Award as the Eswatini Laureate for her work with Black Mamba, promoting and developing regenerative agriculture and inclusive value chains.
Claudia is passionate about Africa and finding ways to develop the continent through sustainable projects that take into consideration the uplifment of women, the inclusion of grassroots communities and the protection of the environment.
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.
I am a co-active coach, in that I try to help the person, management team or company to find their best strategy and capacity to solve whatever professional-development and business challenges may arise. From an existential point of view, it is about guiding the person or company in their pursuit of a goal to achieve transformation.
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese
Certification: EC Coach (EISMEA)
Claudia has been a Finance Club board member since 2021 and chair of the Young Commission since September 2020. She has spent most of her career in finance and consulting.
In addition to her degree from Esade, she has a Master in Corporate Finance and several qualifications in social and environmental innovation. She participates in various pro bono projects for national and international organisations.
Claudia has extensive international experience, having spent one year in Colombia and two years in Chile. She currently works at BNP Paribas CIB, where she specialises in guarantees and facilities for EMEA. She is based in Madrid.
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.
Javier es un apasionado por las últimas tecnologías, la creación de impacto mediante estrategias corporativas que creen valor a largo plazo para la sociedad así como la evolución de los mercados financieros y de una economía cada vez más interconectada. Actual alumno del último año del grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas en ESADE,está realizando su program exchange en la Washington University en San Luis. Ha estado colaborando en proyectos de consultoría con instituciones y empresas como la ONG Clinton Health Access Initiative, el Clúster de Servicios Financieros de Ecuador o el grupo de restauración americano Niche Food Group.
Ramon has been extensively involved in values education, strategy, digital platforms and socially responsible investment.
He is a board member or trustee for several non-governmental organisations, including the Esplai Foundation, the Adsis Foundation and Acció Solidària Contra l’Atur. He founded Spain’s first socially responsible investment fund, which is currently managed by CaixaBank.
He has served as general administrator of Esade and director of the Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management programmes.
Before spending the last 20 years at Esade, his long career included stints as Project Director at Oxfam Intermon and Director of Internal Management at Esteve Química.
He directs the Programme for Discerning Leadership, which is organised by the Curia of the Society of Jesus and designed for senior executives of the Vatican and Catholic religious institutions.
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.
Experiencia en Analítica de Negocio y Ciencia de Datos, identificando y desarrollando proyectos que transforman datos en conocimiento, facilitando la toma de decisiones y favoreciendo el crecimiento de ingresos, la reducción de costes y la minimización de riesgos. ¿Cómo? Utilizando herramientas de analítica avanzada (como el Business Intelligence, Data Science y Machine Learning) para ofrecer soluciones a medida. Siempre con una mentalidad ROI. Curioso, orientado a resultados y entendiendo que las personas son la base de cualquier proyecto.
Alberto Tubella is an international consultant with more than 20 years of experience in various industries, such as raw materials, automotive, industrial and consumer products and renewable energies. His career has been focused on foreign trade and internationalisation of SMEs.
He has held executive and management positions both nationally and internationally. For 5 years, he led the most important Spanish industrial investment in Turkey, a commercial and productive subsidiary of the BAMESA group. Subsequently, he was part of the management team of the industrial group IPM, for which he managed two of its plants and designed and implemented the international expansion strategy.
In the consulting field, he was a Market Analyst for ICEX (Spanish Foreign Trade Institute) both in the USA and Australia. He currently runs his own consultancy firm based in Sydney where he has lived for more than a decade.
Alberto holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master in Business Administration from ESADE and a Diploma in "International Strategy Management" from the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.
As the current ESADE MBASA President, I am excited to join this network and represent the 2023 Cohort. Prior to beginning my MBA, I had a 11 year career with Marriott International and a Hotel Franchise company in progressive leadership roles in Marketing, Sales, and Event Management. My roles afforded me to work in a sector that drives nearly 11% of the global GDP. A desire to move internationally and gain knowledge of other cultures and working styles led me to ESADE.
The MBA is a space for me to explore other sectors and my insatiable passion for travel as I am quite flexible to where I land after the MBA. My focus is to move into a CEO or GM training program in late 2022 or early 2023.
Outside of my studies, I love spending time with my dog, cycling (a new hobby thanks to COVID), exploring the restaurant scene in Barcelona and of course as mentioned, my love for travel is never-ending. If I can be of any assistance, please reach out!
Consultor, mentor, headhunter y formador en liderazgo, talento y marca personal.
Ayudo a directivos y freelancers a conseguir sus mejores resultados potenciando su liderazgo y marca personal.
Soy Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas y MBA (Master in Business Administration) por E.S.A.D.E., donde también he cursado el postgrado de Liderazgo. Además, también cursé el Master en Trade Fair Management por la Univesity of Koln.
Actualmente, estoy estudiando la carrera de psicología en la Universidad de Lleida.
Tras varios años de utilizar la herramienta Clifton StrengthsFinder, he cursado el programa Accelerated Strengths Coaching en Madrid en 2018 y actualmente soy Gallup Strengths Certified Coach.
En mis más de 22 años de experiencia profesional he compaginado la dirección general de empresas (Fira de Lleida, Ros Roca SRN y SAGE Eurowin...) con mi faceta como consultor y emprendedor.
En el año 2001 fundé mi propia consultoría de marketing, Smart Marketing (www.smartmarketing.es); en estos más de 18 años hemos potenciado a más de un centenar de empresas e instituciones a través del marketing.
En el año 2013 fundé xaviroca.com, una empresa especializada en consultoría y formación en liderazgo, gestión de equipos y marca personal.
Además, soy socio fundador de Decelera y Torret Road SL, 2 empresas dedicadas al asesoramiento e inversión en startups tecnológicas.
A nivel docente, soy profesor asociado de la Universitat de Lleida (UdL) en temas de liderazgo, talento y marca personal. Colaborador académico de la I.Q.S., de E.S.A.D.E. y de la Universidad de Alicante. Además, he impartido numerosos cursos y seminarios en diferentes instituciones públicas y privadas.
En 2015 publiqué mi primer libro: "Desmárcate - desarrolla con éxito tu marca personal" www.xaviroca.com/desmarcate
Conferenciante habitual en temas liderazgo, talento y marca personal.
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:
Languages: Spanish, English
Certifications: EEC Executive Coaching (ICF), Accreditation Bridge focused on the development of people and teams through communication.
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.
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 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…).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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).
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, Executive MBA from Esade, and several master's degrees and postgraduate studies in the real estate sector. With over two decades of experience as an entrepreneur and as a senior executive in real estate companies of all kinds, from SMEs to large multinational corporations. Currently, he is the CEO of KENSINGTON Finest Properties International for Catalonia and Andorra.
Joaquín Panten completó sus estudios universitarios en Esade, obteniendo la licenciatura en Ciencias Empresariales y el Máster en Dirección de Empresas.
Su trayectoria profesional incluye roles en Caixa d’Estalvis de Barcelona y Commerzbank AG, donde ocupó diversos cargos relacionados con análisis de créditos, banca corporativa y dirección de oficina. Desde 2013, trabaja en Deutsche Leasing como German Desk Manager.
Es políglota, hablando alemán, castellano, catalán, inglés, francés y portugués, y es miembro actual del Círculo de Economía y del Círculo de Directivos de Habla Alemana.
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.
Experience as an Analyst, specializing in customer-centric platform solutions and client relationship management.
Soon to be consultant in the process optimization department in Munich.
MSc in Global Strategic Management from ESADE and the University of Virginia.
Proficient in five languages and experienced in international horse jumping competitions.
After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Global Governance, Economics, and Legal Order from Esade in 2023 as part of the first graduating class, Alejandra Borrell Fisas’s career has been guided by her interest in public policy and business management. She has worked in the European Parliament, where she contributed to the FEMM (Women’s Rights and Gender Equality) and EMPL (Employment and Social Affairs) committees. She later served as a Business Analyst at DAMM, where she gained invaluable business analysis skills. Alejandra is currently about to start the ICEX-CECO Master’s in International Management with the goal of furthering her knowledge of management and international business.
Patricia Fernandez, originally from Barcelona, after 6+ years in London is now working for Moet Hennessy (LVMH group) in London. She is passionate about the world of Wine & Spirits as well as Global Travel Retail. She is responsible for driving sales & delivering best in class marketing activities in Airports, Cruises and Ferries across the UK & Spain.
Patricia holds BBA and Master’s degree from Esade Business School, where she is now the President of the Chapter UK. She truly enjoys working with team creating content for our talents to connect and keep inspiring futures in the UK.
Abogado. Licenciado en Derecho por la Universidade da Coruña en 2009, ha cursado parte del plan de estudios en la Università Alma Mater Studiorum di Bologna (ITALIA). Con posterioridad completó su formación cursando el Máster en Derecho Internacional de los Negocios por ESADE en 2010, universidad donde adquirió una formación práctica y especializada en materia mercantil e internacional.
Con despacho profesional en A Coruña, miembro del Club Territorial ESADE Alumni Galicia y miembro del Ilustre Colegio de Abogados de A Coruña, David ha venido desarrollando su actividad en la especialización del Derecho Mercantil, adquiriendo una gran experiencia en el asesoramiento de las PYMES, (creación de pactos para-sociales, contratación de transferencia de tecnología, joint venture, intervención en procedimientos de concurso de acreedores, propiedad intelectual, etc.).
“La especialización y la actualización de conocimientos son fundamentales en todo ejerciente, máxime en una materia como el Derecho Mercantil, donde las relaciones comerciales cambian cada vez más a pasos agigantados, y donde un conocimiento transfronterizo de estas relaciones se antoja más necesario”.
She has an extensive experience in Corporate Finance in both Industry and Financial Services. Initiated her career by joining the Financial Management Program with General Electric in the USA.
True believer in team work. She enjoys working in a diverse team.
Passionate on promoting inclusion, diversity, and equality, as well as supporting social causes to create a positive impact in the society.
Vishesh is currently the Head of Strategy at Indie Home Loans, a mortgage finance company based in India. Before completed the ESADE MBA in 2018, Vishesh has qualified as a Chartered Accountant and holds a CFA Charter. He has over 11 years of work experience across entrepreneurship and finance, having worked with various teams at Ernst & Young in India and Norway in the past. Outside of work, Vishesh likes to travel and is a certified scuba diver.
Julian is a strategy consultant who was born in Germany and is currently living in Sydney, Australia. After having studied internationally in Germany, the US, Spain and Australia as well as after having gathered work experience a bit around the world, Julian decided to move back to Australia. As an ESADE alumni (Master in International Management and CEMS 2012/2013) he also runs the Australian chapter of the ESADE alumni network. Despite of living in Sydney, Barcelona still has a place in his heart and he tries to be back every year with travel as one of his passions.
Team Lead Business Development at Zalando, Lea has joined the Berlin-based leading online fashion retailer in 2014 and has covered several roles in the company since. Her previous experience include that of Buying and Merchandising manager at Edition Lingerie, a Chantelle-owned Lingerie e-commerce, and Product Mager at Barcelona-based fast-fashion retailer Mango. At ESADE Lea completed the MSc in Marketing Management after a BSc in Management at Bocconi University.
Family Business Consultant and Executive Coach: Javier is a Civil Engineer, and Executive MBA of the 2014 promotion. He has extensive professional experience in management positions in Spain and abroad. He is dedicated to accompanying family businesses in the process of generational change, and strategic advice in the areas of business development, operations and people management.
Experiencia en políticas públicas relacionadas con la investigación y la innovación, particularmente en Estrategias para la Especialización Inteligente (RIS3). Acostumbrada a trabajar en la interfaz ciencia, empresa y política con el objetivo de fortalecer las dinámicas de innovación y competitividad Regional.
Mi pasión es generar el mayor impacto posible para mejorar nuestra sociedad. Me encanta conversar y si es con un buen vino, mejor.
I am a marketing professional with 10 years of experience in several fields, industries, and geographies. I am a person who thrives in fast-paced environments, working on challenging projects, loves learning new things, gaining valuable skills and strives to reach goals with the best results possible.
Currently, I am the Marketing and Loyalty Program Director with a prominent travel e-commerce company in the Russian Federation. In this role, I created two immensely successful loyalty programs and simultaneously launched 20+ co-brand projects in partnership with major banks in Russia and CIS countries within five years and with a team of five people.
A travel enthusiast, foodie and proud ‘Cuse alumna, I am always up for a new adventure, be it a weekend getaway to a fun unexplored location, a mesmerizing art exhibit, a thought-provoking play in one of Moscow’s many dramatical theaters, a yoga retreat or any other activity that inspires and challenges me.
Professional with more than 10 years of professional experience internationally in multinationals and technology companies. Specialist in growth, optimization and expansion of companies, has experience in the management of commercial teams, marketing (CX) and innovation and in the development of new products and services, with a strategic vision, 360º of the business and focused on the ROI of projects and corporate EBITDA. Currently, he is a director of several technology companies whose core is 4.0 technology and user experience under a customer centric perspective.
Tourism Professional with over 25 years of experience, Tourist Activities Technician and Diploma in Restoration from HTSI-Ramon Llull, with postgraduate studies in Tourism Management and Management DGT06 in Esade.
Specialist in Hotel Management and Events, with great experience in Operations and Commercial Strategy. Creative, analytical and methodical, although I always leave some room for improvisation ...
I like to learn and grow surrounded by passionate professionals, who inspire to progress, and at the same time, train those who want to learn from me.
Lover of life, of human relations and cultures, with the great luck of having traveled the five continents. I believe in the power of people, and music as the guiding thread of our most intimate feelings.
She joined the Commercial Area of Uría Menéndez in 2000 and has remained there since as counsel of the commercial law department.
Her practice revolves around the field of Commercial Law, especially purchase and sale operations, mergers and corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and investment and disinvestment operations of all kinds via national and international structures. She has more than 20 years of experience advising on contractual issues and secretaries of boards of directors.
She regularly works with entrepreneurs, foundations and social enterprises.
Passionate about technology, especially the ones changing how we operate on a daily basis and help businesses to be customer centric.
Currently leading EMEA business development for Google Cloud Platform in SMB segment at Google and actively collaborating with start-ups.
In my personal life, I love to spend time with friends and family, travel to discover new cultures and dance latin music.
Graduado en ADE y en Derecho. Desarrolló su pasión por las finanzas y por el derecho durante el intercambio en la Universidad de Columbia.
Como graduado del Departamento de Mercado de Capitales, Marcos participa en el asesoramiento jurídico de operaciones bursátiles y fusiones y adquisiciones de las principales empresas españolas. Anteriormente, realizó prácticas en el Departamento de Relaciones con los Inversores de un banco londinense.
Jorge is an attorney in the Intellectual Property and New Technologies Department at Cuatrecasas. He has extensive experience advising clients in the entertainment, life sciences and e-commerce industries.
He holds a Bachelor in Law from the University of Navarra and a Master in Intellectual Property and the Information Society from Esade. He has also completed various programmes at Harvard Law School and IE Law School.
He is the author of numerous articles on legal doctrine and other publications, including the book Aspectos legales de las redes sociales (Editorial Bosch, 2016).
Panaita began her career in the consumer-goods industry in the Cosmetics Division of Henkel. She has subsequently held executive positions in marketing, sales, organisation and management in consumer-goods and online companies, at both the national and international levels, in Spain, Germany and France. Specialising in online and offline marketing and sales, she currently holds the position of Marketing Director for Iberia at the De’Longhi Group. She is a member of the Esade Alumni Marketing Club.
Eduardo has enjoyed an long career at MC Mutual, first as Director of Human Resources, later as Deputy General Manager leading the internal area, and since 2014 as General Manager. His extensive experience gives him a global vision of the industry and enables him to fulfil the company’s mission: responsibly taking care of people’s occupational health.
Eduardo’s main management skills include his transparency, his closeness to the more than 1,900 people who work every day for the progress of the organisation, and his leadership skills, which have helped MC Mutual to manage a turnover of nearly €1 billion.
MC Mutual’s good results are reflected in the improvement of the social protection system and have helped the organisation become a benchmark partner for its members, with the aim of caring for people’s health and well-being while also reducing their occupational risks; jointly developing innovative value proposals; and maintaining a long-term relationship based on trust.
Mercè is passionate about cultural manifestations of all sorts – theatre, music, painting, architecture, popular traditions, etc. – especially those which explain and contextualise history.
She is an ardent advocate of diversified lifelong learning, regardless of age, as a means of understanding other aspects of our own culture and others. As a result, she has been seeking further education for as long as she can remember, acquiring various qualifications related to the field of international trade, becoming a qualified customs agent, receiving training in protocol, and earning a Diploma in Education Sciences, a Bachelor in Educational Psychology and a Master in Marketing Management.
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.
Over the course of our lives, we all encounter critical moments – periods of uncertainty and change that force us to modify our way of doing things. As an executive and personal coach, I guide people in their comprehensive development, with the aim of identifying and understanding the exponential resources they already possess within themselves so that they can use their strengths and capacities to feel, think and act in ways that enable them to achieve their goals.
Languages: Spanish and French
Specialities: I am an ontological coach trained at Escuela Europea de Coaching (EEC) in 2014. I offer the following processes:
Certification: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
Justyna Charytoniuk graduated from ESADE as part of the MBA class of 2015. During her time there, she was of the board of the consulting club and did an exchange at HEC Paris. Post MBA, Justyna followed her passion to join a strategy consulting organization, which then led to her current career in program management in the technology industry. Justyna is looking forward to growing the ESADE network in Houston and continuing to build friendships and professional contacts in the ESADE community globally. Email: justynacharytoniuk@sbcglobal.net
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
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.
Ms. Ketevan (Keti) Sidamonidze manages the $3 million Partnership Development Fund at DAI Global for the 5-year $23 million USAID Georgia Economic Security program. Keti was the Country Coordinator/ SME Finance Expert at EBRD Georgia’s Trade Ready project implemented by DAI Europe. She also served as a Mentor for the first edition of U.S. Embassy’s Business Mentorship Program. Ms. Sidamonidze is the Founding Director of Versatile KS Consulting. She was a Partner in two additional boutique-consulting firms. Prior to those engagements, Keti was the Chief Advisor to the Director of the Georgian National Investment Agency as well as the Private Investment and Financing Consultant for USAID EC-LEDS Clean Energy Program.
Keti holds a Full-Time MBA degree from ESADE Business School (class of 2014). During her studies, she served as the ESADE MBA Student Association Welcoming Committee Director. As a Consultant of the Momentum Project, a social entrepreneurship initiative of ESADE, BBVA and PwC in Spain, she aided Grupo Sacendi in devising a replicable sustainable growth strategy that resulted in obtaining a €0.5 million Impact Loan from BBVA Bank. Up until the ESADE MBA, Keti was the Focal Point of the United Nations Global Compact Georgia Network. She served as a Project Team Leader/Manager for the American Chamber of Commerce in Georgia for over 7 years, leading dozens of projects funded by USAID, as well as two US-Georgia Business Summits and USDA Trade and Investment Mission to Georgia. Ms. Sidamonidze was the founding Board Member of the Georgian SME Association and a member of the Advisory Board of www.PRExchange.ge.
Professional development coaching: I work with people who want to kick-start, develop or reinvent their career. Throughout the coaching process, I guide the coachee in their professional development in order to enhance their ability to learn about who they are, what attributes they possess, what their emotions are and what they want to do to achieve their professional goals.
I have 11 years of experience as a coach at multinational companies, family businesses, startups, non-profits and the United Nations.
Languages: Spanish, English and Catalan
Certification: Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
Actualmente cursando el grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas en ESADE, Moisès es Co-Presidente de la asociación estudiantil EsTalent (ESADE Students for Talent), desde la que impulsa el talento mediante la organización de eventos y partnerships que tienen como finalidad el fundraising para el Programa de Becas de la Fundación ESADE. Además, ha colaborado como consultor externo en proyectos para SINGA Barcelona, Laboratorios ORDESA o Fundació Migra Studium. Su área de interés profesional es el Marketing de gran consumo y cursará su international exchange en la Università Bocconi, en Milán.
I am a Finance professional with more than 15 years of international experience within controlling, performance management, business partnering, sales force efficiency, accounting and audit.
After completing the Lic&MBA at ESADE, I started my career back home, in Barcelona, working for PricewaterhouseCoopers as Auditor and Financial Transactions Analyst. Looking for an international experience, I moved to London to join Medtronic's Internal Audit team, working in more than 14 different countries while obtaining the ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) certification.
Looking to broaden my horizons, I completed the full time MBA at the London Business School, specializing in Finance and being a board member of its Healthcare club. Upon graduation, I joined the Finance Development Program at Novartis in their headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, where I worked in five different Finance departments, from accounting, to treasury and including controlling and performance management.
I have lived and worked for the past six years in Oslo, working first as Finance and Sales Force Efficiency Manager at Novartis and currently for JDE (Friele coffee), leading its Finance team.
I speak Catalan, Spanish, English and Norwegian and enjoy learning new languages.
I am married, have three kids and I love modern dance, jazz and tap dancing.
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.
José holds a teaching credential from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM). He received postgraduate training in management development and general management (Programme for Management Development) at Esade and completed a programme on value innovation at INSEAD Paris (2014-2015).
He has 18 years of retail-industry experience in design, implementation, 360º strategic planning and business development of technological solutions, some of them related to security and loss prevention (Checkpoint Systems, Sensormatic, Gunnebo Group, etc.).
He has extensive experience and a proven track record in launching solutions, business units, startups and business development. He is currently a co-founder of SBT and InProtect as well as a board member and vice president at both companies. He is the Chairman of the Board of AI Smart Relatyon Labs and a corporate advisor to the ITBC Group. He is also an angel investor in the tech industry.
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 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.
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 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 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 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.
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.
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 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.
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 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!
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 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.
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.
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.
Professional development and leadership/career coaching/team coaching.
In my over 25 years of experience in the business world, I have lived and witnessed multiple situations that help me quickly grasp the context and support in the process in the most appropriate way. Through open-ended questions and various tools, I will accompany you to achieve the best version of yourself... you will discover capabilities you were unaware of, internal strength you didn't know existed, and find solutions to the dilemmas you face. Likewise, with team coaching, you will transform your team into a high-performance one, generate commitment, dissolve conflicts, and achieve ambitious common goals with harmony.
Language: Spanish and English
Certification: Team Coach; European School of Coaching
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.
I am Mariona Planella. I was born and raised in Girona and graduated from the BBA at ESADE in 2022. Before joining Delivery Hero in Berlin last November, I held a Strategy & New Business position at Glovo in Barcelona and at Citigroup in London . As part of my hobbies, I try to balance my passion for food (I am a food vlogger) with my fitness goals (I am now training for Berlin’s Marathon). I also love traveling and embracing the cultural richness of the countries through their people and traditions, as much as I love the laid-back vibes of the Catalan seaside and family time back at home. I am also quite adventurous and after trying skydiving for the first time some years ago, I would like to become certified.
With a Bachelor’s in Global Governance, Economics, and Legal Order, today Laia is part of the young talent program at LLYC as a corporate and public affairs consultant, while she is also finishing a Master’s in Political and Social Communication. While pursuing her undergraduate degree, Laia had an internship at the Government of Catalonia Delegation to the European Union and did an exchange at the University of St. Gallen, in Switzerland. Her interest in development cooperation and social action led her to join the NGO Ñimme, where she currently volunteers as the Institutional Relations Officer. This NGO carries out development projects in Gunjur Kuta, Gambia, including the renovation of the local school and the construction of a vegetable garden managed by women.
I am a senior business leader with a passion for growing and developing high performing teams. Marketing, Product, Experience, Commerce and Digital expert. Listed in MarketingWeek Top 50 CX professionals. Regular speaker at business schools and industry events.
Proud to be one of the founders of giffgaff, a unique business that runs in collaboration with its members. Which? Recommended provider from 2013 to 2019 and 2016 to 2019 uSwitch Award for Network of the year.
Originally from Barcelona, studied at Esade business school. I was a Brand Manager at PepsiCo before joining giffgaff.
Yanyu Zheng is co founder and vice president of All Star Partner. Started her career as the first Chinese employee in FC Barcelona, she has rich years of experience and expertise in sports marketing & communications, sponsorship, sports event management and digital operations.
Yanyu was senior business development manager at Alibaba group before she founded All Star Partner, and she worked with Tencent Sports during years being its correspondent in Europe. Yanyu got her MBA degree at ESADE Business School (Barcelona) with full scholarship. She led the Sports Business club in ESADE and won a sports marketing thesis competition organized by Financial Times. Yanyu studied The business of Entertainment, Media and Sports at Harvard Business School in 2018.
Yanyu is fluent in Spanish, English and Catalan, and have a good knowledge of French and Portuguese.
Per Lokkegaard is CEO at Dar Basil Holding, a Private Equity Firm in Saudi Arabia (JVs in Saudi Arabia with Multinationals). He is also Co-Founding partner in NeuroSteps©, the world´s first Company to bring Neuroscience to HR Assessments and Executive Development,
and Co-Founding partner in BiofreshTech®, a patent holder of two revolutionary environmentally friendly solutions to passive refrigeration without electricity,
which are expected to disrupt several industries on a global scale. Previously, he was CEO of EMS Seven Seas, the global market leader within Maritime Supply Chain and Logistics.
Per holds an Executive MBA from ESADE and BPSE from IMD.
Risk Policy Manager, Deutsche Bank AG
In his more than 15 years with financial industry, Bart has gained extensive experience with Risk Management, Group Finance, Global Technology and Project Management having worked in different roles in Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. Since graduating from his FT MBA in 2013 he is located in Frankfurt being active member of local ESADE Alumni Chapter. Between 2013 and 2016 Bart coordinated MBA Summer Internship Program in Deutsche Bank’ Group Finance Global Technology, allowing number of ESADE MBA students get their practical experience in banking in Frankfurt. Like most of the ESADE community, he is passionate about travelling, learning about new cultures as well as embracing and promoting diversity.
While working in strategy consulting is quite time consuming, I always try to visit some new places in my free time, even on a short weekend trip. Barcelona is special to me, each year after graduation I come back at least once in the summer months. Being a ski lover, I'm used to spend a couple of weeks a year in mountains over the winter period. Professionally I advise clients mainly from retail and consumer products industries on the issues of strategic importance, focusing on customer experience and operations excellence.
Degree in Computer Science from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia in 1989 and MBA from ESADE in 1995. He worked at the Institute of Cybernetics from 1988 to 1991, then joined TAO where he became technical director. After the acquisition of TAO by gedas, he assumed the functions of head of presale and product marketing (2005-2006). In 2007, after the acquisition of gedas by T-Systems, he took over the sales unit to automotive suppliers, and as of 2009 he assumed responsibility for large automotive manufacturers such as SEAT, the Volkswagen group and the rest of car manufacturers in Iberia. Since February 2019 he is an advisor to large companies on their own.
Joan holds a Bachelor in Medicine from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, a Diploma in Public Health from Spain’s National School of Public Health, a Master in Management from Esade and a Master in Drug Dependence from the University of Barcelona.
He is Deputy Director General of Drug Dependence and Director of the Programme for the Prevention, Control and Care of HIV, Sexually Transmitted Infections and Viral Hepatitis at the Catalan Health Department. He is a member of the inter-regional committee of the National Plan on Drugs and the regional coordinator of the National Plan on AIDS. He has been an advisor to the World Health Organisation and a coordinator of various European Union projects.
He has authored more than 50 articles in Spanish and international journals in the field of drug addiction. He is also a co-author of all of Catalonia’s strategic plans on drugs. He has sat on more than 25 scientific committees.
He teaches in the Master in Drug Dependence at the University of Barcelona and has participated in many conferences and seminars both in Catalonia and Spain and abroad.
He has received several awards and recognitions, including the Reina Sofia Award for the Prevention of Drug Dependence, the Diario Médico Award for Best Research Initiative, the Recognition for Best European Policy on Alcohol from the Assembly of European Regions, the Ignasi Fina Award for Occupational Health, the Recognition of Best Practices on Gender Violence
and Drugs from the Spanish Ministry of Health and the Knowledge-Action-Change Paolo Pertica Award for Best Harm-Reduction Policy in the Field of Drug Dependence.
He currently serves as President of the Esade Alumni Public Management Club.
Passionate about sales management and business innovation. I worked 2 years as an Economist in international ONGs previously in Brussels and than in Milan with focus on data analysis and scenario evaluation. I changed industry in 2008 and I moved to Eni Retail Gas & Power to develop my expertise in Marketing & Sales and to acquire a sound experience of the Italian Retail Energy Market. My current position is Head of Campaign Operation.
In 2015 I graduated from the Executive Master in Marketing and Sales (EMMS), an international double degree program held by Sda Bocconi and ESADE Business School.
Since December 2015 I am Board Member of the ESADE Alumni Milan Chapter.
Soci Director en iTLand
Executive with more than 15 years of experience. Currently I specialize in the adaptation of analog businesses to a digital environment, from the definition of strategy and process automation, to commercial support in the go-to-market strategy. I have implemented strategic projects in various industries: automotive, banking, microfinance, consulting, insurance, media, technology and education in Latin America. As a corporate executive, I have worked at all levels of business strategy, planning, development and growth in companies such as HSBC, Interbank, La Positiva and Pacífico Business School. I am passionate about teaching, I collaborate as a professor and postgraduate speaker in various business schools in Peru, Colombia and Central America.
Ramos Island born in Granada, studies course between Spain and England. Licensed by the Complutense in Business Administration and Senior Executive Program at ESADE.
Isla has developed her career in the technology sector, in companies such as IBM and Lenovo where she was the Director General. Since 2008, he developed an international career as a member of the Lenovo Steering Committee Europe Middle East and Africa. He has more than 10 years of experience in large Business Transformations, both from the digital point of view, as well as process optimization and post merger management. His areas of expertise are Technology, Transformation and International Management. He has been a member of the Board of Directors of a listed company, EZENTIS, and is currently a member of the Board of Save the Children. His great passions are education and the third sector, to which he is currently engaged.
Gemma is the Director of Marketing and a member of the Management Committee at Aramark. She has 25 years of experience in the food sector (consumer goods, retail and services), where she has worked for leading national and multinational companies. She has solid experience in marketing, retail, sales and purchasing. Gemma has a global vision of business and analytical capacity for decision-making. She is also proactive and used to leading multidisciplinary teams and working on international projects. She is interested in innovation and the digital transformation of companies. She is a key ambassador of EJE&CON Barcelona and currently coordinates the EngageMEN programme.
Gemma is a founding member of WERock Capital, a group of female business angels who invest in pre-seed/seed stage startups with at least one woman on the founding team. She received a scholarship take part in the Santander W50 Women on Boards programme at UCLA in 2019. A total of 42 such scholarships are awarded worldwide.
Joan holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering. He began his career at Nestlé and later became a strategic consultant at Cluster (now Oliver Wyman). For the last 15 years, he has been the CEO of Productos Montblanc SL and JSSL, companies founded by his great-grandfather in 1925 in the chemical, engineering and real-estate sectors.
He collaborates with non-profits related to the sport of sailing, including the Altafulla Yacht Club, the Catalan Sailing Federation and the Royal Spanish Sailing Federation. He also collaborates with social and cultural institutions, mainly in the Conca de Barberà region, through Fundació Martí l’Humà – Tot Conca.
Gustavo is a Financial Services Manager at KPMG. He is a board member of the Esade Alumni Young Finance Club and is passionate about finance and the banking industry.
After completing his studies at Esade, he joined KPMG and specialised in the financial sector. There, he gained extensive experience in audits of international banking groups such as Deutsche Bank. He has also carried out other specialised work in the financial industry, having participated in the asset quality review led by the Bank of Spain and the European Central Bank. Over the course of his career at KPMG, he has gained experience in the implementation of new regulations in the industry and has worked on various projects related to the restructuring of the Spanish financial sector, in addition to consulting work and transaction services for banks.
Montse Rius es actualmente managing director de Finanzas y Desarrollo Corporativo de HI Partners y miembro del Consejo de Hispania.
Tiene más de quince años de experiencia en el sector, que inició en el Departamento de Corporate Finance de Ernst & Young. Posteriormente, se incorporó al Departamento de Corporate Finance del Grupo Financiero Riva y García. Durante ese período, ejecutó operaciones de M&A, ampliaciones de capital, refinanciaciones de deuda, constitución de joint ventures y salidas a bolsa, especialmente en el sector inmobiliario y de la private equity.
Además, es presidenta del Urban Land Institute en Barcelona.
Montse Rius es Licenciada en Comercio Internacional por la Escuela Superior de Comercio Internacional de la UPF. Ha realizado curso sobre Business Analysis & Valuation y Global Macroeconomic Challenges en la London School of Economics y el postgrado de Corporate Finance en Esade Business School. En 2009, realizó el curso Corporate Restructuring, Mergers & Acquisitions en la Harvard Business School. Además, ha impartido clases de Finanzas Corporativas durante seis años en Esade Business School.
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).
Soy un profesional del marketing con más de 10 años de experiencia. Tras 7 años viviendo en Barcelona y con experiencia en marketing tanto en Henkel Ibérica como en Bimbo, me mudé a Madrid donde seguí mi carrera en Johnson & Johnson. Posteriormente, me mudé a Ciudad de México donde reingresé a Grupo Bimbo y después me destinaron a Bimbo Latin Centro (Centroamérica, con sede en Costa Rica). Desde Junio 2018 trabajo en Bimbo Donuts Canarias como Category Manager con responsabilidades.
Meritxell has more than 15 years of experience in supply-chain management, specifically planning, purchasing, stock management, third-party manufacturing and logistics. She holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering as well as an MBA from Esade.
Being a member of the Esade Alumni Operations Club has allowed her to gain access to a network of contacts with whom she can discuss opinions, share experiences and make good friends, all while staying up to date on the latest trends and getting to know other environments within the operations field in order to broaden her knowledge of the market.
Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad de Oviedo.
Actualmente ocupa el cargo de Director General de Grupo Intermark, consultora tecnológica y de marketing que ofrece servicios en el área de la comunicación, la transformación tecnológica, la industria 4.0 y la ciberseguridad industrial, con más de 200 profesionales. A lo largo de su trayectoria profesional, siempre ha estado ligado al mundo industrial y de la tecnología, ayudando a que la tecnología de soporte a los procesos tanto industriales como de gestión.
Carlos has a Bachelor in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and an MBA from Esade Business School.
He has more than 20 years of experience in strategy and business consulting in the financial, insurance, wealth and asset management, and fintech sectors. In 2009, he joined KPMG’s Financial Sector Strategy Group, where he leads strategic-thinking projects, market and commercial due diligence, and complex transformations for senior management.
He previously worked at the boutique strategic consulting firm Roland Berger and at PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Senior and generalist coach. I have held positions of high responsibility in business and have managed my own company for nearly 15 years. I help senior professionals in high-responsibility positions as well as middle managers.
Specialities:
Languages: Spanish, Catalan and English
Certifications:
Josep Lluís is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Operations, Innovation and Data Sciences at Esade.
He holds a PhD in Business Administration with a European mention from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and a Bachelor and Master in Business Administration from Esade. He has long been involved in consulting on information systems projects, combining his teaching responsibilities with his professional pursuits. He specialises in projects involving management information systems and strategic plans for information systems. He has written and published several case studies in the field of information systems, including Aventis, RACC, Aguirre Newman, Government Intelligence in Catalan Public Universities, SAP (A): from Value to Volume, SAP (B): The DG Barcelona Hub, Raventos i Blanc, MIS América Grupo Santander, Bodegas Torres and Sociedad Española de Patologías Digestivas. His work has appeared in scientific journals such as Organization Science. He is also the author of the book Business intelligence: competir con información. He is a visiting lecturer at Católica Porto Business School, a member of the advisory group to BigData CoE and track chair for case studies in Spanish at the North American Case Research Association (NACRA). He has served as Director of E-learning at Esade and has taught at the school since 1989.
After my Master's at Esade, I returned to Mumbai to startup my Education venture. A couple years down the line, I lead Marketing & Communications for a Fintech venture in the Alternative Financing space. In my role, I build marketing and content strategy and drive ecosystem partnerships for the brand.
When I'm not working, I dabble with some stand-up comedy and a few other forms of content.
Always excited to meet new people and hear more stories :)
Esade Program: MSc Marketing management, 2016-17
Como experta en marketing he ocupado posiciones directivas y regionales, atendiendo los mercados de EEUU, Sudamérica y Europa y en multinacionales en Perú como IBM, Avianca, Subaru y en España en Random House Mondadori, L’Oreal y Louis Vuitton y Sara Lee Europa. Hoy me dedico a la consultoría independiente en marketing y a la docencia en programas de post grados.
Escribo en el portal de negocios Semana Económica con mi blog “MarTech Lover” porque me apasiona el impacto de la tecnología en el marketing de hoy y del futuro. Soy muy curiosa y me encanta aprender, por eso estoy estudiando una Maestría en Coaching y Liderazgo en la Universidad de Barcelona – OBS.
Me divierte estar en la naturaleza y salir de excursiones al aire libre. Disfruto mucho de un buen libro y de la jardinería.
Phillip Ozaki is currently the Development Director at a national civil rights NGO and graduated from the Esade MBA in 2018. He is the founder of Esade's LGBTQ+ Business Club. Phillip was working at startups in Barcelona and Berlin before moving back to San Francisco in 2019.
Japanese American Citizens League, Development Director
Attorney at law specialized in corporate law, startups, data protection, compliance and non-profit organizations. A constantly updated lawyer, with great capacity to adapt to new environments; always flexible, motivated and committed, making the company’s values and vision his own.
Profesional con más de 18 años de experiencia en posiciones directivas en desarrollo de negocio a nivel internacional en empresas de diferentes tamaños y sectores. Como Coach Ejecutivo acompaño a líderes en su desarrollo personal y profesional en sus momentos de cambio/incertidumbre para alcanzar sus objetivos. Parar para avanzar.
Idiomas: Español, Catalán, Inglés, Francés.
Certificaciones:
Founding partner and Strategy Director of the branding agency The Mood Project. In his day-to-day work, he is directly involved in the creation and activation of brands, in a process that goes from vision to action. During his professional career of more than 25 years, he has served as an analyst, professor, and consultant in the fields of business, marketing, and communication, which has led him to understand the importance of proper brand definition, management, and implementation to generate interest, trust, and results. He is enthusiastic, passionate, and a natural driver, always ready to reflect, discover new perspectives, and collaborate on various projects in the social sector.
I am a graduate of the Esade MBA, Class of 2017, a native New Yorker with a background in the retail, fashion and e-commerce industry. Started a career at Amazon within a new business focused on fashion, then attended Esade to focus on marketing and expand my business foundation. Since then I have continued with my interests in e-commerce and fashion, working at Wayfair and American express. Currently living in New York City with husband and former Esade classmate Curro and puppy Rio, where we enjoy exploring the city on long walks, trying new restaurants and traveling as much as possible.
Se inició profesionalmente en el área financiera en Fluidra, y ha ocupado y ejercido funciones de dirección y de consejera en las diferentes participadas del grupo familiar. Des de febrero del 2016 hasta julio 2019 Consejera Dominical de Fluidra.
Desde 1998 es Consejera Delegada de Dispur, S.L., brazo inversor del Family Office de la familia Planes, desarrollando actividades en los sectores Inmobiliario, Inversión Financiera y Private Equity.
Julio 2020 fundadora de Fundació Vinne, donde ejerce de Presidenta del Patronato.
Miembro de FOMM (Family Office Managers Meetings) asociación vinculada a la FOX (Family Office Exchange) de EEUU.
Jaume is the Director of Real Estate at Mimeisa Asset Management. He has extensive experience in investment and asset management with private and institutional investors. He holds a PhD in Finance and Real Estate, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Esade Business School and a Bachelor of Technical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC). He has also participated in postgraduate courses at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the London School of Economics (LSE).
Joan is the Director of Wine Tourism at Raventós Codorníu. He holds a Bachelor in Economics and Business Studies from the University of Barcelona, a Bachelor of Science from Juniata College (Pennsylvania, USA) and a Postgraduate Degree in Marketing Management from Esade Barcelona.
He began his career in marketing at Chupa Chups, where he worked in the international marketing department at the company’s Barcelona headquarters.
He then moved to London to join the tourism sector, working in the marketing department of the startup Opodo before going on to direct Catalonia’s tourism brand promotion office for the United Kingdom and Ireland.
He later worked at PortAventura World in Tarragona, where he led the international sales department, and later managed Hotel El Palauet in Barcelona.
For seven years, he was based in São Paulo, Brazil, managing the promotion of the Catalonia tourism brand for all of South America.
Since 1st April 2020, he has served as Director of Wine Tourism at Raventós Codorníu in Barcelona, where he is responsible for the wine tourism business of several of the group’s brands: Codorníu, Raimat, Bodegas Bilbaínas, Legaris, Artesa (USA) and La Séptima (Argentina).
Business Development Director
Fernando is the Business Development Director at Bizum, where he has nearly six years of experience leading the company’s growth and commercial expansion. He has participated in European initiatives in the payments field and currently forms part of the external advisory team supporting the European Central Bank in the research phase of the digital euro.
Before joining Bizum, he worked as a strategy consultant at Accenture. He previously worked at BBVA and at the innovation consultancy Opinno.
He holds a Bachelor in Industrial Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid (UPM) and a Bachelor in Spanish Language and Literature from the National Distance Education University (UNED). He completed the Programme for Management Development at Esade and holds a Master in Industrial Technology from the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT).
Partner and consultant at Cluster Development. Lic&MBA 2005. More than 15 years of experience as a strategic consultant specialised in cluster development and business value chains. She has worked on projects to improve competitiveness in a wide range of industries, including food, fashion, pharmaceuticals and cybersecurity, with a focus on aspects of business analysis and management of the strategic change process.
Bachelor and Master of Business Administration from Esade (‘09).
He currently holds the role of Innovation Beyond the Core Manager for Europe at Nestlé, within the Dairy and Nutrition categories, in which capacity he is responsible for creating and developing an ecosystem of digital solutions that includes new business models in order to generate further growth for the company.
He previously, worked at ISDIN Pharmaceuticals, where he developed a 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-level strategic and business focus on different areas: economic-financial, technological, innovation and digital transformation.
He also teaches “Finance for Entrepreneurs” in the Master of Strategic Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IED.
Fede Ruiz is an industrial engineer with Master in Automotive Engineering and an Executive MBA from Esade. He currently works in Dubai as EMEA Regional Operations Director for Valmont Industries in the field of food security. Among other solutions, Valmont is the #1 company in the world for irrigation machines and other agricultural solutions.
His passions are cars, motorbikes, music, sailing, skiing, scuba diving and paddle tennis. However, his real passion is the all-you-can-eat breakfast brunch available for 65 AED in some cafeterias in Dubai.
Fede also loves investing, particularly in the fields of real estate, small business and startups. He is eager to meet colleagues who share these same interests.
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
A manager in economy-finance and control in the environmental sector with a turnover of almost 1 billion euros per year. Member of the Steering Committee.
She reports to the CEO and the Audit Committee. She has additional responsibilities in other areas like strategy, risk management, corporate governance, and corporate operations. She has a team of 20 people reporting to her. Base processes in outsourcing (around 50 people).
Experience in auditing (Big Four), management control, budgeting, outsourcing, digitalization, and transformation of the financing function.
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.
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!
Leading and doing business through ownership and collaboration; having the courage to take action and achieve goals through the power of togetherness. Thanks to my international and multicultural profile, I have learned to lead in unknown environments. Through 5 different countries as both an intrapreneur and entrepreneur, I learned to share and connect with people to deliver results and lead projects from ideas to end results. As a nimble leader with almost 15 years of global experience, I am eager to keep trying, testing, and learning in a new and fast-paced environment with a strategic vision and a growth mindset to make both our people and our business prosper.
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.
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.
As a technology enthusiast and expert in optimizing business solutions with a solid foundation in Business Intelligence (BI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), I've dedicated my career to assisting leading companies around the globe in reaching their goals. With over 25 years of experience in international corporations, including Microsoft, Baan-Infor-SSA Global, and Software AG, I've led projects in various countries. This has equipped me with invaluable adaptability and problem-solving skills that are crucial in any business setting.
Originally from Spain, I've lived and worked in the Netherlands, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Spain, and Portugal, and I've journeyed to 42 countries. I currently reside in Dublin, Ireland. This global exposure has granted me a unique insight into diverse cultures and lifestyles, honing my adaptability and problem-solving skills. As an avid traveler, having circumnavigated the globe over 13 times, I've gained an unparalleled perspective on different cultures.
I have worked with over 100 international companies such as Indra, Airbus, Accenture, PwC, Real Madrid, Everis, Oracle, Nivea, Esade, Microsoft, Matsa, Celgene, Otis, Sa Nostra, Kaiku, ITP, Living Forever, Gas Natural, and Las Rozas Village, among others.
My approach is rooted in the Autocoaching methodology, and I'm renowned as the "happiness expert", nominated for the world's most prestigious well-being award, the United Nations Executive Education Initiative, for my innovative solution, Happiness Play. Additionally, as an international speaker in 11 countries and having virtual speaking experience in 13 countries, I've addressed audiences of up to 5,000 individuals.
My educational background includes an Executive MBA from Esade and certifications in coaching, NLP, and Spiral Dynamics. This empowers me to apply critical thinking to my research and to foster collaborative processes for sustainable environments. I'm the creator of a new happiness technology, HappinessPlay, with an AI focus, enabling individuals to take control of their lives and find greater joy. I'm also the author of several books, including "Autocoaching: How to Get the Best Out of Yourself" published in 7 languages, "Autocoaching to Awaken" (Ed. LID), "AchievingHappiness.com", and “Zero Stress: 20 Days in the Life of a Happiness Expert”.
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”
Manel Sellarés is currently the president of Turris Panem S.L., a company that manufactures and sells high-end baked goods. At this company, he has developed and expanded a major network of points of sale of top-quality artisan bread in Barcelona.
He spent 15 years as the CEO of Frida Alimentaria and was later at Europastry when it was absorbed by Frida when the two companies merged.
Manel has a Bachelor’s in industrial engineering from the School of Industrial Engineering of Barcelona. He also earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Esade in 1982 and graduated from the University of Chicago’s Executive Development Program in 2000.
Manel also has experience as a trainer and coach and has taught several courses based on personal development and leadership.
Gestor de entregas en la industria de los servicios financieros, que dirige equipos de desarrollo a escala global.
Originario de Budapest, inició su carrera como gestor de proyectos en una empresa húngara de software como proveedor de servicios, tras graduarse por la Universidad Corvinus de Budapest. Finalizó el programa de Gestión Estratégica Global en 2022 y obtuvo un máster de Esade y la Universidad de Virginia.
Comenzó la carrera profesional siendo analista-evaluador del Grupo FNZ y, al cabo de 6 meses, fue promocionado a gestor de entregas. Trabaja con las principales entidades financieras del Reino Unido proporcionándoles soluciones escalables de gestión patrimonial.
El voluntariado ha sido siempre una parte importante de su trayectoria. Fue formador de scouts en campamentos de formación de adultos en liderazgo y encabezó la delegación húngara a la 25ª Jamboree Scout Mundial en Corea del Sur. En la actualidad, es el comisionado internacional de la Asociación Scout Húngara.
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.
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’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.
Carles Abelló was born in Reus in 1972. He studied at ESADE, graduating with a Lic&MBA in 1996. The degree is accredited by the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya.
Subsequently, he took a "Postgraduate Course in Management Control at ESADE in 2002" and various studies in the healthcare field, including a "Master's in Healthcare Management, URV 2010-11" and a "Postgraduate in Leadership, Management Skills and Executive Development in Health Organizations, 2023-2024" from the University of Manresa.
In his professional career, he initially worked in consulting, then in management control for a hydraulic works business group, and since 2008, he has been working in the healthcare sector. In healthcare, he has spent more than ten years as the Economic-Financial Director of a group of over 18 commercial companies and foundations. He currently holds the position of Economic-Financial Director of Salut Sant Joan de Reus – Baix Camp, an entity that manages the Hospital de Sant Joan de Reus and several primary healthcare areas.
He works at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili (URV), teaching as a part-time associate professor in the Bachelor of Business Administration and Finance and Accounting programs.
He is a collaborator with the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), where he has taught courses in the Business Administration degree and currently supervises final degree projects (TFG).
He actively participates in the ESADE Alumni group of Tarragona.
Kelvin Alfredo Collado Jiménez es un destacado ingeniero civil con una trayectoria profesional de 25 años. Posee un Multinational MBA de Esade, obtenido entre 2013 y 2015, y un máster en Gestión de Proyectos. A lo largo de su carrera, ha acumulado una vasta experiencia en la gerencia de proyectos, especialmente en el sector de desarrollos inmobiliarios.
More than 25 years of experience as a Human Resources executive with international responsibility in American and Spanish multinational companies in the Information Technology sector, all of which are market leaders. Extensive 'in-company' training in Coaching, Mentoring, Leadership, Professional Careers, Competency Development, Emotional and Relational Intelligence, and Conflict Management, among other areas.
Expert in positive intelligence, career development and redesign, leadership competency development, emotional and relational management, and conflict management.
Currently a member of the Coaches Community of the Lead Program at Esade.
Languages: Spanish and English.
Co-founder and CEO of Indem Advokatfirma AS.
Master in Business Administration (MBA) from ESADE Business School, Barcelona. The MBA specialisation was in finance and entrepreneurship. Participated in different projects in the fields of private equity and venture capital during the MBA.
Board experience from family shipping business and the financial industry.
Degree in law, 2006. Lawyer and registered economist. Tax adviser at Mateos Advocats and board member of several companies. Previously, worked at Vilaclara – Riera, MTR y Asociados, and Arthur Andersen. Lecturer in the ESADE department of law from 1985 to 1998.
Udeepto Maheshwary is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry internationally. His 12+ years of experience have been across Fund Management-Simulation, M&A, Business Planning, Strategic Marketing, Business Intelligence, California Legislation Advisory, Organizational Management, Corporate Strategy Formulation and Compliance & Risk Management. Udeepto has a B.S. in Business Administration from the California State University, USA & an MBA from The ESADE Business School, Spain with concentrations in Strategy, Finance & Marketing.
Udeepto currently serves as the President of the ESADE Mumbai Alumni Chapter. An 8-member Board of Directors who come with diverse profiles & experiences across different sectors oversees the chapter. The team in Mumbai aspires to make ESADE a known name associated with high quality & good content events that are meaningful for not only the ESADE Alumni, but also the community & industry at large. The ESADE brand in Mumbai is picking up traction & being noticed across the market. The Mumbai Chapter along with ESADE Careers & ESADE Admissions have created a model that focusses on collaboration, teamwork & strives to create a mutually beneficial ecosystem for alumni, incoming & admitted students & those who generally wish to know more about ESADE.Some of the chapter’s most successful events have been its HR Summit, ESADE Talkies, Biz Talks Marketing & a pipeline of several events for the upcoming year. The team is currently preparing to host the first ever all woman entrepreneurs’ panel in January.
Instagram: @Udeepto
Hola! I’m Clara Lin, from Chengdu, China. I’ve worked and studied in Singapore, Mexico, Spain and of course, China. After my MBA , I settled in Shanghai and worked with several startups in SaaS, Banking and Online Media industry. Currently, I’m running my own consulting company - Starluz, which provides business strategic consulting and marketing management services for Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) and SMEs.
I´m passionate about learning new things and meeting new people. I enjoy organizing events, especially ESADE Alumni Events, to bring people together, to exchange ideas and to inspire each other. I like reading books, watching movies , exploring restaurants and discovering new places.
Erinn is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin and former BBA exchange student at ESADE Business school. As a Development Associate for international NGO, Well Aware, Erinn focuses on fundraising, communications, and developing growth for the nonprofit's clean water work. She is passionate about people and creating sustainable social impact that effectively addresses society's most pressing issues. She graduated with a BBA in marketing and plans to pursue a Master's degree within the social innovation sector.
Orchestrating agile transformation and building lean startups at HRS, a global player in the corporate travel arena: Experienced consultant and manager with professional experience in e-commerce and the corporate travel arena. Believes that purpose creates value for our employees and customers. Builds lean business models, startups and organizations that focus on creating value and learnings for the Chief Operating Officer. Skilled in building and leading winning teams through effective recruiting, coaching and mentoring. Strong customer and partner management with an empathetic communication, the skillset of an MBA from ESADE Business School and the mindset of a digital native.
Paulina holds a degree in Industrial Civil Engineering from the University of Chile and an MBA from Esade, Spain, with 17 years of experience in the Telecommunications and Shipping industries. She specializes in the development of mobile voice and data products, regulatory compliance, project management, and developing improvement proposals based on profitability.
She has skills in leading, motivating, and working with multidisciplinary teams, a strong orientation towards achieving objectives, and excellent interpersonal skills.
She has advanced English proficiency (TOEIC 835).
Systemic coach and facilitator.
Expert in managing conflicts and difficult situations.
Development of personal relationships, leadership and work teams. Conflict transformation processes. Intervention in complex and uncertain situations; movement of one or more parts leads to a positive transformation of the entire situation.
Agricultural Engineer, Master in Public Management (Esade). Director of Interpersonal Relations and Work Dynamics at the Catalan Government’s Department of Territory and Sustainability. Former Director of Research and Innovation, former Director of the Technical Office of the Department of Territorial Policy and Public Works and former Director of the Technical Office of the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries.
Roland Scharrer is currently AXA Group Chief Technology & Innovation Officer as well as AXA Group Chief Data Officer.
As part of his mandate, he is responsible for leveraging data and emerging technologies at scale with the potential to disrupt the current insurance business model and provide opportunities to shape future businesses.
• Roland started at AXA Group in January 2018 as CTIO/CDO in charge of data & technology innovation teams in Paris, Lausanne, Singapore and San Francisco. Initially, he joined AXA Germany in 2016 as Head of Data Strategy & Analytics.
• Prior to joining AXA, Roland has worked in Germany, Spain, UK, US and India in software engineering, data science and strategy consulting, focussing on the Automotive and Financial Services industries.In his last position, Roland was Chief Data Scientist for Capgemini Consulting.
• Roland studied computer engineering, statistics, business administration and design thinking, among others at ESADE Business School Barcelona and Stanford/HPI School of Design Thinking.
My name is Lucia Lagunas, I am 28 years old and I have a Law Degree from the Public University of Navarra. Subsequently, I completed an optional Master's Degree in Access to Law, completing it with the postgraduate course in International Business Law, at the Esade Law School.
Simultaneously to my specialization in international business law, I took the course of Skills and Management for lawyers, in Esade. This new training has allowed me to acquire more international knowledge applied at all times to Spanish and European Law, as well as to develop new essential skills in the practice of the 21st century, such as leadership, negotiation, work. as a team, motivation and empathy, among others.
I consider myself a proactive, disciplined person, with initiative and eager for improvement every day.
Regarding my professional aspect, I started doing internships in Pamplona, in the area of Corporate Law at ARPA Abogados Consultores and subsequently, I undertook an international career in the legal department of a German company, VR. LEASING, Aktiengesellschaft, located in Frankfurt (Germany).
Once in Spain again, I have worked for two and a half years as a lawyer in the area of Real Estate & Foreign Investment in an office in Barcelona and currently, I continue to train and work as a lawyer in the area of Corporate & New Technologies in the office of Miliners SLP lawyers
Eulàlia Pujolà Elies has more than 40 years of experience working as an organisational consultant at various companies. She holds a degree in industrial engineering and is an EFQM Excellence Model assessor accredited by Club Excelencia en Gestión. She also holds an MBA from Esade.
For the last 30 years, she has worked as the head of quality, auditing and regulations at Corporació Catalana de Mitjans Audiovisuals.
Experienced Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated track record in the digital, tech, e-commerce, FMCG and automotive industry. Skilled in Financial Strategic Planning, Fundraising and fast growing Start-ups. Strong finance professional graduated from Esade Business School. Companies: Pans&Company, Gallina Blanca, Agrolimen, Groupalia, Silence Urban Ecomobility...
Following an undergraduate degree in the United States, Said joined his family business group with a view of evolving it into the next generation. Having experienced the golden years of Dubai’s evolution between 2002 and 2007, he elected to join ESADE’s accelerated year-long MBA program. Since graduating, Said subsequently established two additional subsidiaries within his family’s Middle East, European and Latin American architectural lighting conglomerate. Said is an entrepreneur who operates at the nexus of negotiating strategic partnerships, accessing new markets and propelling value creation by leveraging opportunities within the realms of lighting, architecture, construction and IoT.
“I’m the daughter of a diplomat, born in Brussels where I spent the first two years of my life, before moving every few years. I’ve lived in Spain, Vietnam, Australia and Bulgaria, I studied in Spain at Esade, then did my Master CEMS in Canada, an internship in Nicaragua and worked for five years in a consultancy company that allowed me to live between Africa and Latin America. I’ve been in Brussels since 2017. I’m the local representative of La Liga, the Spanish professional football league. I support its work in the institutional field: collaboration with Spanish authorities and European institutions in matters such as integrity and security, the fight against piracy, the regulatory framework that e-sports are taking, the impact of Brexit on player transfers, CSR projects, and even the fight against gender inequality in the sports industry. I love sports, so try to go to the gym every day and, should the weather allow, workout outdoors. I really enjoy the cultural scene of Brussels, so will head to any new art exhibition or launch. Brussels is ideal for networking and it’s perfect for weekend getaways. To me it’s a very cosy and easy city and it’s at the heart of everything that involves and impacts Europe; I think it’s
fascinating!”
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.
Manel’s main professional activity is in the academic world, but he has also held executive positions at public and private health institutions. He is an advisor to public and private health institutions as well as institutions in the public services area. He has worked as a consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) in Washington and has collaborated with various consulting firms specialised in the healthcare industry. He is the author of several publications and has spoken at various national and international conferences and meetings. He is a member of the scientific committee of the Top 20 Hospitals conference. He has been a member of the scientific subcommittee of the European Association of Hospital Managers for six years. He is also the vice chair of the economic committee of the Red Cross in Catalonia. He currently directs the Integrated Health Services Management programme in Barcelona and Madrid and coordinates Esade’s activities in the health sector. He has taught in Esade’s Department of Human Resources Management since 1989.
Bachelor in Computer Engineering and MBA from Esade. Xavier has 20 years of experience in the tech industry, specifically in international consulting and sales roles, in which he helps companies achieve their business goals. He has worked for multinationals such as Telefónica and Microsoft, as well as for startups such as Rakuten and Beabloo. He currently works as Global Head of Go-to-Market in the Digital Manufacturing Division of HP.
Andreia has a portfolio career, built around the topics of Strategy, Leadership and Marketing. She founded her own company SEABRAND International in 2015 and since has consulted and coached numerous clients from various areas. She also embarked on an entrepreneurial journey by founding the sustainable fashion label Sexy Little Bag – “while it did bring a real financial reward it provided me with a priceless bag of experience and learning” she says about it.
Today she is advisory board member, active investor in start-ups, lecturer at 2 business schools, regularly invited to speak at events around her work in leadership and strategy as well as her core work as workshop facilitator, consultant and coach.
Born in Portugal, she grew up in Switzerland and while having both nationalities she feels more like a global citizen, having lived and worked in 4 countries and visited more than 67. She lives in Winterthur with her daughter, cats and husband.
Abogado especializado en derecho de sociedades, fusiones y adquisiciones, derecho contractual y derecho internacional privado de empresa. Es árbitro, administrador concursal y mediador, y profesor invitado de la Universidad de Deusto (Business Law y Derecho Marítimo) y de la Universidad del País Vasco (Acceso a la Abogacía y Derecho Internacional Privado) . Ha escrito más de sesenta artículos y manuales sobre cooperativas, formación de abogados europeos, derecho bancario, derecho fiscal, grupos de empresas y derecho de sociedades, transformaciones, fusiones, escisiones, contratación mercantil, derecho concursal y arbitraje.
Imparte conferencias en diversos foros nacionales e internacionales, y ha desempeñado diversos cargos en organizaciones nacionales e internacionales de abogados, como la Union Internationale des Avocats (UIA), la European Bars Federation, el Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE, Consejo de la Abogacía Europea), el Consejo General de la Abogacía Española (CGAE) y el Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Bizkaia.
Es Doctor en Derecho Mercantil (UD), Máster en Gestión Avanzada de Empresas (UCD), Máster en Comercio Exterior (UPV) y Máster en Derecho Fiscal (UD), y posee diversos diplomas de especialización en Derecho y Económicas.
En la actualidad, es cónsul honorario de la República de Malta en el País Vasco y miembro de la Junta Directiva del Cuerpo Consular de Bilbao.
I work with professionals in challenging environments (large multinationals and IBEX 35 companies) who need to develop new resources or skills. My approach is very practical and results-oriented.
Languages: Spanish and Catalan
Certification: International Coaching Federation. I have served as president of ICF Spain and have more than 15 years of experience.
Luis Fernando is currently the CEO of Watch&Act. He has more than 20 years of experience in organisational transformation and change. He has held executive posts at PwC, KPMG and Disney, always leading human-resources and organisational efficiency areas. He is trained as a civil engineer and as a sociologist. He holds a PDG from Esade, a PDG from IESE and a TMP from INSEAD. He teaches at Francisco Marroquín University and at Acton MBA.
I have +10 years of work experience in commercial and digital transformation projects in companies such as Cencosud, Oracle and Uber across Latam. I am passionate about helping companies to develop new omnichannel capabilities to increase revenue and challenge status quo. As a cross functional digital commercial manager, I believe companies should develop projects and initiatives with the 4 Ps approach: people (always first), planet, purpose and last not least profit. I have had the opportunity to live and work in Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, Spain, France, Canada and USA.
Claudia Castellanos, a Colombian that came as a volunteer to Eswatini and fell in love with Africa and made it her home, is the co-Founder and Managing Director of Black Mamba Foods, a growing brand with a strong social and environmental ethos based in Eswatini that manufactures and distributes Specialty food products in Southern Africa and overseas.
Claudia has over 12 years of experience working as a marketing consultant for several businesses and NGOs in Eswatini and overseas, and as a lecturer for international Universities such as the European School of Economics (www.eselondon.ac.uk) in Italy, and Mananga Business College in Eswatini. Previously Claudia worked as Regional Manager for SAIWA SpA (www.saiwa.it) a former company of the Danone Group, in charge of trade marketing and sales activities with the main retailers of Central Italy. Claudia has also been involved as a trainer and mentor for Technoserve in Eswatini, and also for several business accelerator programmes (such as VVGROW from Vital Voices) locally and internationally.
Claudia holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with specialisation in Marketing from ESADE Business School and a major in Finance and International Relations from Universidad Externado de Colombia (Bogota, Colombia). Since 2016 Claudia is a fellow of Vital Voices, an American NGO that works with women entrepreneurs from around the world supporting their growth. Since 2019 she is also an active member of ECCo (Eswatini Climate Coalition), a grassroots organization promoting awareness, action and civic engagement around
climate change and pollution in Eswatini. In 2020 Claudia was awarded the WIA (Women in Africa) Award as the Eswatini Laureate for her work with Black Mamba, promoting and developing regenerative agriculture and inclusive value chains.
Claudia is passionate about Africa and finding ways to develop the continent through sustainable projects that take into consideration the uplifment of women, the inclusion of grassroots communities and the protection of the environment.
She is Spanish, now for 19 years in Switzerland. Currently based in Geneva, she previously spent several years in Lugano. Married with 2 kids.
Tax Advisor and Senior Wealth Manager with a large clientele based in several countries.
Engaged and passionate about human beings.
She is positive, energetic, persistent and solving problems.
Convinced about the importance of the team spirit, cultural exchanges and regular brainstormings.
We do not lead alone. A team is a plus.
I am a co-active coach, in that I try to help the person, management team or company to find their best strategy and capacity to solve whatever professional-development and business challenges may arise. From an existential point of view, it is about guiding the person or company in their pursuit of a goal to achieve transformation.
Languages: Spanish, English, Italian and Portuguese
Certification: EC Coach (EISMEA)
Claudia has been a Finance Club board member since 2021 and chair of the Young Commission since September 2020. She has spent most of her career in finance and consulting.
In addition to her degree from Esade, she has a Master in Corporate Finance and several qualifications in social and environmental innovation. She participates in various pro bono projects for national and international organisations.
Claudia has extensive international experience, having spent one year in Colombia and two years in Chile. She currently works at BNP Paribas CIB, where she specialises in guarantees and facilities for EMEA. She is based in Madrid.
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.
Javier es un apasionado por las últimas tecnologías, la creación de impacto mediante estrategias corporativas que creen valor a largo plazo para la sociedad así como la evolución de los mercados financieros y de una economía cada vez más interconectada. Actual alumno del último año del grado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas en ESADE,está realizando su program exchange en la Washington University en San Luis. Ha estado colaborando en proyectos de consultoría con instituciones y empresas como la ONG Clinton Health Access Initiative, el Clúster de Servicios Financieros de Ecuador o el grupo de restauración americano Niche Food Group.
Ramon has been extensively involved in values education, strategy, digital platforms and socially responsible investment.
He is a board member or trustee for several non-governmental organisations, including the Esplai Foundation, the Adsis Foundation and Acció Solidària Contra l’Atur. He founded Spain’s first socially responsible investment fund, which is currently managed by CaixaBank.
He has served as general administrator of Esade and director of the Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Science in Management programmes.
Before spending the last 20 years at Esade, his long career included stints as Project Director at Oxfam Intermon and Director of Internal Management at Esteve Química.
He directs the Programme for Discerning Leadership, which is organised by the Curia of the Society of Jesus and designed for senior executives of the Vatican and Catholic religious institutions.
Experiencia en Analítica de Negocio y Ciencia de Datos, identificando y desarrollando proyectos que transforman datos en conocimiento, facilitando la toma de decisiones y favoreciendo el crecimiento de ingresos, la reducción de costes y la minimización de riesgos. ¿Cómo? Utilizando herramientas de analítica avanzada (como el Business Intelligence, Data Science y Machine Learning) para ofrecer soluciones a medida. Siempre con una mentalidad ROI. Curioso, orientado a resultados y entendiendo que las personas son la base de cualquier proyecto.
Alberto Tubella is an international consultant with more than 20 years of experience in various industries, such as raw materials, automotive, industrial and consumer products and renewable energies. His career has been focused on foreign trade and internationalisation of SMEs.
He has held executive and management positions both nationally and internationally. For 5 years, he led the most important Spanish industrial investment in Turkey, a commercial and productive subsidiary of the BAMESA group. Subsequently, he was part of the management team of the industrial group IPM, for which he managed two of its plants and designed and implemented the international expansion strategy.
In the consulting field, he was a Market Analyst for ICEX (Spanish Foreign Trade Institute) both in the USA and Australia. He currently runs his own consultancy firm based in Sydney where he has lived for more than a decade.
Alberto holds a degree in Business Administration and a Master in Business Administration from ESADE and a Diploma in "International Strategy Management" from the Barcelona Chamber of Commerce.
As the current ESADE MBASA President, I am excited to join this network and represent the 2023 Cohort. Prior to beginning my MBA, I had a 11 year career with Marriott International and a Hotel Franchise company in progressive leadership roles in Marketing, Sales, and Event Management. My roles afforded me to work in a sector that drives nearly 11% of the global GDP. A desire to move internationally and gain knowledge of other cultures and working styles led me to ESADE.
The MBA is a space for me to explore other sectors and my insatiable passion for travel as I am quite flexible to where I land after the MBA. My focus is to move into a CEO or GM training program in late 2022 or early 2023.
Outside of my studies, I love spending time with my dog, cycling (a new hobby thanks to COVID), exploring the restaurant scene in Barcelona and of course as mentioned, my love for travel is never-ending. If I can be of any assistance, please reach out!
Consultor, mentor, headhunter y formador en liderazgo, talento y marca personal.
Ayudo a directivos y freelancers a conseguir sus mejores resultados potenciando su liderazgo y marca personal.
Soy Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas y MBA (Master in Business Administration) por E.S.A.D.E., donde también he cursado el postgrado de Liderazgo. Además, también cursé el Master en Trade Fair Management por la Univesity of Koln.
Actualmente, estoy estudiando la carrera de psicología en la Universidad de Lleida.
Tras varios años de utilizar la herramienta Clifton StrengthsFinder, he cursado el programa Accelerated Strengths Coaching en Madrid en 2018 y actualmente soy Gallup Strengths Certified Coach.
En mis más de 22 años de experiencia profesional he compaginado la dirección general de empresas (Fira de Lleida, Ros Roca SRN y SAGE Eurowin...) con mi faceta como consultor y emprendedor.
En el año 2001 fundé mi propia consultoría de marketing, Smart Marketing (www.smartmarketing.es); en estos más de 18 años hemos potenciado a más de un centenar de empresas e instituciones a través del marketing.
En el año 2013 fundé xaviroca.com, una empresa especializada en consultoría y formación en liderazgo, gestión de equipos y marca personal.
Además, soy socio fundador de Decelera y Torret Road SL, 2 empresas dedicadas al asesoramiento e inversión en startups tecnológicas.
A nivel docente, soy profesor asociado de la Universitat de Lleida (UdL) en temas de liderazgo, talento y marca personal. Colaborador académico de la I.Q.S., de E.S.A.D.E. y de la Universidad de Alicante. Además, he impartido numerosos cursos y seminarios en diferentes instituciones públicas y privadas.
En 2015 publiqué mi primer libro: "Desmárcate - desarrolla con éxito tu marca personal" www.xaviroca.com/desmarcate
Conferenciante habitual en temas liderazgo, talento y marca personal.
Alfredo is the COO of VLaunch, a blockchain unicorn startup. Before joining the VLaunch leadership team, he worked as a consultant in the Middle East office of BCG. He has previous experience in investment banking and private equity, where he participated in projects in TMT, oil and gas, and real estate, covering the EMEA region. Pro-bono, Alfredo also holds office as Secretary of the Spanish Resident Council in the UAE, having been elected for a four-year term ending in May 2025.
Tech professional with a strong international background, extensive product experience and well-rounded managerial expertise in leadership positions across e-Commerce, cloud-based platforms and enterprise solutions. His career has taken him on a journey across multiple geographies, including the U.S., Europe and the Middle East, as well as it has made him a direct participant of new developments in the technology space as part of large corporations and scale-ups. He holds an MBA degree from Esade and a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from Jacobs University Bremen.
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…).
I help people who are in processes of professional change, and/or who need to clarify the purpose and vision of their career and take concrete actions to achieve it. I help to identify and enhance people’s talent in order to boost personal and professional development and growth.
I share the vision of more than 20 years of experience in the field of human resources – multifunctional, sector-specific and multicultural – acquired in companies, in strategic human resources consultancy and in coaching for executives undergoing a career transition.
I work with a holistic structure and methodology that can be adapted to the pace, needs and vision of each individual. My approach is clear and pragmatic, and I use tools that allow us to facilitate the implementation of actions that will lead to the proposed objectives.
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.
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.
Albert is Director of Business Transformation and Head of Banking and Capital Markets at CrossCountry Consulting in New York. He likes to work with clients and establish long-term relationships with companies, to help them in their digital transformation agenda so that they remain competitive and achieve greater efficiencies.
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.
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.
I am a MBA with more than 20 years of leadership in financial institutions and consulting firms.