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Daniel Romero

Daniel completed the Lic&MBA programme at Esade in 1992.

He has financial experience as CFO of various business groups, both in Spain (Barcelona and Palma) and abroad (France, Italy, Germany and the United States).

He built his career at Spanish companies such as Agrolimen (JoyCo Group, Eat Out and Gallina Blanca divisions), Ferrer Internacional and the Werfen Group, as well as at American corporations (Wrigley’s) and German multinationals (TUI AG) in the consumer-goods, pharmaceutical, medical-devices and tourism sectors. He currently serves as Finance Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Zimmer Biomet Dental.

He has a broad view of business, having served as an executive not only in finance but also in other corporate areas, including human resources, IT, internal auditing and legal.

Over the years, he has been a member and secretary of the boards of several holding companies. In this capacity, he developed skills in shareholder relationship management at wholly owned enterprises as well as at joint ventures and private-equity-owned companies.

Daniel Romero

Daniel completed the Lic&MBA programme at Esade in 1992.

He has financial experience as CFO of various business groups, both in Spain (Barcelona and Palma) and abroad (France, Italy, Germany and the United States).

He built his career at Spanish companies such as Agrolimen (JoyCo Group, Eat Out and Gallina Blanca divisions), Ferrer Internacional and the Werfen Group, as well as at American corporations (Wrigley’s) and German multinationals (TUI AG) in the consumer-goods, pharmaceutical, medical-devices and tourism sectors. He currently serves as Finance Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Zimmer Biomet Dental.

He has a broad view of business, having served as an executive not only in finance but also in other corporate areas, including human resources, IT, internal auditing and legal.

Over the years, he has been a member and secretary of the boards of several holding companies. In this capacity, he developed skills in shareholder relationship management at wholly owned enterprises as well as at joint ventures and private-equity-owned companies.

Daniel Romero

Daniel completed the Lic&MBA programme at Esade in 1992.

He has financial experience as CFO of various business groups, both in Spain (Barcelona and Palma) and abroad (France, Italy, Germany and the United States).

He built his career at Spanish companies such as Agrolimen (JoyCo Group, Eat Out and Gallina Blanca divisions), Ferrer Internacional and the Werfen Group, as well as at American corporations (Wrigley’s) and German multinationals (TUI AG) in the consumer-goods, pharmaceutical, medical-devices and tourism sectors. He currently serves as Finance Director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Zimmer Biomet Dental.

He has a broad view of business, having served as an executive not only in finance but also in other corporate areas, including human resources, IT, internal auditing and legal.

Over the years, he has been a member and secretary of the boards of several holding companies. In this capacity, he developed skills in shareholder relationship management at wholly owned enterprises as well as at joint ventures and private-equity-owned companies.

Isabel Ferrer

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Francisco Calvo

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

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

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

Isabel Ferrer

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Francisco Calvo

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

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

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

Isabel Ferrer

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Francisco Calvo

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

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

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

Rocío Reol Olano

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

Rocío Reol Olano

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

Rocío Reol Olano

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

Jaime Calatayud

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

Jaime Calatayud

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

Jaime Calatayud

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

Juan Maria Massons

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

Juan Maria Massons

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

Juan Maria Massons

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

Pedro Arellano

Pedro leads processes of organisational change and strategic implementation. He has experience in governance and general management in both the public and private sectors, as well as at family businesses, startups, SMEs and corporations in a variety of industries, including logistics, real estate, education, health, technology, industry and consumer goods. He currently serves as Deputy General Manager at the Port of Barcelona. He sits on the board at various companies and is a trustee of the CARES Foundation. He holds a Bachelor in Labour Sciences, an MBA from Esade, a PDG from IESE and a Diploma in Family Business Consulting from the Family Firm Institute.

Virtuts Angulo

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

Acisclo Pérez

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

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

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

Luis de Grandes Estrada

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

Manuel Rosales

Más de diez años de experiencia en el liderazgo y definición de estrategias de negocio, marketing y ventas para el sector de la automoción como la multinacional BMW Ibérica en Madrid y en organizaciones más locales como Grupo Avisa que representa las marcas del grupo Volkswagen en Sevilla. Inicio de carrera profesional en el mundo de la agencia local como Grupo Imagen y Quid quid, y en medios de comunicación como Vocento y Grupo Prisa. Especialista en proyectos de Transformación Digital y Customer Experience orientados a redefinir modelos de negocio y propuestas de valor con el fin de contribuir a desarrollar organizaciones más competitivas e innovadoras. Experiencia como emprendedor en diferentes start-up en sectores como retail o servicios. Apasionado de los ratos en familia y amigos, de la práctica del golf y pádel, y de viajar para disfrutar la experiencia de conocer rincones únicos.

Jaume Hugas

Fue Director del Centro de Investigación de la Logística Empresarial (CILE) y Primer Presidente y fundador del Council of Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) en España.  

Antes de asumir la dirección ejecutiva de Executive Education, fue director de los programas MBA de Esade. 

Es diplomado en CPCL por la Harvard Business School y también ha realizado cursos de posgrado en Stanford, Darden y Olin Business School. 

En su extensa carrera directiva, ha sido Director of Supply Chain Management para la División de Consumo de Ralston Purina Europe, en Europa, Oriente Medio y África, y Director of Manufacturing Operations de Ralston Purina Internacional, con responsabilidad sobre 32 fábricas europeas, además de Corporate Director of Manufacturing and Engineering de Ralston Purina Company para Canadá, Asia-Pacífico y Latinoamérica. Con anterioridad, fue director de Producción e Ingeniería para Gallina Blanca Purina en España y Portugal, y también director de Proyectos y Obras en Master SA de Ingeniería y Consultoría. 

Ha publicado artículos en diferentes revistas y es autor de numerosos casos de estudio. 

Es profesor de Esade desde 1990, Ingeniero Industrial, MBA por Esade  y Doctor en Derecho, Economía y Empresa. 

Laura Martinez

Laura Martínez Molera is the Senior Product Marketing Manager for MathWorks. Laura is the technical lead for the Machine Learning and Data Science Solution where she leads the strategy, development and creation of technical content and marketing promotion. Prior to joining MathWorks, Laura was the Senior Marketing Manager at HubSpot where she was responsible for the go-to-market strategy for multiple regions and alignment with the Sales team.

Laura was born in Barcelona where she studied industrial engineering at UPC. She also holds a Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE and a Master in International Marketing from HULT, Boston, where she moved in 2014. Laura is living in Boston with her husband and son.

Maria Stefanoni

I am passionate about marketing and innovation. I graduated from the Esade MBA in 2018, after completing a semester in the American University of Georgetown. The MBA helped me boost my career and discover a deep passion for the healthcare industry. After the MBA, I briefly worked for the Spanish company Almirall, before landing at Johnson & Johnson where I entered in the marketing development program IRDP.

I started my career working as a communication and digital marketing consultant in various fields: arts, education, food and beverage, both in house as well as in agency. I got my BA and MA in foreign languages at the Venice University Ca' Foscari (with exchanges in France and Germany). As a result of my studies and the passion for traveling, I speak 6 languages fluently. I also hold an Executive Master in Digital Marketing from the Universidad Autonoma of Barcelona.

Alejandra Pérez

Alejandra is enthusiastic about innovation, marketing and the mobility of the future. Since beginning her career at Allianz, she has worked in various sectors, including banking, FCGs, consulting and, most recently, the automotive industry, where she works in web development.

She studied business in Colombia and international business in Germany. She also holds an MSc in Marketing Management from Esade (2017).

She is a board member of the Esade Alumni Barcelona International Chapter, which organises events for the expat community living in Barcelona.

María Porta Ferrer

Specialities: Executive coaching, which consists of establishing an ongoing professional relationship to enable the coachee to:

• Develop further learning and discovery
• Commit to new actions
• Achieve extraordinary results in the professional sphere

My commitment to coachees is to provide them with a tool for developing their talent and potential starting in the present and moving towards the future. Over the course of the process, coachees learn to identify empowering or limiting beliefs, modify specific behaviours and develop skills to achieve their objectives. The process promotes a deeper understanding of how we relate to others and to ourselves. 

Language: English, Catalan and Spanish
Certification: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation 

 

Carmen Ansotegui

Carmen is a Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade.

She holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, a Master in Economic Theory and a PhD in Economics, which has given her a broad vision of the world of finance. She is a Professor in the Department of Financial Management and Control at Esade, where she teaches and conducts research. Her main research interests are capital markets and asset valuation.

Her current research activities focus on alternative finance and shadow banking.

Christian Sipión

Senior business executive (C-Level) with more than 12 years of experience in the strategy and startup development fields within the educational sector. He is currently working as the International Project Director for Universidad Continental. In addition, he is the founder of Grupo Acelera and also serves as the Institutional Representative for the European digital business school, ISDI, in Latin America. 

Adriena Badal Chamaki

Adriena began her marketing career in the mobile gaming industry and has since worked across multiple industries for tech companies in Silicon Valley. Her passion for understanding consumer behavior has led her to her current role as Sr. Product Marketing Manager of an international communications app, where she leverages her knowledge to influence user behaviors in order to drive adoption and retention. 

In her spare time, she is an avid soccer player and enjoys the hustle of city life in San Francisco. 

Jorge Cuervo Cimadevilla

As an executive coach with prior managerial experience and 10 years as a team coach, I am equipped to effectively guide processes of leadership development, personal change and career change, to work on overcoming obstacles and insecurities, to generate motivating visions and to change perspectives. I also assist with project leadership and organisational

change management. Due to my scientific and technical background, I have experience working with rational and analytical types who have difficulty accepting and managing their own emotions and those of their team.

Session languages: Spanish, Catalan and English

Certifications:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) at the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
• TLC-certified

Anna Borrell

Digital business strategist. Especializada en el mundo digital, Anna empezó su carrera profesional en el mundo de las start ups i en el sector del deporte, trabajando en empresas como el FC Barcelona. En 2017, cursó el Executive Master en Digital Business por ESADE y desarrolló, durante casi tres años, la experiencia digital de Banco Sabadell. En 2020, volvió al mundo del deporte entrando en Dorna Sports, empresa propietaria de los derechos comerciales y televisivos de campeonatos de motor, entre ellos MotoGP™️. Allí ha empezado la construcción y desarrollo digital de sus OTTs. 
 

Claudia Muñoz Fresquet

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.

Laura Sala

Directora de Desarrollo del Talento (aprendizaje y desarrollo) de P&G para Europa, responsable de la Práctica de Talento global para FBNL, SE y Suiza (sede central).

Colabora con los responsables de línea y los directores de recursos humanos diseñando estrategias y facilitando la ejecución de soluciones según la capacidad de la empresa para incidir en su desempeño en la región (+50 mercados, +30.000 empleados, 15.000 millones de dólares de negocio). Supervisa los programas internacionales de Práctica del Talento (de adquisición y gestión del talento) en siete países. Ha desarrollado casi toda su carrera profesional en P&G, desempeñando distintos roles a escala local y regional en los departamentos de Recursos Humanos y Marca, al principio de su carrera.

Como líder en Talento, fue patrocinadora del programa Future Female Leaders, que busca fomentar el acceso de las mujeres a carreras de Ventas en P&G. Este programa se ha desarrollado en los últimos cuatro años, ha sido reconocido por P&G a escala global y se ha impartido en varios países.

Amalia Saavedra

Socia de Olivo Consulting, especializada en Finanzas e Inversiones. Me encanta mi trabajo y trabajar con emprendedores. Apoyo varias causas sociales principalmente vinculadas a la infancia.

Katharine D'Amico

Originally from Canada, Katharine is a Professor of Communication Strategy and Applied Neuroscience in the Executive Education programmes at Esade Business & Law School (Executive MBA, Executive Master in Global Governance and Progresa, an executive programme for emerging leaders organised by Deloitte and Esade). She is a well-known public speaker, having given talks at European Women in Tech, Microsoft Switzerland, PepsiCo, HP, General Electric, Lenovo, Bayer, Repsol Innovation & Technology Hub, EIT Health 2021, Facebook and Amazon Dubai. She has served as a mentor on public speaking and pitch-deck management for more than 800 startups from world-class accelerators in Spain and the European Union, where she has helped to raise more than €120 million in public and private funds. She is a mentor for Wayra (Telefónica) and Wayra’s Scale Up Women and The Thinx 5G, as well as for Barcelona World Mobile Capital. Katharine is the CEO of Swala Ventures, which invests in pre-seed and seed tech startups, particularly those focused on AR, MR, IoT and AI technologies. She is a member of the Mentoring and Coaching Network (MCN) of EIT Health, the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) and F10 Global. She has spoken at the conferences of the Society of Women Engineers in Europe, the European Union, APAC GMAT and the STEM Women’s Conference 2021.

Fernando Rivero

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

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

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

Elena Garrigues

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Antonio Frau Salas

Tengo pasión por iniciar proyectos retadores y me gusta llevar equipos de personas. Mi rama de especialización es la Banca Privada, contabilidad, fiscalidad y finanzas.

Luis Vazquez Hernández

CEO Podium Strategy&Marketing

Joao Rebelo

Sales Manager - Port Wine Brands: Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft, Krohn at The Fladgate Partnership

Anna Aguiar

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

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

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

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

Vanesa Estorach

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

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

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

David Vicente

He has more than 20 years of experience leading strategic and business transformation projects in the public and private sectors, particularly in the media and telecommunications industries. In the last four years, he has focused on digital transformation programmes. 

He holds a Bachelor in Computer Engineering and has received complementary executive training at various business schools, including Esade, Santa Clara University (United States), IESE and La Salle (EMDB ‘17 and PMD ‘11 at Esade, MGTI ‘05 at La Salle). 

He currently serves as Director of the Digital Transformation Programme of Andorra. Before that, he served as Director of the Digital Transformation Programme of Andorra Telecom and Interim Director of the ActuaTech Foundation, where he developed the Smart Country Master Plan for Andorra. 

Tim-Frederik Kohler

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

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

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

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

Alejandra Pérez Velandia

My name is Alejandra and I am from Colombia. I came to Barcelona three years ago to do the MSc in Marketing Management at Esade and fell in love with this city. After completing my studies, I joined the automotive industry as a trainee of the Volkswagen Graduate Programme. Now I am the Remarketing Project Manager in the Used Cars Department.

In my professional career, I have worked in many sectors, including banking, consultancy, insurance and FMCG. Every step is a new chapter and I am making the most of my current one in Barcelona.

My hobbies include going to the cinema, walking by the sea, doing yoga, going to concerts and festivals and simply enjoying every day. I am a very positive, energetic and open-minded person. I hope to transmit all my enthusiasm to this Chapter and its members!

See you soon!

Ana Ramírez Torres

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

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

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

Patricia Saiz

Patricia Saiz teaches international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration at Esade Law School. She also teaches in the Geneva LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), lectures at Columbia Law School’s U.S. Business Law Academy, and is a regular guest lecturer at Harvard Law School.

She regularly serves as a presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator or sole arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations. She is also a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, representing Spain. She has been included in numerous rankings, including WWL Arbitration 2023, Leaders League – Spain’s Best Arbitrators 2023 and Chambers 2023.

Prof. Saiz practised law in the United States for more than ten years and is a member of the bar in New York and Washington, D.C., as well as in Spain. During that time, she represented multinational corporations and states in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and inter-state arbitration.

She has a background in both civil law (Bachelor in Law and Master in Business Law from Esade Law School) and common law (Master in Laws from Harvard Law School). She speaks Spanish, English, French, French, Portuguese and Catalan, and understands German.

Luke Jahn

Luke Jahn finished the Esade MBA in 2022 and offers consultancy services through his own company Orso Business Services Limited offering Interim CFO and Management Consultancy services to VC backed starts ups. Luke also helps out with the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute as a mentor to starts ups, having completed the E-works accelerator himself.

Luke is an experienced finance and business professional with seven years experience in practice advising a full spectrum of clients, after which he then followed his passion for financial strategy and people from professional services in London, where he qualified as a Chartered ACCA accountant, to an international MBA in Barcelona and subsequently America for his exchange at Darden. He applied his consulting and entrepreneurship skills throughout the Esade MBA, on clients and start-ups, all the while being an MBA leader during a pandemic on the student council facilitating relations with 47 nationalities.

Now looking to his skills to find opportunities and solve problems for clients and a long-term position in financial leadership and technology, all the while finding every opportunity to cycle around London and the surrounding countryside.

José Miguel Martínez Checa

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

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

Gerard Alcántar

Biopharma executive & consultant with a proven track record in design & execute high-quality strategic solutions, achieve growth-oriented commercial strategies, drive operational efficiencies & market innovative healthcare services. Awarded for Strategic and Innovative projects in different career stages.

Javier Sánchez

Director for Brazil, and Academic Collaborator of the Strategy and General Management Department, at ESADE Business School. Expert in the areas of Leadership and Strategy with a behavioral perspective. More than two decades of successful experience managing, teaching, and consulting, companies, governments, and top leaders, globally.

Jaime Schmidt

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Marcos Verburgh Rivera

With a bachelor’s in Business Administration, he has 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, where he has led the development, professionalization, and growth of chains of sports facilities in administrative and managerial roles.

A professor in the Master’s in Managing Sports Facilities at the University of Alcalá de Henares, he is currently the general manager of the chain of smart priced gyms Dreamfit, a benchmark thanks to its disruptive positioning on innovation and profitability in the industry in Spain.

Paris Makriyannis

Senior Consultant

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

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

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

Diego Fernando Cardona Madariaga

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

Vicky Ramirez

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.

Rishi Shroff

Rishi Shroff has more than 11 years of working experience with stints as a corporate professional and an entrepreneur. He has worked across project management, engineering management, corporate strategy and business intelligence. As an entrepreneur, he started his own company in the Energy sector. Currently, he is a working partner in a marketing and distribution company. Rishi has a engineering degree BE from the Mumbai University, India & an MBA from the ESADE Business School, Spain. He currently serves as the Treasurer of the ESADE Mumbai Alumni Chapter.

Instagram: rishi.shroff

Sebastian Sandler

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.

Isabel Marwitz

As coach and mentor to entrepreneurs and startups, Isabel supports companies in developing and executing cross regional and cultural growth strategies.

Joao Rebelo Rebelo

Sonae Indústria - Sales Manager

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

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

Jaime Schmidt

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

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

Amante de la tecnología y el deporte.

Ramon Serrallonga

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

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

Yulia Mukhacheva

Yulia Mukhacheva is a Spanish corporate lawyer working in Barcelona.

Yulia is an active member in the Alumni network of ESADE Business School. She holds a  Master in International Business and Commercial  Law by ESADE Law School. Currently, she is preparing a  Master in International Taxation Law.  Her specialization is in the field of international private law, corporate and business investments as well as tax structuring. She participated in post graduate programs at the renowned Hague Academy of International Law in The Netherlands.

As an engaged volunteer in the “ESADE Alumni Giving Back project” she uses her professional skills to support family companies in developing countries in Latin America 
Yulia’s spare time is dedicated to sports. Running is part of her daily routine and a perfect way to organize her working life. Her jogging shoes are always close at hand!  In summer time rafting and mountaineering in the Pyrenees are an excellent way to recharge her energy levels. She is fond of cutting-edge technological innovations and the latest computer gadgets.

Yulia works fluently in Spanish, Catalan, English and Russian.

Miguel Rovira

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

Sara Pastor

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

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

Indira García

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.

Elitsa Manova

After living in London and Barcelona, my studies brought me to Copenhagen. I have been living here and working as a financial accounting consultant for the past three years.

In my role, I work with corporates to address the CFO agenda and optimise their finance function. I am driven by the challenges of an ever-changing technological and regulatory landscape and enjoy working at the intersection of IT and finance.

At work or otherwise, I love taking the time to meet and get to know people as I firmly believe good team spirit and wide network are essential. When I am off, traveling and dance are my preferred ways of detaching from the daily hustle and bustle.

Griselda Serra

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.

Mónica Domínguez

Directora ComeOn Brands! B2B Marketing

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

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

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

Maumita Sinhamahapatra

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

Juan Manuel Peña

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

Mariano Rigau

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

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

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

Xavier López

Xavier has held senior management positions in the industrial, logistics and textile sectors. He gained professional experience by purchasing and managing companies. His main areas of interest are logistics and the transformation of operations. He is passionate about innovation and the implementation of new processes in companies.

Ricard Lascorz

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

Ana Puig Palomar

I guide individuals and teams in personal and group development processes and help organisations with a genuine desire to improve. I develop their leadership capacity and personal and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve the best results as a team sustainably over time. I have more than 25 years of experience in management, having held business-management positions at various national and international companies.

Session languages: Spanish, Catalan and English

Main certifications:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Coaches Training Institute
• Leadership Certification, The Leadership Circle
• Relational Styles – Bridge
   

Berta Santos Rouco

I provide guidance to people who are undergoing professional transition processes; people in the legal and engineering sectors who are facing new challenges that require management and team-leading skills; and women who wish to strengthen their female leadership. 

Languages: Spanish 

Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
 

Adela Ureta

Adela holds a Bachelor in Law and an Executive MBA from Esade. She has a rich background, thanks to more than 20 years in different human-resources roles.

She currently serves as General Manager of People at Saint-Gobain for Spain, Portugal, Morocco and Algeria, where she has a clear focus on improving employee and customer experiences with the company.

She is dedicated to working for and with people, committed to promoting the human-resources strategy at all levels of the organisation and leading the transformation policy to make the company more agile, digital, open and customer-centric.

Kelly Pettersen

Kelly Pettersen is Director of Sales at Elwood Technologies where she works with institutions and professional investors to provide them access to crypto markets and institutional services integrating the entire cryptocurrency value chain.

Prior to Elwood Technologies, Kelly was a Senior Manager at Coinbase Institutional, the largest regulated digital asset exchange in the world. Kelly has held various senior business development and marketing roles at firms including skew, the leading market analytics and derivatives firm for cryptocurrency markets and a number of other early stage digital asset focused ventures.

Earlier, Kelly oversaw European Marketing for BNY Mellon’s largest revenue generating business, Asset Servicing. Earlier, Kelly held various roles at Macquarie in New York and London. Kelly started her career at BMO Capital Markets.

Mercedes Sancho

Con 20 años de trayectoria corporativa en Dirección y Desarrollo de Personas, principalmente en el sector asegurador, en la actualidad es mentora y coach para el desarrollo y la transformación cultural de las organizaciones. Socia-directora de Knosis y co-fundadora de Leading People®, es PCC por la ICF, miembro activo en asociaciones de Business Mentoring y Coaching para el Liderazgo, y especialista en gestión de carreras. Desde 2011 colabora con ESADE como Career Coach y Advisor.

Rodrigo Rama Dellepiane

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

GH ‘86 / MBA ‘89

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

I provide growth tools to individuals, teams and organisations.

Deep, disruptive, tenacious and passionate.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, French and Portuguese

Certification: Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation

Josep Solé Pié

Graduado en ADE por ESADE y experiencia académica en la universidad norteamericana de Emory University, estado de Georgia. 

Josep inició su carrera en el departamento de Transacciones de Deloitte Barcelona como analista focalizándose en la reestructuración de empresas, asesoramiento de deuda y servicios de creación de valor para empresas. Durante la carrera universitaria, realizó prácticas en banca comercial de BBVA y en el departamento de estrategia y trade marketing de Reckitt Benckisser. 

Es un amante del baloncesto, deporte que sigue practicando actualmente en Liga EBA, y que paralelamente a su carrera profesional en el mundo empresarial, le ayuda a mantener y reforzar su carácter de grupo, competitividad y responsabilidad.  

Vishesh Dalal

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

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

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

Joaquín Acha

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

Vanessa Daswani

I support executives and companies in their transformation and in achieving their personal, professional and business goals. I specialise in helping companies with sustainable and circular transformations and enabling managers and teams to achieve their goals.

Certifications: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation.

Pedro Ivan Rullán

Pilar Palau

Cristina Bote

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

Natalia Perciva

My name is Natalia and I am from Riga, Latvia.

I have 15 years of professional experience in analytical management, internal and external auditing, internal controls and risk identification in multinationals and startup companies.

I am active in Esade Ban and Alumni Social.

I enjoy travelling and active living, as well as discovering new places inside and outside the city.

Jaume Roig

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).

Gerard Prat

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

Silvia Parera Fontana

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

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

Colja Christian Smely

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

Fernando Rodríguez Ferrer

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).

Maria Pedrals

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.

Fede Ruiz

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.

Elizabeth Keegan

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Anna Casas

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

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

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

Languages: Spanish, English, Catalan and French

Certifications:

Accredited as a Coaching Supervisor by The Coaching Supervision

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

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

ACC by ICF. 2013

NLP Practitioner. 2012

MBSR Practitioner Instructor. 2018

Isabel Agundez

Isabel Agundez

Pedro Pablo Merino

Vice principal of Public Affairs in Adif.

Jessica Patricia Guerrero Jarama

As a MarTech International consultant, educator and speaker, I work with companies and professionals to design and apply digital strategies using technology to successfully position their brands. 

I have more than 13 years of professional experience and have also worked in sales management positions at BBVA, Movistar, and Entel. I have experience teaching micro-learning courses at the pre-graduate level at various schools in Peru. I have dedicated these last 6 years to digital marketing via my own consulting firm, Jg Digital, as well as teaching continuing education programs at PUCP, UCAL, and Toulouse Lautrec, in addition to providing tailor-made training to companies and serving as an international speaker.  

I hold an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales from Esade Business School in Madrid, Spain, in addition to a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Leavy School of Business at the University of Santa Clara in Silicon Valley, USA, as well as other diplomas in Community Management and Content Marketing from AulaCM in Madrid, Spain, and in Business Management from Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC). My undergraduate degree is in Business System Engineering from Universidad Científica del Sur.  

I am certified in Google Ads and Google Analytics and am an active member and speaker in communities such as Ladies that UX, Latinas en SEO, Women in Tech, and Women in PPC in Peru and around the world. 

Estoy certificada en Google Ads y Google Analytics, y soy miembro activo y portavoz de las comunidades Ladies that UX, Latinas en SEO, Women in Tech, Women in PPC en el Perú y en todo el mundo.

Cesar Joel Cornejo Guzman

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Joat Henrich

He holds a bachelor’s in Political and Government Science, a Master’s in Public Management and a Master’s in Public Direction. He is a public administration professional, academic contributor to EsadeGov and editor of PUBLIC. He has served as the president of the Catalan Public Management Association (2011-2017).

Jiang Li

Jacky was born in China but grew up in Barcelona. He speaks Spanish, Catalan, Chinese, English, and some French.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ESADE. Currently, he works in Schneider Electric, a leading industrial automation and energy company, as the Deputy Lead of Ecosystem Partnership in the Strategy department.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Jacky actively engages in volunteer activities and serves as the President of the Schneider Volunteer Association in Beijing. He is committed to positively impacting society and promoting social responsibility.

In his personal life, Jacky enjoys playing basketball, exploring new destinations through travel and has a love for dogs. He embraces an open-minded and sharing-oriented approach to life, cherishing the experiences and knowledge gained along the way.

If you are interested in learning more about Chinese affairs, feel free to reach out to him. He would be delighted to share further insights and engage in discussions with you.

Floris Ruys

Floris Ruys is currently a Senior Marketing Partnerships Executive at TEAM Marketing AG, working on delivering the sponsorship rights of the UEFA Champions League for FedEx, Heineken and PepsiCo. An avid football fan fascinated by all things 'sports business' he is targeting a long and successful career in the sports business world.

After joining Samsung Electronics UK in 2015 on the Graduate Scheme, he worked within the Product Management and Channel Marketing teams, leaving the company in July 2021 to pursue an MBA at Esade Business School.

During the MBA Floris joined the student board to take on the role of VP of Events and Student & Alumni Relations, to help bring the cohort together through a series of initiatives and events. In his spare time Floris enjoys travelling the world, learning languages (Italian & Spanish) and playing padel, tennis and ping pong.

Very happy to contribute to and learn from the fantastic Esade network; reach out if you would to connect!

Nuria Burrial

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

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

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

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

Julia Sokolova

Professor of Accounting & Finance at EU Business School

Life motto: "Fortune favours the brave!"

Luis Fernández de la Vega

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

Eugenia Bieto

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

Thomas Widdershoven

Thom has worked in the financial industry for more than 8 years and was still working at ABN AMRO Bank when he started his Executive MBA in 2015. The EMBA helped him to change the industry and he is now working as a project manager in the airline industry at the French-Dutch company AirFrance-KLM. He is currently responsible for an Agile implementation at the Network Scheduling department.

Instagram: thomwiddershoven

Facebook: thom.widdershoven

Roberto Castro-Tomé

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.

https://www.instagram.com/castrurban
https://www.facebook.com/castrurban

Hemal Thacker

Hemal Thacker is a young professional with 3 years of experience in IT industry and 2+ years in the hospitality industry. He has done his B.E in Computer Science from University of Mumbai and MBA from ESADE Business School, Spain. He is currently leading the partnerships and acquisitions team at a hospitality start up, Vista Rooms. Over the 5+ years of work experience, he has developed expertise in Strategic Business Development, Sales Strategy and B2B Marketing.

Instagram: hemalthacker

André Sousa Cruz

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

Marco Büehler

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

Diego Molero

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

Cristina Franch Arnau

CVM Senior campaign management at Vodafone.
Enthusiastic and committed. Allergic to the status quo. Eager to explore, analyse and move beyond. As a team lead, I believe all of us can make a difference with the right motivation and direction. For my future, I regard to keep learning and pushing myself out of the comfort zone.

Lorena Sánchez

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

Eloi Noya

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

Begoña Landazuri

Professional of more than 25 years in the management of Human Resources. Passion to live abroad and enjoy the multicultural experience. I have lived, so far, in Switzerland, Brazil, Canada and Spain. My work experience is very varied in terms of sectors in which I have worked being that I started in the pharmaceutical sector and I have known sectors such as Insurance, Telecommunications, Private Hospitals, Retail and Infrastructure and Energy. I currently work at Acciona for the Industrial and Concessions Divisions, leading the Human Resources Department. Always looking for new ways to learn, I am a professor at EOI, European University and I collaborate with ESADE in the People Management Club.

Sara Pastor

Has over 14 years of experience in technology, big data, e-commerce and digital marketing, with a special focus in the travel industry. She is currently the Managing Director for the Destinations business in EMEA at ADARA, after having managed the media team in Europe Mainland. Before joining ADARA, Sara worked at LivingSocial, Travelzoo and Cisco Systems.

She serves as a member of the board of the Digital Club of ESADE Alumni, is the co-founder of the Women in e-travel association, and has recently won the "Revolut Everywoman Award" in the Executive Leader category.

Patricio López de Carrizosa

Es Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad de Sevilla y MBA por ESADE y por la universidad Loyola.

Actualmente desarrolla su carrera como Director de logística en Scalpers, firma de moda española con presencia internacional. Es además socio y co-fundador de AHT, empresa de diseño y confección de trajes de novia y fiesta a medida. Cuenta también con experiencia en el desarrollo de negocio en el sector industrial.

Entre sus intereses destacan la gestión del cambio, la transformación digital, la gestión de personas y la innovación. Además de la creación y desarrollo de empresas.

Inés Rovira

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.

Josep Miquel Torregrosa

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

Celia Franch

Analista de crédito.

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

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

Eduard Mendiluce

CEO of Anticipa Real Estate – CEO of  Aliseda Inmobiliaria 

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

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

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

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

Alvaro Alés

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

Daniel Reyes

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

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

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

José Campos

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

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

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

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

Maria Del Carmen Fernández

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

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

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

Álvaro Serrano

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

Miguel Mas

Miguel completed the Executive MBA at Esade (2005-2006), the International Management Programme in Sales and Marketing at the Volkswagen Group (2013-2014) and the Master in Legal Consultancy at Instituto de Empresa (1995-1996).

He now serves as Director of Purchasing and Transport at Volkswagen Group España Distribución (the group’s vehicle distribution company in Spain, which includes Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and light commercial vehicle brands).

He has 25 years of professional experience, of which he has spent the last 20 in the automotive industry, where he has held different managerial responsibilities. He previously worked as a Facility Manager for Nissan Spain, DB Transfesa and Ferrovial at Acciona.

He has a global vision of business, is proactive and is used to working with multidisciplinary teams.

In recent years, he has expanded his specific training in innovation and digitalisation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and at the International Seminar in Digital Transformation (ISDI) at Harvard.

Beatriz Díaz Serrano

Coaching for executives and managers in transformation processes

Coaching for first-time managers: 

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

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

Language: Spanish

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

Aditya Priyadarshi

Aditya is an Esade MBA (Class of 2016) with 10+ years of professional experience in Enterprise Software, Telecommunications and Management Consulting industries. Having obtained degrees in both business and technology, Aditya draws from his rich and diverse skill set to help companies leverage technology as a driver of profitable growth. He currently works at Oracle's Dublin office as a Senior Account Manager responsible for evangelizing core Oracle technologies and driving growth for the company in the UK mid-market.

Outside of work, Aditya is an avid practitioner of Krav Maga - an Israeli Mixed Martial Art. He loves reading non-fiction and curating music playlists.

Verónica Valls

Verónica holds a Bachelor in Law from the University of Málaga and a Master in ICT Law, Social Networks and Intellectual Property from Esade. She has built her career at law firms and international corporations. She currently works as an intellectual and industrial property lawyer at the Bimbo Group.

Rolando Carrazco

Ejecutivo con más de 15 años de experiencia. Actualmente me especializo en la adaptación de los negocios analógicos a un entorno digital, desde la definición de la estrategia y la automatización de procesos, hasta el acompañamiento comercial en la estrategia go-to-market. He implementado proyectos estratégicos en diversas industrias: automotriz, banca, microfinanzas, consultoría, seguros, medios, tecnología y educación en Latinoamérica.

Como ejecutivo corporativo, he trabajado en todos los niveles de la estrategia comercial, planificación, desarrollo y crecimiento en empresas como HSBC, Interbank, La Positiva y Pacífico Business School.

Me apasiona la docencia, colaboro como profesor y speaker de postgrado en diversas escuelas de negocio en Perú, Colombia y Centroamérica.
 

Carlos García

Executive Master in Digital Business at Esade (EMDB 18/19) with exchange at Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business in Silicon Valley. Professional experience includes global roles at SKF in Sales, Technology, E-business, Digital Solutions. After an International career based out of London and Madrid, Carlos has now been living in Gothenburg for the last few years, driving Digital Sales Solutions of SKF.

He has also joined COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology proposing programs in the area of Digitalization. 

Carlos is a Board member of the Esade Alumni Chapter in Sweden, which is based in Stockholm, and he is the representative in Gothenburg. If you are moving to Gothenburg or visiting this city, he will be happy to welcome you.  

Anthony Vallance-Owen

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

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

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

Carmen Vallhonesta

I am a professional with more than 18 years of experience in international-level management positions in business development at companies of various sizes in different sectors. As an executive coach, I guide leaders through the personal and professional development process during moments of change or uncertainty, enabling them to achieve their goals. Slow down to move forward.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English and French

Certifications:

Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coaching Federation

Systemic Coaching

Paula García Monné

MSc in Marketing Management 2019 – Class Representative  

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

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

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

Shalini Lakhwani

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

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

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

Guillermo Casasnovas

Profesor adjunto del Departamento de Sociedad, Política y Sostenibilidad de Esade, adscrito al Esade Center for Social Impact y al Instituto de Innovación Social. Realiza su actividad docente e investigadora en los campos del emprendimiento social y la inversión de impacto. Se doctoró en la Saïd Business School de la Universidad de Oxford. Antes de desarrollar su carrera académica, trabajó en el sector de las finanzas corporativas en Deloitte, dirigió el programa de aceleración social Momentum Project de Esade y fue profesor y consultor de la Universidad Centroamericana (UCA) de Nicaragua.

David Berruezo

Àmplia experiència en l’assessorament i auditoria d’empreses del sector de consum, turisme, gestió patrimonial, telecomunicacions i sector públic, gràcies als més de 13 anys de carrera professional tan a Deloitte com anteriorment a Arthur Andersen. Addicionalment, també vaig ocupar els càrrecs de responsable d’Administració del Grup i Director d’Auditoria Interna i Compliment Normatiu al Grup Pyrénées.

Sóc Lic&MBA per ESADE, i disposo de titulació específica sobre les Normes Internacionals de Comptabilitat del Sector Públic (NICSP) i àmplia experiència tan en NIIF com en normativa comptable andorrana i espanyola.

Entre les meves aficions, sóc un apassionat de la muntanya i del es activitats que s’hi poden practicar, però principalment de les curses i de l’esquí de muntanya. 

María Cristina González Susa

Nacida en Barcelona. Supongo que, debido a mi doble nacionalidad, siempre he buscado entornos internacionales. Me apasionan los nuevos retos, los cambios, viajar y la gente. Tengo más de 12 años de experiencia en Hosteleria, Retail y Consultoría en diferentes países principalmenteen el área de RRHH. Soy una defensora de la importancia de las habilidades en un entorno como el que vivimos hoy que tanto nos puede diferenciar como grandes líderes.

Fernando Moraga

• DIRECTOR GENERAL DEL GRUPO HIERROS ALFONSO
• Soy vicepresidente de la Unión de Almacenistas de Hierros de España, vocal de la Cámara de Comercio de Zaragoza y miembro de la Junta Directiva de Esade Alumni en Aragón. En 2017 obtuve el Premio ADEA al directivo del año 2017 en Aragón al desarrollo logístico.
• Comprometido con la mejora continua, saber gestionar la adaptabilidad, flexibilidad y el cambio en una organización preocupada por sus trabajadores es clave para conseguir la excelencia. En 2017 el Gobierno de Aragón reconoció a Hierros Alfonso con el premio Pilot. Ahora, buscamos nuevos éxitos en un entorno altamente competitivo.
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• Gestiono equipos multidisciplinares y propongo técnicas innovadoras de trabajo y bechmarking para intercambiar conocimiento. Convencido del aprendizaje permanente a lo largo de la vida, defiendo la creatividad y el diálogo para enfrentarnos a los desafíos del día a día empresarial. Soy especialista en gestión de crisis, reordenación del mercado y reposicionamiento de negocios.

Jose Alvarez Abad

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.

Elena López Tellez

TBD

Patrick Amengual

CEO & Founder en We Are Yellow

Eduard Torregrosa Sanchis

Desarrollo de Negocio, Estrategia, Digitalización, Venture Capital, Start Ups, Innovación

Carlos Julià

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

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

Joan Prat

Manager en Via Moda Andorra

Rocío Moreno Ruiz de Mier

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

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

Specialities:

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

Languages: Spanish, English

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

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

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

Jordi Cardona Blasco

Paula Navajas Ergüín

Con más de 20 años de experiencia tanto en el sector privado (KPMG) como en el de organizaciones internacionales (Naciones Unidas, Comité Olímpico Internacional), estoy encantada de apoyar a líderes y empresas en su camino hacia la mejora y la transformación.
Especializada en ayudar a los emprendedores y ejecutivos a crecer y ser más resilientes, encontrar la alineación y el propósito de su negocio, tomar decisiones, ir más allá del Síndrome del Impostor y a abrir un liderazgo y una mentalidad renovada y más ágil.

Acompaño a las empresas en la identificación de sus fortalezas (procesos, frameworks, estrategias...) así como su potencial. Les ayudo en el realineamiento con sus valores corporativos y en el logro de sus objetivos con un enfoque de innovación y mejora.

• Idioma sesiones: Francés, Inglés, Castellano y Catalán
• Certificaciones:
  • Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
  • Certified Leadership Circle Coach, The Leadership Circle (TLC)

Cesar Escobedo

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.

Miranda Fenoy

She is a graduate in Business Direction by Esade and Management by the University of Beijing. She is also a graduate of Psychology by UOC. She has been the first student to represent Esade on the international leadership program Future Leaders, which aims to form future global leaders with deep knowledge of China.

He has professional experience as a summer intern in investment banking in London (Goldman Sachs) and in strategic consultancy in Madrid (McKinsey ). Company). She will now be incorporated as a consultant into the offices of McKinsey . Company in New York.

José Carlos Ordás

TBD

Maria Pizzuto Espinosa

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.

Raimón Carbonell

Ray Carbonell went from being Qnary’s first employee to their current CEO in just seven years. Ray has worked with founder Bant Breen from day 0, serving as a key player in Qnary’s growth and success, powering sustainable and scalable business practices across finances, operations, sales, ultimately building Qnary’s global footprint.
Qnary helps executives strengthen their reputation and grow their online presence through social media content, thought leadership and talent branding, ultimately raising their and their organization’s digital profile, driving brand awareness, talent retention and acquisition, as well as a number of other media and business opportunities. Qnary works with top executives from Fortune 500 companies across every industry including tech, finance, law, marketing, consumer goods, recruitment, and development.
Qnary’s unique approach, blending the efficiency of SaaS supported solutions and human-powered strategy, has positioned the company as an award-winning organization, including accolades such as Inc 500 and Entrepreneur 360 in 2018 and 2019. Under his guidance, Qnary has become a global organization, with offices across the US, Europe, and Asia. Ray’s leadership, curiosity, creativity, and aptitude for data-driven strategy has empowered the team at Qnary to go above and beyond, delivering incredible success for our clients.
Prior to joining Qnary, Ray held multiple analyst positions in private equity, venture capital, and investment consulting firms. He also ran operations, e-commerce, and the finance department at Solex Partners, a leading Spanish food company based in Chicago.
Ray’s passion has always been to elevate and grow businesses, through consulting and supporting executives on-and-offline. His experience in the financial consulting industry allows him to bring that level of understanding and management to Qnary and Qnary’s clientele.

Ece Taşkınçay

I work at Koc Holding as a Strategy & Investments Manager, covering investments in startups from seed to growth stage, as well as VCs both in Turkiye and globally. Before that, I worked at early-stage VC funds; 500 Emerging Europe in Istanbul and Aldea Ventures in Barcelona. I received my Master's degree in Finance at ESADE Business School and my bachelor degree from Economics at Middle East Technical University.

Albert Janer

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.

Alexandra Valentín

As a finance professional with extensive experience, my focus is working directly with successful business owners, entertainers, and individuals associated with Act 60 (formerly Act 20/22) and their families, most of them residing in Puerto Rico and South Florida. Born and raised on the island, I possess a unique perspective and understanding of the financial landscape and the intricacies of conducting business in this region.

By leveraging cutting-edge technology and my firm’s extensive resources and services, I provide customized banking, borrowing, planning, and investment solutions tailored to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I have been an avid tennis player and dedicated runner throughout my life. I am also a passionate advocate for women's financial education. Engaging in various volunteer activities, I serve as a mentor and educator on financial literacy for Women of Tomorrow, act as the Florida Ambassador for Women and Wealth, participate in United Way's Women United initiative, and serve as a committee member for 100 Women in Finance in South Africa.

Camille Semeneri

Born in France and moved to the US at the age of eight. Grew up mostly in the US and Switzerland.

In 2016, moved to Spain for her BBA at ESADE (with a semester in Finland at Aalto University).

In 2020, moved to Ireland and then Italy to pursue a double MSc in International Management / CEMS at UCD and Bocconi.

In 2022, moved to Germany to work at Henkel in marketing strategy for the adhesives business.

In 2023, joined the alumni board of ESADE.

Pedro Kaplan

Business Development Director with a successful track record in international and multi-industry environments.

Strong background in Business Management and B2B sales with expertise in driving revenue growth, identifying new business opportunities, and implementing effective strategies.

Committed to delivering outstanding results and consistently improving business performance.

Key activities:

Business management and business strategic development at Technology Companies.

B2B sales.

Management consulting and corporate restructuring.

Go-to-market strategies.

Channel sales.

Company start-up and turnaround management.

Operations management, including cost reduction and business efficiency.

Budget planning and P&L management.

Business intelligence and revenue management.

Coordination of multicultural and cross-functional teams and international projects.

Extensive knowledge of the service robot, airline and retail business.

Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Carlos Martín

Passionate about sports, both professional and personal, I have oriented my career towards the Marketing side of the sports companies. Creating an exceptional, life-changing race experience for athletes from their first step to the finish line, helping to accomplish their challenges, designing a powerful strategy for sponsoring brands to connect with their targets and offering public institutions the potential to promote their territories and cities through sports events inspires and motivates me in my everyday work.

Ricardo Marquez

Trade Show Director

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

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

My instagram: @marqmx

Andrea Sala

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

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

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

Maria Luisa Vila

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

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.

Clare Zhong

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

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

Cristina Manchado Rubio

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

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

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

Pedro Cesar Galvan

Versatile and highly competent senior marketing VP and professional possessing more than 20 yearsof experience in managing director, CMO, CDO, growth hacker, COMMS, directing business development initiatives and in digital strategy and social media across Europe, Latin America, USA, Middle East, Africa and Asia regions. Significantly enhanced organizational reach and market share through the application of robust digital strategies, effective pricing and excellent client relationship management; transformed struggling units into vital, streamlined and growing businesses; also produced measurable year-on-year improvement under dynamic, shifting conditions and in downturn markets. Possesses solid management skills and the ability to analyze issues, devise continuous process improvements and incorporate initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations and decrease overall expenses with minimal resources. Besides Pedro has a proven track record on teaching marketing, sales and advertising for many years.

Óscar Cortés

Óscar is a professional with 20 years of experience leading institutional strategies and strengthening the administration’s relationships with companies, associations, lobbies and institutions. Through his work in a ministerial office and in various positions as a public employee, he developed expertise in the management of political environments and high-level institutional relations, as well as in building and developing narratives around strategies. He shares his experience by teaching in management programmes at various business schools and universities. His educational background is in industrial engineering and he received his management training at Esade and IESE.

Blog: i-public@

Alessio Cusin

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

Giuliana Robles

MArketing Consultant

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

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

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

Jordi Calbet

Degree in Economics and Business Studies from the UAB and AMP by IESE. ESADE Alumni Memeber root of the Big Data program and analytics for executives 2017.

Since January 2019 he is the Head of Digital Acceleration of Zurich Insurance at the Group level and is currently also president of the board of administration of Servizurich SAU, an entity that from Barcelona provides a wide range of technological and operational services to the Group's units throughout Europe and also in some areas in Latin America.

Until December of 2019 he was director of the Operations, Technology and Processes area of the Zurich Group in Spain since 2010 and previously he was for ten years financial director (CFO) in different phases at the level of Spain, southern Europe and continental Europe.

Jerome Trochet

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

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

Pilar Baltar

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.

Virtuts Angulo

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

Jordi Fabregat

Jordi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade and Director of the Executive Master in Economic-Financial Management in Barcelona.

He previously served as controller of a French multinational in the textile sector that distributes products through its own shops and through catalogue sales, as well as general manager of the manufacturing company that supplied this multinational. Before that, he managed a chain of shoe shops.

He has taught courses in Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and Portugal. His PhD thesis dealt with initial public offerings on the Spanish stock market and the Neuer Markt. His fields of interest include financial analysis and planning, investment decision-making and its effects on value creation, and the valuation of companies (especially non-listed companies) for acquisition processes, the search for investors for capital increases, and the placement of share packages.

He has advised numerous investors and entrepreneurs on company valuation operations. He is a member of the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts (IEAF) and sits on several boards of directors. He holds the Expert in Business Valuation Certificate, awarded by the IEAF.

Acisclo Pérez

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

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

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

Luis de Grandes Estrada

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

Manuel Rosales

Más de diez años de experiencia en el liderazgo y definición de estrategias de negocio, marketing y ventas para el sector de la automoción como la multinacional BMW Ibérica en Madrid y en organizaciones más locales como Grupo Avisa que representa las marcas del grupo Volkswagen en Sevilla. Inicio de carrera profesional en el mundo de la agencia local como Grupo Imagen y Quid quid, y en medios de comunicación como Vocento y Grupo Prisa. Especialista en proyectos de Transformación Digital y Customer Experience orientados a redefinir modelos de negocio y propuestas de valor con el fin de contribuir a desarrollar organizaciones más competitivas e innovadoras. Experiencia como emprendedor en diferentes start-up en sectores como retail o servicios. Apasionado de los ratos en familia y amigos, de la práctica del golf y pádel, y de viajar para disfrutar la experiencia de conocer rincones únicos.

Laura Martinez

Laura Martínez Molera is the Senior Product Marketing Manager for MathWorks. Laura is the technical lead for the Machine Learning and Data Science Solution where she leads the strategy, development and creation of technical content and marketing promotion. Prior to joining MathWorks, Laura was the Senior Marketing Manager at HubSpot where she was responsible for the go-to-market strategy for multiple regions and alignment with the Sales team.

Laura was born in Barcelona where she studied industrial engineering at UPC. She also holds a Master in Innovation and Entrepreneurship from ESADE and a Master in International Marketing from HULT, Boston, where she moved in 2014. Laura is living in Boston with her husband and son.

Maria Stefanoni

I am passionate about marketing and innovation. I graduated from the Esade MBA in 2018, after completing a semester in the American University of Georgetown. The MBA helped me boost my career and discover a deep passion for the healthcare industry. After the MBA, I briefly worked for the Spanish company Almirall, before landing at Johnson & Johnson where I entered in the marketing development program IRDP.

I started my career working as a communication and digital marketing consultant in various fields: arts, education, food and beverage, both in house as well as in agency. I got my BA and MA in foreign languages at the Venice University Ca' Foscari (with exchanges in France and Germany). As a result of my studies and the passion for traveling, I speak 6 languages fluently. I also hold an Executive Master in Digital Marketing from the Universidad Autonoma of Barcelona.

Jaime Castello

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

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

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

María Porta Ferrer

Specialities: Executive coaching, which consists of establishing an ongoing professional relationship to enable the coachee to:

• Develop further learning and discovery
• Commit to new actions
• Achieve extraordinary results in the professional sphere

My commitment to coachees is to provide them with a tool for developing their talent and potential starting in the present and moving towards the future. Over the course of the process, coachees learn to identify empowering or limiting beliefs, modify specific behaviours and develop skills to achieve their objectives. The process promotes a deeper understanding of how we relate to others and to ourselves. 

Language: English, Catalan and Spanish
Certification: Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation 

 

Carmen Ansotegui

Carmen is a Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade.

She holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, a Master in Economic Theory and a PhD in Economics, which has given her a broad vision of the world of finance. She is a Professor in the Department of Financial Management and Control at Esade, where she teaches and conducts research. Her main research interests are capital markets and asset valuation.

Her current research activities focus on alternative finance and shadow banking.

Christian Sipión

Senior business executive (C-Level) with more than 12 years of experience in the strategy and startup development fields within the educational sector. He is currently working as the International Project Director for Universidad Continental. In addition, he is the founder of Grupo Acelera and also serves as the Institutional Representative for the European digital business school, ISDI, in Latin America. 

Ramón Chalmeta

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

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

Jorge Cuervo Cimadevilla

As an executive coach with prior managerial experience and 10 years as a team coach, I am equipped to effectively guide processes of leadership development, personal change and career change, to work on overcoming obstacles and insecurities, to generate motivating visions and to change perspectives. I also assist with project leadership and organisational

change management. Due to my scientific and technical background, I have experience working with rational and analytical types who have difficulty accepting and managing their own emotions and those of their team.

Session languages: Spanish, Catalan and English

Certifications:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC) at the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI)
• TLC-certified

Anna Borrell

Digital business strategist. Especializada en el mundo digital, Anna empezó su carrera profesional en el mundo de las start ups i en el sector del deporte, trabajando en empresas como el FC Barcelona. En 2017, cursó el Executive Master en Digital Business por ESADE y desarrolló, durante casi tres años, la experiencia digital de Banco Sabadell. En 2020, volvió al mundo del deporte entrando en Dorna Sports, empresa propietaria de los derechos comerciales y televisivos de campeonatos de motor, entre ellos MotoGP™️. Allí ha empezado la construcción y desarrollo digital de sus OTTs. 
 

Claudia Muñoz Fresquet

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.

Laura Sala

Directora de Desarrollo del Talento (aprendizaje y desarrollo) de P&G para Europa, responsable de la Práctica de Talento global para FBNL, SE y Suiza (sede central).

Colabora con los responsables de línea y los directores de recursos humanos diseñando estrategias y facilitando la ejecución de soluciones según la capacidad de la empresa para incidir en su desempeño en la región (+50 mercados, +30.000 empleados, 15.000 millones de dólares de negocio). Supervisa los programas internacionales de Práctica del Talento (de adquisición y gestión del talento) en siete países. Ha desarrollado casi toda su carrera profesional en P&G, desempeñando distintos roles a escala local y regional en los departamentos de Recursos Humanos y Marca, al principio de su carrera.

Como líder en Talento, fue patrocinadora del programa Future Female Leaders, que busca fomentar el acceso de las mujeres a carreras de Ventas en P&G. Este programa se ha desarrollado en los últimos cuatro años, ha sido reconocido por P&G a escala global y se ha impartido en varios países.

Amalia Saavedra

Socia de Olivo Consulting, especializada en Finanzas e Inversiones. Me encanta mi trabajo y trabajar con emprendedores. Apoyo varias causas sociales principalmente vinculadas a la infancia.

Katharine D'Amico

Originally from Canada, Katharine is a Professor of Communication Strategy and Applied Neuroscience in the Executive Education programmes at Esade Business & Law School (Executive MBA, Executive Master in Global Governance and Progresa, an executive programme for emerging leaders organised by Deloitte and Esade). She is a well-known public speaker, having given talks at European Women in Tech, Microsoft Switzerland, PepsiCo, HP, General Electric, Lenovo, Bayer, Repsol Innovation & Technology Hub, EIT Health 2021, Facebook and Amazon Dubai. She has served as a mentor on public speaking and pitch-deck management for more than 800 startups from world-class accelerators in Spain and the European Union, where she has helped to raise more than €120 million in public and private funds. She is a mentor for Wayra (Telefónica) and Wayra’s Scale Up Women and The Thinx 5G, as well as for Barcelona World Mobile Capital. Katharine is the CEO of Swala Ventures, which invests in pre-seed and seed tech startups, particularly those focused on AR, MR, IoT and AI technologies. She is a member of the Mentoring and Coaching Network (MCN) of EIT Health, the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) and F10 Global. She has spoken at the conferences of the Society of Women Engineers in Europe, the European Union, APAC GMAT and the STEM Women’s Conference 2021.

Fernando Rivero

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

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

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

Elena Garrigues

TBD

Antonio Frau Salas

Tengo pasión por iniciar proyectos retadores y me gusta llevar equipos de personas. Mi rama de especialización es la Banca Privada, contabilidad, fiscalidad y finanzas.

Eduardo Gimenez

Dept. RR.HH en Ebroacero

Joao Rebelo

Sales Manager - Port Wine Brands: Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft, Krohn at The Fladgate Partnership

Vanesa Estorach

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

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

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

David Vicente

He has more than 20 years of experience leading strategic and business transformation projects in the public and private sectors, particularly in the media and telecommunications industries. In the last four years, he has focused on digital transformation programmes. 

He holds a Bachelor in Computer Engineering and has received complementary executive training at various business schools, including Esade, Santa Clara University (United States), IESE and La Salle (EMDB ‘17 and PMD ‘11 at Esade, MGTI ‘05 at La Salle). 

He currently serves as Director of the Digital Transformation Programme of Andorra. Before that, he served as Director of the Digital Transformation Programme of Andorra Telecom and Interim Director of the ActuaTech Foundation, where he developed the Smart Country Master Plan for Andorra. 

Perry Reyes

Perry began his Accounting and Finance career in Big 6 public accounting and has since held multiple CFO & Controller roles across many industries. He is currently happily entrenched the California Wine Industry and hopes to continue his growth in the wine world, possibly even internationally. His passion for management and entrepreneurship was a perfect foil for his ESADE education. He has also served on the SF Alumni Board for almost ten years now. Creating bonds with many other European business schools to help serve the ESADE SF alumni community in broader ways has always been a source of pride and joy, particularly during his tenure as chapter president.

In his spare time, Perry loves to travel the world and cook the foods learned on those travels. He is also extremely passionate about tennis (Rafa!), aikido and dance.

Email: pvfinancial@gmail.com

Alejandra Pérez Velandia

My name is Alejandra and I am from Colombia. I came to Barcelona three years ago to do the MSc in Marketing Management at Esade and fell in love with this city. After completing my studies, I joined the automotive industry as a trainee of the Volkswagen Graduate Programme. Now I am the Remarketing Project Manager in the Used Cars Department.

In my professional career, I have worked in many sectors, including banking, consultancy, insurance and FMCG. Every step is a new chapter and I am making the most of my current one in Barcelona.

My hobbies include going to the cinema, walking by the sea, doing yoga, going to concerts and festivals and simply enjoying every day. I am a very positive, energetic and open-minded person. I hope to transmit all my enthusiasm to this Chapter and its members!

See you soon!

Patricia Saiz

Patricia Saiz teaches international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration at Esade Law School. She also teaches in the Geneva LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), lectures at Columbia Law School’s U.S. Business Law Academy, and is a regular guest lecturer at Harvard Law School.

She regularly serves as a presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator or sole arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations. She is also a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, representing Spain. She has been included in numerous rankings, including WWL Arbitration 2023, Leaders League – Spain’s Best Arbitrators 2023 and Chambers 2023.

Prof. Saiz practised law in the United States for more than ten years and is a member of the bar in New York and Washington, D.C., as well as in Spain. During that time, she represented multinational corporations and states in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and inter-state arbitration.

She has a background in both civil law (Bachelor in Law and Master in Business Law from Esade Law School) and common law (Master in Laws from Harvard Law School). She speaks Spanish, English, French, French, Portuguese and Catalan, and understands German.

Luke Jahn

Luke Jahn finished the Esade MBA in 2022 and offers consultancy services through his own company Orso Business Services Limited offering Interim CFO and Management Consultancy services to VC backed starts ups. Luke also helps out with the Esade Entrepreneurship Institute as a mentor to starts ups, having completed the E-works accelerator himself.

Luke is an experienced finance and business professional with seven years experience in practice advising a full spectrum of clients, after which he then followed his passion for financial strategy and people from professional services in London, where he qualified as a Chartered ACCA accountant, to an international MBA in Barcelona and subsequently America for his exchange at Darden. He applied his consulting and entrepreneurship skills throughout the Esade MBA, on clients and start-ups, all the while being an MBA leader during a pandemic on the student council facilitating relations with 47 nationalities.

Now looking to his skills to find opportunities and solve problems for clients and a long-term position in financial leadership and technology, all the while finding every opportunity to cycle around London and the surrounding countryside.

José Miguel Martínez Checa

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

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

Gerard Alcántar

Biopharma executive & consultant with a proven track record in design & execute high-quality strategic solutions, achieve growth-oriented commercial strategies, drive operational efficiencies & market innovative healthcare services. Awarded for Strategic and Innovative projects in different career stages.

Matías Hilaire

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Marketing Management, Business Planning and Account Management. Strong business development professional graduated from ESADE Business & Law School. Fluent in both English and Spanish.

Jaime Schmidt

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Marcos Verburgh Rivera

With a bachelor’s in Business Administration, he has 15 years of experience in the fitness industry, where he has led the development, professionalization, and growth of chains of sports facilities in administrative and managerial roles.

A professor in the Master’s in Managing Sports Facilities at the University of Alcalá de Henares, he is currently the general manager of the chain of smart priced gyms Dreamfit, a benchmark thanks to its disruptive positioning on innovation and profitability in the industry in Spain.

Manuel Morales

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

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

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

Diego Fernando Cardona Madariaga

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

Vicky Ramirez

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 Dalal

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

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.

Isabel Marwitz

As coach and mentor to entrepreneurs and startups, Isabel supports companies in developing and executing cross regional and cultural growth strategies.

Karine Selma Laronze

Bachelor&MBA at ESADE, I also completed my CEMS Master's in International Management at ESADE and Stockholm School of Economics in 2007. After graduating, I worked more than 6 years in Business Consulting in Spain, South Africa and Colombia. I moved to Austria in 2014, where I have started a family. I am currently working as Project Manager at AEI, Agency for European Integration and Economic Development, in Vienna. I am a Spanish, French and Catalan native speaker, and also speak English and German fluently. I am involved in the Austria Chapter since its launch.

Jaime Schmidt

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

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

Amante de la tecnología y el deporte.

Ramon Serrallonga

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

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

Yulia Mukhacheva

Yulia Mukhacheva is a Spanish corporate lawyer working in Barcelona.

Yulia is an active member in the Alumni network of ESADE Business School. She holds a  Master in International Business and Commercial  Law by ESADE Law School. Currently, she is preparing a  Master in International Taxation Law.  Her specialization is in the field of international private law, corporate and business investments as well as tax structuring. She participated in post graduate programs at the renowned Hague Academy of International Law in The Netherlands.

As an engaged volunteer in the “ESADE Alumni Giving Back project” she uses her professional skills to support family companies in developing countries in Latin America 
Yulia’s spare time is dedicated to sports. Running is part of her daily routine and a perfect way to organize her working life. Her jogging shoes are always close at hand!  In summer time rafting and mountaineering in the Pyrenees are an excellent way to recharge her energy levels. She is fond of cutting-edge technological innovations and the latest computer gadgets.

Yulia works fluently in Spanish, Catalan, English and Russian.

Núria Pons

As the legal manager of SACRESA, a recognized company in the real estate sector, is responsible for keeping all the legal matters of the company: contractual, corporate and procedural. He has developed his entire professional career in the field of real estate law, both from the point of view of the internal lawyer of different developer and construction companies, and from the perspective of a real estate service provider like Servihabitat, and also in large law firms such as Garrigues or Hogan Lovells. She has a degree and Master in Business Law from ESADE and has completed her training with the preparation of oppositions to Property, Commercial and Personal Property Registrars as well as various specialization programs for lawyers.

Sara Pastor

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

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

Indira García

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.

Sonia Madurga

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 Serra

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.

Mónica Domínguez

Directora ComeOn Brands! B2B Marketing

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

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

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

Mónica Muñoz

Mónica is a co-founder and partner at The Innova Room©, a strategic consulting firm specialised in the tourism industry (hotels, restaurants and leisure). The Innova Room builds bridges between business and design, always with a focus on innovation. Its projects range from market and feasibility studies to the development of new lines of business, improving the user experience and market repositioning.

Mónica holds a Master in Architecture from the University of Navarra, an MBA from Esade and a Postgraduate Degree in Cultural Management from the Open University of Catalonia (UOC).

Over the course of more than 20 years, she has built her corporate career at multinational companies in various sectors, including hotels (NH Hotels), food and beverages (Heineken), architecture, engineering and consulting (IDOM International).

In 2010, she founded The Innova Room, where together with her partner she works on projects in Spain, Europe and Latin America. She is also a co-founder of other innovative ventures, including Mona & Leo Sustainable Lifestyle (a certified natural cosmetics brand) and INPULSA (an entrepreneurship and training network for the promotion of senior employment).

Multifaceted and committed to sharing knowledge, Mónica regularly contributes to media outlets, universities, business schools and professional forums on the subjects of innovation, design, tourism and entrepreneurship.

Mariano Rigau

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

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

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

Helena Borbón

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

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

Xavier López

Xavier has held senior management positions in the industrial, logistics and textile sectors. He gained professional experience by purchasing and managing companies. His main areas of interest are logistics and the transformation of operations. He is passionate about innovation and the implementation of new processes in companies.

Ricard Lascorz

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

Susana Sebastiá

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

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

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

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

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

Ana Puig Palomar

I guide individuals and teams in personal and group development processes and help organisations with a genuine desire to improve. I develop their leadership capacity and personal and interpersonal skills to enable them to achieve the best results as a team sustainably over time. I have more than 25 years of experience in management, having held business-management positions at various national and international companies.

Session languages: Spanish, Catalan and English

Main certifications:

• Professional Certified Coach (PCC), International Coaching Federation
• Certified Professional Co-Active Coach (CPCC), Coaches Training Institute
• Leadership Certification, The Leadership Circle
• Relational Styles – Bridge
   

Berta Santos Rouco

I provide guidance to people who are undergoing professional transition processes; people in the legal and engineering sectors who are facing new challenges that require management and team-leading skills; and women who wish to strengthen their female leadership. 

Languages: Spanish 

Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
 

Clàudia Cornella Durany

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

Coaching Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, English

Certifications: 

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

Alex Duran

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

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

Mercedes Sancho

Con 20 años de trayectoria corporativa en Dirección y Desarrollo de Personas, principalmente en el sector asegurador, en la actualidad es mentora y coach para el desarrollo y la transformación cultural de las organizaciones. Socia-directora de Knosis y co-fundadora de Leading People®, es PCC por la ICF, miembro activo en asociaciones de Business Mentoring y Coaching para el Liderazgo, y especialista en gestión de carreras. Desde 2011 colabora con ESADE como Career Coach y Advisor.

Rodrigo Rama Dellepiane

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

GH ‘86 / MBA ‘89

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

I provide growth tools to individuals, teams and organisations.

Deep, disruptive, tenacious and passionate.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, French and Portuguese

Certification: Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation

Josep Solé Pié

Graduado en ADE por ESADE y experiencia académica en la universidad norteamericana de Emory University, estado de Georgia. 

Josep inició su carrera en el departamento de Transacciones de Deloitte Barcelona como analista focalizándose en la reestructuración de empresas, asesoramiento de deuda y servicios de creación de valor para empresas. Durante la carrera universitaria, realizó prácticas en banca comercial de BBVA y en el departamento de estrategia y trade marketing de Reckitt Benckisser. 

Es un amante del baloncesto, deporte que sigue practicando actualmente en Liga EBA, y que paralelamente a su carrera profesional en el mundo empresarial, le ayuda a mantener y reforzar su carácter de grupo, competitividad y responsabilidad.  

Vishesh Dalal

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

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

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

Joaquín Acha

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

Pedro Ivan Rullán

Pilar Palau

Alberto Tubella

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.

Natalia Perciva

My name is Natalia and I am from Riga, Latvia.

I have 15 years of professional experience in analytical management, internal and external auditing, internal controls and risk identification in multinationals and startup companies.

I am active in Esade Ban and Alumni Social.

I enjoy travelling and active living, as well as discovering new places inside and outside the city.

Jaume Roig

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).

Salvador Viniegra Escanero

Socio Director Aliaudit Consultores

Silvia Parera Fontana

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

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

Anna Budziak

Senior Manager Commercial Management at Recipharm

Fernando Rodríguez Ferrer

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).

Maria Pedrals

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.

Joaquín Roca

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.

Samuel Pimentel

TBD

Fede Ruiz

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.

Elizabeth Keegan

TBD

Roi Villar Vázquez

I have specialised in health innovation for 15 years. I have a PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedicine from UCM, a CORE from Harvard Business School and a PMD from Esade. I care about my plant population, I enjoy the cultural scene from live music to contemporary art, and in my free time I like to attend conferences.

My career in health innovation has included positions in big pharma, research centres, hospitals, startups, venture capital and government agencies. I have held technical and leadership roles in operations, strategy, R&D, value creation and investment, building value proposals that involve various stakeholders and countries. With a focus on impact, inclusivity and sustainability, I entered politics as Chief of Staff in the Department of University, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in the Government of Navarre. Today, I improve the European environment for innovation as an Advisor on Innovation, Industrial Policy and Digital in the European Parliament in Brussels.

On the social side, I founded and presided over PRISMA, an association for affective-sexual and gender diversity in science, technology and innovation, and ComunicaBiotec, an association for biotechnology communicators. I previously led the Health 2.0 Madrid Digital Health meetings.

As an immunologist, I have published various articles in specialised journals, mentored various startups and participated in the faculty of various acceleration programmes. I also write opinion articles on innovation for various Spanish media outlets.

I am originally from Santiago de Compostela, Spain, and I am fluent in Italian, English, Catalan and French, although my native languages are Galician and Spanish . I currently live in Brussels, Belgium, and I fly regularly to Madrid and Barcelona. You can follow me on @erreuvedos.

Dr. Roi Villar Vázquez

Innovation and General Management.

Spanish cell: +34 600288873

Skype: roivillarv

Isabel Agundez

Isabel Agundez

Aida Rodríguez

Aida Rodríguez is an associate at Arias SLP, a boutique firm specializing in dispute resolution, where she acts as a lawyer, secretary and court assistant in international arbitration disputes. Aida was admitted as a lawyer in the Barcelona Bar Association in 2017 and in the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales in 2022. Aida Rodríguez speaks Spanish, English, French and Catalan.

Jessica Patricia Guerrero Jarama

As a MarTech International consultant, educator and speaker, I work with companies and professionals to design and apply digital strategies using technology to successfully position their brands. 

I have more than 13 years of professional experience and have also worked in sales management positions at BBVA, Movistar, and Entel. I have experience teaching micro-learning courses at the pre-graduate level at various schools in Peru. I have dedicated these last 6 years to digital marketing via my own consulting firm, Jg Digital, as well as teaching continuing education programs at PUCP, UCAL, and Toulouse Lautrec, in addition to providing tailor-made training to companies and serving as an international speaker.  

I hold an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales from Esade Business School in Madrid, Spain, in addition to a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Leavy School of Business at the University of Santa Clara in Silicon Valley, USA, as well as other diplomas in Community Management and Content Marketing from AulaCM in Madrid, Spain, and in Business Management from Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC). My undergraduate degree is in Business System Engineering from Universidad Científica del Sur.  

I am certified in Google Ads and Google Analytics and am an active member and speaker in communities such as Ladies that UX, Latinas en SEO, Women in Tech, and Women in PPC in Peru and around the world. 

Estoy certificada en Google Ads y Google Analytics, y soy miembro activo y portavoz de las comunidades Ladies that UX, Latinas en SEO, Women in Tech, Women in PPC en el Perú y en todo el mundo.

Elisabetta Nunziata

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

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

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

Joat Henrich

He holds a bachelor’s in Political and Government Science, a Master’s in Public Management and a Master’s in Public Direction. He is a public administration professional, academic contributor to EsadeGov and editor of PUBLIC. He has served as the president of the Catalan Public Management Association (2011-2017).

Alicia Vicente

Alicia Vicente is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Clikalia, the Spanish proptech which uses technology to speed up, facilitate and bring transparency to all housing-related processes, including buying and selling. Founded in 2018, Clikalia is one of the main scaleups in the Spanish economy.

Along with the CEO of Clikalia, Alister Moreno, Alicia is behind the company’s exponential growth, and since she joined it in 2019 it has expanded to Mexico, Portugal and France and has become a benchmark in a new kind of real estate. In 2021, Clikalia secured the highest financing round of a startup in the history of Spain: more than 460 million euros.

Prior to joining Clikalia, Alicia was part of the Neinor Homes teams, where she drove the company’s growth until it went public in record time and spearheaded its digital transformation.

She previously worked as a Real Estate Consultant at Deloitte, where she led projects and enhanced her analytical and transformative vision.

Alicia has a Corporate MBA from ESADE and an architecture degree from the Polytechnic University Madrid. She also pursued the executive program at Harvard Business School called “Endeavor Scaling Entrepreneurial Ventures.”

Jiang Li

Jacky was born in China but grew up in Barcelona. He speaks Spanish, Catalan, Chinese, English, and some French.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ESADE. Currently, he works in Schneider Electric, a leading industrial automation and energy company, as the Deputy Lead of Ecosystem Partnership in the Strategy department.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Jacky actively engages in volunteer activities and serves as the President of the Schneider Volunteer Association in Beijing. He is committed to positively impacting society and promoting social responsibility.

In his personal life, Jacky enjoys playing basketball, exploring new destinations through travel and has a love for dogs. He embraces an open-minded and sharing-oriented approach to life, cherishing the experiences and knowledge gained along the way.

If you are interested in learning more about Chinese affairs, feel free to reach out to him. He would be delighted to share further insights and engage in discussions with you.

Floriis Ruys

Floris Ruys es directivo sénior de Marketing Partnerships de TEAM Marketing AG, encargado de otorgar los derechos de patrocinio de la UEFA Champions League a FedEx, Heineken y PepsiCo. Aficionado del fútbol fascinado por todo lo relacionado con el sports business, se ha propuesto desarrollar una larga carrera de éxito en el mundo del negocio deportivo.

Tras incorporarse a Samsung Electronics UK en 2015, en el programa para graduados, trabajó en los equipos de Gestión del Producto y Marketing de Canal, y en julio de 2021 dejó la empresa para cursar un MBA en Esade Business School.

Durante el MBA, se incorporó al Comité de Estudiantes asumiendo el papel de vicepresidente de Eventos y Relaciones con los Estudiantes y los Alumni, para reunir a las promociones a través de una serie de iniciativas y eventos.

En su tiempo libre, le gusta viajar por todo el mundo, aprender idiomas (italiano y castellano) y jugar a pádel, tenis y ping-pong.

Está encantado de contribuir a la fantástica red de Esade, y aprender de ella. ¡Contacta con él si quieres conectar!

Nuria Burrial

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

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

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

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

Julia Sokolova

Professor of Accounting & Finance at EU Business School

Life motto: "Fortune favours the brave!"

Luis Fernández de la Vega

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

Eugenia Bieto

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

Yanyu Zheng

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.

Roberto Castro-Tomé

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.

https://www.instagram.com/castrurban
https://www.facebook.com/castrurban

Hemal Thacker

Hemal Thacker is a young professional with 3 years of experience in IT industry and 2+ years in the hospitality industry. He has done his B.E in Computer Science from University of Mumbai and MBA from ESADE Business School, Spain. He is currently leading the partnerships and acquisitions team at a hospitality start up, Vista Rooms. Over the 5+ years of work experience, he has developed expertise in Strategic Business Development, Sales Strategy and B2B Marketing.

Instagram: hemalthacker

Anna Fos Llopart

Anna Fos Llopart (MBA Part Time 2014) is a Board Member of the Esade Alumni Chapter in Frankfurt.  Originally from Barcelona, she leaves in Frankfurt since several years. Anna holds a wide experience in Governance Functions in the Pharmaceutical Sector. As a good mediterranean, she enjoys with good food and wine. While travelling, she enjoys of her passions: music and reading. Anna feels proud of being a member of F.C.Barcelona since several years and supports arts organisations as the Städel Museum in Frankfurt.

Marco Büehler

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

Luis Bajo

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Diego Molero

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

Cristina Franch Arnau

CVM Senior campaign management at Vodafone.
Enthusiastic and committed. Allergic to the status quo. Eager to explore, analyse and move beyond. As a team lead, I believe all of us can make a difference with the right motivation and direction. For my future, I regard to keep learning and pushing myself out of the comfort zone.

Lucía Lagunas

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.

Eloi Noya

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

Begoña Landazuri

Professional of more than 25 years in the management of Human Resources. Passion to live abroad and enjoy the multicultural experience. I have lived, so far, in Switzerland, Brazil, Canada and Spain. My work experience is very varied in terms of sectors in which I have worked being that I started in the pharmaceutical sector and I have known sectors such as Insurance, Telecommunications, Private Hospitals, Retail and Infrastructure and Energy. I currently work at Acciona for the Industrial and Concessions Divisions, leading the Human Resources Department. Always looking for new ways to learn, I am a professor at EOI, European University and I collaborate with ESADE in the People Management Club.

Gemma Sisó

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.

Patricio López de Carrizosa

Es Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad de Sevilla y MBA por ESADE y por la universidad Loyola.

Actualmente desarrolla su carrera como Director de logística en Scalpers, firma de moda española con presencia internacional. Es además socio y co-fundador de AHT, empresa de diseño y confección de trajes de novia y fiesta a medida. Cuenta también con experiencia en el desarrollo de negocio en el sector industrial.

Entre sus intereses destacan la gestión del cambio, la transformación digital, la gestión de personas y la innovación. Además de la creación y desarrollo de empresas.

Inés Rovira

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.

Celia Franch

Analista de crédito.

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

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

Eduard Mendiluce

CEO of Anticipa Real Estate – CEO of  Aliseda Inmobiliaria 

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

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

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

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

Angel Puig

Online business and innovation manager with a demonstrated history of working in the Internet industry (first project in 1995). Skilled in Innovation Financing, Business Planning, B2B, E-commerce and Entrepreneurship ("I know how to improve your business with an efficient use of technology"). Strong business development professional with a LADE & MBA from Esade and trained in Philosophy and Psychology in the E.E.P.A. (París).

Daniel Reyes

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

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

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

Maria Del Carmen Fernández

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

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

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

Ahmed Moussa

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

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

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

Álvaro Serrano

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

Miguel Mas

Miguel completed the Executive MBA at Esade (2005-2006), the International Management Programme in Sales and Marketing at the Volkswagen Group (2013-2014) and the Master in Legal Consultancy at Instituto de Empresa (1995-1996).

He now serves as Director of Purchasing and Transport at Volkswagen Group España Distribución (the group’s vehicle distribution company in Spain, which includes Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda and light commercial vehicle brands).

He has 25 years of professional experience, of which he has spent the last 20 in the automotive industry, where he has held different managerial responsibilities. He previously worked as a Facility Manager for Nissan Spain, DB Transfesa and Ferrovial at Acciona.

He has a global vision of business, is proactive and is used to working with multidisciplinary teams.

In recent years, he has expanded his specific training in innovation and digitalisation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and at the International Seminar in Digital Transformation (ISDI) at Harvard.

Beatriz Díaz Serrano

Coaching for executives and managers in transformation processes

Coaching for first-time managers: 

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

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

Language: Spanish

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

Maggie Robb

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

Verónica Valls

Verónica holds a Bachelor in Law from the University of Málaga and a Master in ICT Law, Social Networks and Intellectual Property from Esade. She has built her career at law firms and international corporations. She currently works as an intellectual and industrial property lawyer at the Bimbo Group.

José Quevedo

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

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

Researcher and permanent lecturer in digital topics. 

• International Solidarity Consultant at Esade. 

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

• Senior Management Program in Sustainability at EADA. 

Internationally accredited as an HR Business Partner by TP Group. 

Carlos García

Executive Master in Digital Business at Esade (EMDB 18/19) with exchange at Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business in Silicon Valley. Professional experience includes global roles at SKF in Sales, Technology, E-business, Digital Solutions. After an International career based out of London and Madrid, Carlos has now been living in Gothenburg for the last few years, driving Digital Sales Solutions of SKF.

He has also joined COST - European Cooperation in Science and Technology proposing programs in the area of Digitalization. 

Carlos is a Board member of the Esade Alumni Chapter in Sweden, which is based in Stockholm, and he is the representative in Gothenburg. If you are moving to Gothenburg or visiting this city, he will be happy to welcome you.  

Anthony Vallance-Owen

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

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

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

Mª Pilar Mestre Aramendia

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

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

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

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

Languages: Spanish and Catalan

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

Paula García Monné

MSc in Marketing Management 2019 – Class Representative  

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

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

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

Shalini Lakhwani

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

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

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

Eduard Mendiluce (MBA 97)

Miembro del Patronato de Esade. Licenciado en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales por la UAB, MBA por Esade y AMP por el IESE.

Consejero delegado de Anticipa Real Estate y Aliseda Inmobiliaria, encargado de gestionar los portfolios de los inmuebles adquiridos por Blackstone y por otros clientes en España.

Es vicepresidente de ASVAL, miembro del Patronato de la Fundación Esade, vicepresidente del Club Inmobiliario Esade Alumni y miembro de la Comisión Ejecutiva del Chapter Barcelona de ULI.

David Berruezo

Àmplia experiència en l’assessorament i auditoria d’empreses del sector de consum, turisme, gestió patrimonial, telecomunicacions i sector públic, gràcies als més de 13 anys de carrera professional tan a Deloitte com anteriorment a Arthur Andersen. Addicionalment, també vaig ocupar els càrrecs de responsable d’Administració del Grup i Director d’Auditoria Interna i Compliment Normatiu al Grup Pyrénées.

Sóc Lic&MBA per ESADE, i disposo de titulació específica sobre les Normes Internacionals de Comptabilitat del Sector Públic (NICSP) i àmplia experiència tan en NIIF com en normativa comptable andorrana i espanyola.

Entre les meves aficions, sóc un apassionat de la muntanya i del es activitats que s’hi poden practicar, però principalment de les curses i de l’esquí de muntanya. 

María Cristina González Susa

Nacida en Barcelona. Supongo que, debido a mi doble nacionalidad, siempre he buscado entornos internacionales. Me apasionan los nuevos retos, los cambios, viajar y la gente. Tengo más de 12 años de experiencia en Hosteleria, Retail y Consultoría en diferentes países principalmenteen el área de RRHH. Soy una defensora de la importancia de las habilidades en un entorno como el que vivimos hoy que tanto nos puede diferenciar como grandes líderes.

Diego Martínez

Soy ingeniero industrial por el Centro Politécnico Superior de Zaragoza y por la Universidad Tecnológica de Compiègne (Francia) y director comercial de Grupo Pronet desde su fundación hace ya 21 años. Soy igualmente miembro de la junta directiva del Círculo Aragonés de Economía.

Mi experiencia como empresario me ha hecho entender y empatizar con las inquietudes de los profesionales desde la perspectiva directiva o de equipo. Una de mis obsesiones es potenciar el talento y la iniciativa, y en ESADE he encontrado un lugar perfecto porque comparten y fomentan estos valores.

En ESADE alumni tengo la suerte de poder dar continuidad a la energía y deseos de contribución al sector profesional que me transmitió el PDC y además de compartir el entusiasmo, el conocimiento y la experiencia con mis grandes compañeros, sin duda un privilegio y una experiencia altamente motivante.

Empresario, emprendedor e inquieto por naturaleza

Jose Alvarez Abad

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.

Elena López Tellez

TBD

Antoni Frederic Mudoy

Managing Director, distribuidora Rotger S.L

Eduard Torregrosa Sanchis

Desarrollo de Negocio, Estrategia, Digitalización, Venture Capital, Start Ups, Innovación

Xavi Roca

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.

 

Joan Prat

Manager en Via Moda Andorra

Rocío Moreno Ruiz de Mier

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

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

Specialities:

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

Languages: Spanish, English

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

Alfredo Saenger

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.

Alba Collado Forcadell

Roanne Othman

Roanne works as a consultant with startups. Before enrolling in the MBA programme at Esade Business School (class of 2020), she acquired more than eight years of professional experience in multidisciplinary functions such as business and product development in e-commerce, retail and fashion, as well as account management in oil and gas. She has lived in seven countries so far and is passionate about new businesses, dogs and jazz.

Cesar Escobedo

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.

Miranda Fenoy

She is a graduate in Business Direction by Esade and Management by the University of Beijing. She is also a graduate of Psychology by UOC. She has been the first student to represent Esade on the international leadership program Future Leaders, which aims to form future global leaders with deep knowledge of China.

He has professional experience as a summer intern in investment banking in London (Goldman Sachs) and in strategic consultancy in Madrid (McKinsey ). Company). She will now be incorporated as a consultant into the offices of McKinsey . Company in New York.

Josuan Eguiluz Castañeira

Josuan holds a Bachelor in Law and ICT from the University of Deusto (2020). He completed the Double Master in Legal Practice + Intellectual Property, New Technologies and Data Protection at Esade Law School in 2021. He currently practises law in the Intellectual Property, New Technologies and Data Protection Department at Cuatrecasas and is a Legal Counsel Secondee at Adevinta.

Maria Pizzuto Espinosa

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.

Raimón Carbonell

Ray Carbonell went from being Qnary’s first employee to their current CEO in just seven years. Ray has worked with founder Bant Breen from day 0, serving as a key player in Qnary’s growth and success, powering sustainable and scalable business practices across finances, operations, sales, ultimately building Qnary’s global footprint.
Qnary helps executives strengthen their reputation and grow their online presence through social media content, thought leadership and talent branding, ultimately raising their and their organization’s digital profile, driving brand awareness, talent retention and acquisition, as well as a number of other media and business opportunities. Qnary works with top executives from Fortune 500 companies across every industry including tech, finance, law, marketing, consumer goods, recruitment, and development.
Qnary’s unique approach, blending the efficiency of SaaS supported solutions and human-powered strategy, has positioned the company as an award-winning organization, including accolades such as Inc 500 and Entrepreneur 360 in 2018 and 2019. Under his guidance, Qnary has become a global organization, with offices across the US, Europe, and Asia. Ray’s leadership, curiosity, creativity, and aptitude for data-driven strategy has empowered the team at Qnary to go above and beyond, delivering incredible success for our clients.
Prior to joining Qnary, Ray held multiple analyst positions in private equity, venture capital, and investment consulting firms. He also ran operations, e-commerce, and the finance department at Solex Partners, a leading Spanish food company based in Chicago.
Ray’s passion has always been to elevate and grow businesses, through consulting and supporting executives on-and-offline. His experience in the financial consulting industry allows him to bring that level of understanding and management to Qnary and Qnary’s clientele.

Carlos Hernández Durán

Carlos Hernández Durán joined Uría Menéndez in 2018 and is a senior associate in the International Arbitration and Litigation Group in Madrid.

He has more than seven years of experience acting as a lawyer and arbitration secretary in commercial and investment-protection arbitration proceedings before various arbitral institutions and jurisdictions. He has experience working on cases subject to various legislations and related to different industrial sectors (construction, energy, engineering and telecommunications). He frequently represents multinational corporations and sovereign states in proceedings for recognition, enforcement and annulment of arbitral awards.

Before joining Uría Menéndez, he worked at another firm in Barcelona for three years.

His mother tongues are Spanish and Catalan, he is fluent in English and has a basic level of German

Albert Janer

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.

Alexandra Valentín

As a finance professional with extensive experience, my focus is working directly with successful business owners, entertainers, and individuals associated with Act 60 (formerly Act 20/22) and their families, most of them residing in Puerto Rico and South Florida. Born and raised on the island, I possess a unique perspective and understanding of the financial landscape and the intricacies of conducting business in this region.

By leveraging cutting-edge technology and my firm’s extensive resources and services, I provide customized banking, borrowing, planning, and investment solutions tailored to help clients achieve their financial goals.

Beyond my professional endeavors, I have been an avid tennis player and dedicated runner throughout my life. I am also a passionate advocate for women's financial education. Engaging in various volunteer activities, I serve as a mentor and educator on financial literacy for Women of Tomorrow, act as the Florida Ambassador for Women and Wealth, participate in United Way's Women United initiative, and serve as a committee member for 100 Women in Finance in South Africa.

Ana Isabel Palomo Rodríguez

I am a positive, passionate and committed leader with strong management and project, team and product development skills. I learn quickly, solve problems creatively and love building projects from start to finish. After earning my bachelor’s at the University of Virginia, I began to explore the world of marketing and strategy. My professional experiences include consumer products companies like Unilever and PDC Latin America, where I was in charge of developing multi-brand promotions, new products, P&L and income goals, which ended up doubling sales in less than six months. More recently, I completed an MBA at ESADE Business School, where I continued to learn and develop my passion for business and marketing. I was a member of the board of the Marketing Club and earned a degree with a concentration in marketing. After graduating, I joined the team at BAC Credomatic and led a group of coordinators, where I was in charge of meeting the invoicing, penetration, budget and market share goals for more than 6 different credit card loyalty programs. After that, I struck out on my own with a business called Kamaleó that sells acrylic and rattan products, which is what I am currently doing.

My work experience has involved the daily use of marketing strategy, branding, team management, project management and data-driven analysis. I believe that my work experience, education and positive attitude make me an outstanding candidate for a high-performance team.

Camille Semeneri

Born in France and moved to the US at the age of eight. Grew up mostly in the US and Switzerland.

In 2016, moved to Spain for her BBA at ESADE (with a semester in Finland at Aalto University).

In 2020, moved to Ireland and then Italy to pursue a double MSc in International Management / CEMS at UCD and Bocconi.

In 2022, moved to Germany to work at Henkel in marketing strategy for the adhesives business.

In 2023, joined the alumni board of ESADE.

Pedro Kaplan

Business Development Director with a successful track record in international and multi-industry environments.

Strong background in Business Management and B2B sales with expertise in driving revenue growth, identifying new business opportunities, and implementing effective strategies.

Committed to delivering outstanding results and consistently improving business performance.

Key activities:

Business management and business strategic development at Technology Companies.

B2B sales.

Management consulting and corporate restructuring.

Go-to-market strategies.

Channel sales.

Company start-up and turnaround management.

Operations management, including cost reduction and business efficiency.

Budget planning and P&L management.

Business intelligence and revenue management.

Coordination of multicultural and cross-functional teams and international projects.

Extensive knowledge of the service robot, airline and retail business.

Fluent in Portuguese, English and Spanish.

Carlos Martín

Passionate about sports, both professional and personal, I have oriented my career towards the Marketing side of the sports companies. Creating an exceptional, life-changing race experience for athletes from their first step to the finish line, helping to accomplish their challenges, designing a powerful strategy for sponsoring brands to connect with their targets and offering public institutions the potential to promote their territories and cities through sports events inspires and motivates me in my everyday work.

Ricardo Marquez

Trade Show Director

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

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

My instagram: @marqmx

Andrea Sala

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

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

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

Eulalia Vilaclara

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

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.

Isabel Markwitz

As coach and mentor to entrepreneurs and startups, Isabel supports companies in developing and executing cross regional and cultural growth strategies.

Cristina Manchado Rubio

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

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

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

Pedro Cesar Galvan

Versatile and highly competent senior marketing VP and professional possessing more than 20 yearsof experience in managing director, CMO, CDO, growth hacker, COMMS, directing business development initiatives and in digital strategy and social media across Europe, Latin America, USA, Middle East, Africa and Asia regions. Significantly enhanced organizational reach and market share through the application of robust digital strategies, effective pricing and excellent client relationship management; transformed struggling units into vital, streamlined and growing businesses; also produced measurable year-on-year improvement under dynamic, shifting conditions and in downturn markets. Possesses solid management skills and the ability to analyze issues, devise continuous process improvements and incorporate initiatives to increase efficiency, streamline operations and decrease overall expenses with minimal resources. Besides Pedro has a proven track record on teaching marketing, sales and advertising for many years.

Óscar Cortés

Óscar is a professional with 20 years of experience leading institutional strategies and strengthening the administration’s relationships with companies, associations, lobbies and institutions. Through his work in a ministerial office and in various positions as a public employee, he developed expertise in the management of political environments and high-level institutional relations, as well as in building and developing narratives around strategies. He shares his experience by teaching in management programmes at various business schools and universities. His educational background is in industrial engineering and he received his management training at Esade and IESE.

Blog: i-public@

Andrea Roberto Bifulco

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.

Giuliana Robles

MArketing Consultant

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

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

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

Jordi Calbet

Degree in Economics and Business Studies from the UAB and AMP by IESE. ESADE Alumni Memeber root of the Big Data program and analytics for executives 2017.

Since January 2019 he is the Head of Digital Acceleration of Zurich Insurance at the Group level and is currently also president of the board of administration of Servizurich SAU, an entity that from Barcelona provides a wide range of technological and operational services to the Group's units throughout Europe and also in some areas in Latin America.

Until December of 2019 he was director of the Operations, Technology and Processes area of the Zurich Group in Spain since 2010 and previously he was for ten years financial director (CFO) in different phases at the level of Spain, southern Europe and continental Europe.

Pilar Baltar

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.

Virtuts Angulo

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

Jordi Fabregat

Jordi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade and Director of the Executive Master in Economic-Financial Management in Barcelona.

He previously served as controller of a French multinational in the textile sector that distributes products through its own shops and through catalogue sales, as well as general manager of the manufacturing company that supplied this multinational. Before that, he managed a chain of shoe shops.

He has taught courses in Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, Mexico and Portugal. His PhD thesis dealt with initial public offerings on the Spanish stock market and the Neuer Markt. His fields of interest include financial analysis and planning, investment decision-making and its effects on value creation, and the valuation of companies (especially non-listed companies) for acquisition processes, the search for investors for capital increases, and the placement of share packages.

He has advised numerous investors and entrepreneurs on company valuation operations. He is a member of the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts (IEAF) and sits on several boards of directors. He holds the Expert in Business Valuation Certificate, awarded by the IEAF.

Ona Serra

Board Member – Finances responsible

Bachelor of Business Administration and Master of Business Administration by Esade, in 2003 I started my professional career at Ernst & Young, in Barcelona, in the External Audit division. In 2006 I joined Miguel Torres, where I was the Head of the International Financial Controlling Department at the Group's Headquarters, where I worked till I moved to Dubai, in 2012. From 2013 to 2017 I was the Finance Controller & Finance Manager at Natura Bissé in Dubai. Since 2017 I provide advisory and consulting services to Companies.  

I live in Dubai since 2012 and I am a Board Member of Dubai Esade Alumni Chapter since 2016 (in charge of the Finance area).

Luis de Grandes Estrada

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

Patricia Sotelo

tbd

Lluis Lana

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

Manuel Rosales

Más de diez años de experiencia en el liderazgo y definición de estrategias de negocio, marketing y ventas para el sector de la automoción como la multinacional BMW Ibérica en Madrid y en organizaciones más locales como Grupo Avisa que representa las marcas del grupo Volkswagen en Sevilla. Inicio de carrera profesional en el mundo de la agencia local como Grupo Imagen y Quid quid, y en medios de comunicación como Vocento y Grupo Prisa. Especialista en proyectos de Transformación Digital y Customer Experience orientados a redefinir modelos de negocio y propuestas de valor con el fin de contribuir a desarrollar organizaciones más competitivas e innovadoras. Experiencia como emprendedor en diferentes start-up en sectores como retail o servicios. Apasionado de los ratos en familia y amigos, de la práctica del golf y pádel, y de viajar para disfrutar la experiencia de conocer rincones únicos.

Silvia Manent

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

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

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

Maria Stefanoni

I am passionate about marketing and innovation. I graduated from the Esade MBA in 2018, after completing a semester in the American University of Georgetown. The MBA helped me boost my career and discover a deep passion for the healthcare industry. After the MBA, I briefly worked for the Spanish company Almirall, before landing at Johnson & Johnson where I entered in the marketing development program IRDP.

I started my career working as a communication and digital marketing consultant in various fields: arts, education, food and beverage, both in house as well as in agency. I got my BA and MA in foreign languages at the Venice University Ca' Foscari (with exchanges in France and Germany). As a result of my studies and the passion for traveling, I speak 6 languages fluently. I also hold an Executive Master in Digital Marketing from the Universidad Autonoma of Barcelona.

Jaime Castello

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

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

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

Mercedes Sancho Jaime

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

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

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

Carmen Ansotegui

Carmen is a Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Accounting at Esade.

She holds a Bachelor in Business Administration, a Master in Economic Theory and a PhD in Economics, which has given her a broad vision of the world of finance. She is a Professor in the Department of Financial Management and Control at Esade, where she teaches and conducts research. Her main research interests are capital markets and asset valuation.

Her current research activities focus on alternative finance and shadow banking.

Axel Yildiz

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

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

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

Christian Sipión

Senior business executive (C-Level) with more than 12 years of experience in the strategy and startup development fields within the educational sector. He is currently working as the International Project Director for Universidad Continental. In addition, he is the founder of Grupo Acelera and also serves as the Institutional Representative for the European digital business school, ISDI, in Latin America. 

Ramón Chalmeta

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

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

Montserrat Altarriba Palomares

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

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, English and French

Certifications:

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

Anna Borrell

Digital business strategist. Especializada en el mundo digital, Anna empezó su carrera profesional en el mundo de las start ups i en el sector del deporte, trabajando en empresas como el FC Barcelona. En 2017, cursó el Executive Master en Digital Business por ESADE y desarrolló, durante casi tres años, la experiencia digital de Banco Sabadell. En 2020, volvió al mundo del deporte entrando en Dorna Sports, empresa propietaria de los derechos comerciales y televisivos de campeonatos de motor, entre ellos MotoGP™️. Allí ha empezado la construcción y desarrollo digital de sus OTTs. 
 

Claudia Muñoz Fresquet

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

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

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

José Ramon Serra

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

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

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

Laura Sala

Directora de Desarrollo del Talento (aprendizaje y desarrollo) de P&G para Europa, responsable de la Práctica de Talento global para FBNL, SE y Suiza (sede central).

Colabora con los responsables de línea y los directores de recursos humanos diseñando estrategias y facilitando la ejecución de soluciones según la capacidad de la empresa para incidir en su desempeño en la región (+50 mercados, +30.000 empleados, 15.000 millones de dólares de negocio). Supervisa los programas internacionales de Práctica del Talento (de adquisición y gestión del talento) en siete países. Ha desarrollado casi toda su carrera profesional en P&G, desempeñando distintos roles a escala local y regional en los departamentos de Recursos Humanos y Marca, al principio de su carrera.

Como líder en Talento, fue patrocinadora del programa Future Female Leaders, que busca fomentar el acceso de las mujeres a carreras de Ventas en P&G. Este programa se ha desarrollado en los últimos cuatro años, ha sido reconocido por P&G a escala global y se ha impartido en varios países.

Martino Nogueira Canle

Gerente de Museo de Arte Contemporáneo.  Mi experiencia se ha desarrollado en las áreas de control financiero además del estudio de procesos y operaciones en el sector servicios en Pymes y multinacionales.

Katharine D'Amico

Originally from Canada, Katharine is a Professor of Communication Strategy and Applied Neuroscience in the Executive Education programmes at Esade Business & Law School (Executive MBA, Executive Master in Global Governance and Progresa, an executive programme for emerging leaders organised by Deloitte and Esade). She is a well-known public speaker, having given talks at European Women in Tech, Microsoft Switzerland, PepsiCo, HP, General Electric, Lenovo, Bayer, Repsol Innovation & Technology Hub, EIT Health 2021, Facebook and Amazon Dubai. She has served as a mentor on public speaking and pitch-deck management for more than 800 startups from world-class accelerators in Spain and the European Union, where she has helped to raise more than €120 million in public and private funds. She is a mentor for Wayra (Telefónica) and Wayra’s Scale Up Women and The Thinx 5G, as well as for Barcelona World Mobile Capital. Katharine is the CEO of Swala Ventures, which invests in pre-seed and seed tech startups, particularly those focused on AR, MR, IoT and AI technologies. She is a member of the Mentoring and Coaching Network (MCN) of EIT Health, the Professional Women’s Network (PWN) and F10 Global. She has spoken at the conferences of the Society of Women Engineers in Europe, the European Union, APAC GMAT and the STEM Women’s Conference 2021.

Marta Guirao

Con más de 30 años de experiencia profesional, desde el año 2001 Marta ha venido ocupado posiciones de dirección en diferentes empresas tanto familiares como pertenecientes a grupos internacionales, que operan en diversos sectores como el de servicios, inmobiliario o la industria de alimentación y bebidas.

Desde sus comienzos en el departamento fiscal de PWC a principios de los años 90 y hasta su incorporación al grupo familiar El Enebro en 2018 como directora general, ha desarrollado su carrera fundamentalmente en el ámbito tributario y mercantil, liderando proyectos corporativos a nivel nacional e internacional.

Licenciada en Derecho y Master en Asesoría Fiscal de Empresas por el IE, en 2020 cursó el Programa de Consejeros (ESADE), compatibilizando en la actualidad su actividad laboral con sus responsabilidades como consejera independiente.

Santiago Solanas

TBD

Antonio Frau Salas

Tengo pasión por iniciar proyectos retadores y me gusta llevar equipos de personas. Mi rama de especialización es la Banca Privada, contabilidad, fiscalidad y finanzas.

Eduardo Gimenez

Dept. RR.HH en Ebroacero

Joao Rebelo

Sales Manager - Port Wine Brands: Taylor's, Fonseca, Croft, Krohn at The Fladgate Partnership

Rosa María Sanz

TBD

Reno Seider

Reno grew up in Berlin, completed his Bachelor and Master’s degree in Business Administration at ESADE Business School in Barcelona and holds a CEMS Master’s degree in International Management from HEC Paris. 

He is the Head of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at Oriente, a leading Southeast Asian Fintech platform headquartered in Hong Kong. Prior to joining Oriente, he worked at the Latin America M&A Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan in New York and Santiago de Chile, and the Investment Banking Division at Deutsche Bank in São Paulo.

Devoted to promoting diversity and empowering young talent, he is a member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, President of the city’s ESADE Alumni Chapter, and a volunteer for various non-profit organizations.

A passionate start-up advisor and crypto investor, Reno enjoys spending time with friends, exploring new cultures, as well as practicing hobbies such as DJing, basketball, running, wakeboarding and chess.

David Vicente

He has more than 20 years of experience leading strategic and business transformation projects in the public and private sectors, particularly in the media and telecommunications industries. In the last four years, he has focused on digital transformation programmes. 

He holds a Bachelor in Computer Engineering and has received complementary executive training at various business schools, including Esade, Santa Clara University (United States), IESE and La Salle (EMDB ‘17 and PMD ‘11 at Esade, MGTI ‘05 at La Salle). 

He currently serves as Director of the Digital Transformation Programme of Andorra. Before that, he served as Director of the Digital Transformation Programme of Andorra Telecom and Interim Director of the ActuaTech Foundation, where he developed the Smart Country Master Plan for Andorra. 

Perry Reyes

Perry began his Accounting and Finance career in Big 6 public accounting and has since held multiple CFO & Controller roles across many industries. He is currently happily entrenched the California Wine Industry and hopes to continue his growth in the wine world, possibly even internationally. His passion for management and entrepreneurship was a perfect foil for his ESADE education. He has also served on the SF Alumni Board for almost ten years now. Creating bonds with many other European business schools to help serve the ESADE SF alumni community in broader ways has always been a source of pride and joy, particularly during his tenure as chapter president.

In his spare time, Perry loves to travel the world and cook the foods learned on those travels. He is also extremely passionate about tennis (Rafa!), aikido and dance.

Email: pvfinancial@gmail.com

Alejandra Pérez Velandia

My name is Alejandra and I am from Colombia. I came to Barcelona three years ago to do the MSc in Marketing Management at Esade and fell in love with this city. After completing my studies, I joined the automotive industry as a trainee of the Volkswagen Graduate Programme. Now I am the Remarketing Project Manager in the Used Cars Department.

In my professional career, I have worked in many sectors, including banking, consultancy, insurance and FMCG. Every step is a new chapter and I am making the most of my current one in Barcelona.

My hobbies include going to the cinema, walking by the sea, doing yoga, going to concerts and festivals and simply enjoying every day. I am a very positive, energetic and open-minded person. I hope to transmit all my enthusiasm to this Chapter and its members!

See you soon!

Patricia Saiz

Patricia Saiz teaches international commercial arbitration and investment arbitration at Esade Law School. She also teaches in the Geneva LL.M. in International Dispute Settlement (MIDS), lectures at Columbia Law School’s U.S. Business Law Academy, and is a regular guest lecturer at Harvard Law School.

She regularly serves as a presiding arbitrator, co-arbitrator or sole arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations. She is also a member of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, representing Spain. She has been included in numerous rankings, including WWL Arbitration 2023, Leaders League – Spain’s Best Arbitrators 2023 and Chambers 2023.

Prof. Saiz practised law in the United States for more than ten years and is a member of the bar in New York and Washington, D.C., as well as in Spain. During that time, she represented multinational corporations and states in international commercial arbitration, investment arbitration and inter-state arbitration.

She has a background in both civil law (Bachelor in Law and Master in Business Law from Esade Law School) and common law (Master in Laws from Harvard Law School). She speaks Spanish, English, French, French, Portuguese and Catalan, and understands German.

Iris Acosta

Empathetic program manager with 10 years of experience in academic administration and human resources, skilled at distilling complex concepts and making them digestible for diverse stakeholders. Enthusiastic about entrepreneurship, creating inclusive educational opportunities, and helping mission-driven companies grow through business development. 

José Miguel Martínez Checa

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

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

Matías Hilaire

Experienced Chief Executive Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Marketing Management, Business Planning and Account Management. Strong business development professional graduated from ESADE Business & Law School. Fluent in both English and Spanish.

Jaime Schmidt

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Pepe Cano

Director de estrategia y desarrollo de negocio.

Líder de proyectos del ámbito del deporte y el bienestar.

Fundador de la Organización Internacional Just a Lifestyle que promueve el deporte en entornos desfavorecidos de países en vías de desarrollo.

Miembro del Comité Olímpico Organizador London 2012.

Colabora como profesor de máster en liderazgo, gestión de equipos y negocio.

Más de 14 años de experiencia inmerso en proyectos diversos en 6 países, lo que le ha permitido desarrollar una visión global de negocio que implementa con compromiso, adaptabilidad y determinación. “Soy un apasionado del deporte y un entusiasta de su capacidad para transformar la sociedad”.

Manuel Morales

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

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

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

Guillermo Valles

Como Director de Procurement de Saica estoy a cargo de un equipo de profesionales con la responsabilidad de comprar y aprovisionar para las seis fábricas de papel de papel de la compañía en España, Francia y el Reino Unido.

El equipo se encarga además de liderar las compras centrales para las otras tres divisiones del grupo Saica. Participo además activamente en todas aquellas líneas de trabajo de las asociaciones sectoriales que tengan como objetivo incrementar la recogida y el reciclado del papel usado tanto en España como en Europa

Juan Francisco Mejía

Juan Francisco Mejía. Casado. Licenciado en Ciencias Administrativas y Licenciado en Banca y Finanzas por la Universidad Metropolitana de Caracas, programa de Administración y Dirección de Empresas por ESADE, Curso Académico de Doctorado en Economía Internacional y Desarrollo por la Universidad de Barcelona, cursos en ESADE de Finanzas y Empresa Familiar. Consultor internacional en proyectos de Organismos Multilaterales, Director-Fundador de la Empresa de Consultoría SOLUCIONA EMPRESARIAL con oficinas en Venezuela-República Dominicana-Panamá.

Vicky Ramirez

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 Dalal

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.

Isabel Marwitz

As coach and mentor to entrepreneurs and startups, Isabel supports companies in developing and executing cross regional and cultural growth strategies.

Karine Selma Laronze

Bachelor&MBA at ESADE, I also completed my CEMS Master's in International Management at ESADE and Stockholm School of Economics in 2007. After graduating, I worked more than 6 years in Business Consulting in Spain, South Africa and Colombia. I moved to Austria in 2014, where I have started a family. I am currently working as Project Manager at AEI, Agency for European Integration and Economic Development, in Vienna. I am a Spanish, French and Catalan native speaker, and also speak English and German fluently. I am involved in the Austria Chapter since its launch.

Daniel Schlager

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.”

Caspar Hartmann

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.

Yulia Mukhacheva

Yulia Mukhacheva is a Spanish corporate lawyer working in Barcelona.

Yulia is an active member in the Alumni network of ESADE Business School. She holds a  Master in International Business and Commercial  Law by ESADE Law School. Currently, she is preparing a  Master in International Taxation Law.  Her specialization is in the field of international private law, corporate and business investments as well as tax structuring. She participated in post graduate programs at the renowned Hague Academy of International Law in The Netherlands.

As an engaged volunteer in the “ESADE Alumni Giving Back project” she uses her professional skills to support family companies in developing countries in Latin America 
Yulia’s spare time is dedicated to sports. Running is part of her daily routine and a perfect way to organize her working life. Her jogging shoes are always close at hand!  In summer time rafting and mountaineering in the Pyrenees are an excellent way to recharge her energy levels. She is fond of cutting-edge technological innovations and the latest computer gadgets.

Yulia works fluently in Spanish, Catalan, English and Russian.

Núria Pons

As the legal manager of SACRESA, a recognized company in the real estate sector, is responsible for keeping all the legal matters of the company: contractual, corporate and procedural. He has developed his entire professional career in the field of real estate law, both from the point of view of the internal lawyer of different developer and construction companies, and from the perspective of a real estate service provider like Servihabitat, and also in large law firms such as Garrigues or Hogan Lovells. She has a degree and Master in Business Law from ESADE and has completed her training with the preparation of oppositions to Property, Commercial and Personal Property Registrars as well as various specialization programs for lawyers.

Diego Molero

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 García

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.

Sonia Madurga

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 Serra

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.

Daniel Sánchez

Daniel holds a Bachelor in Economics and an MBA from Esade, as well as an MBA from the University of Chicago.

He is a co-founder and general partner at Nauta Capital, a technology venture capital firm that was founded in Barcelona and currently has offices in London and Munich. He gained experience as an mergers and acquisitions consultant at Deloitte and as Deputy General Manager at Taurus. He has been a board member at the European private equity association Invest Europe and at the Spanish Association of Capital, Growth and Investment (ASCRI).

At various stages of his career, has been a collaborator and academic assistant at Esade, teaching finance, strategy and international business expansion.

Mónica Domínguez

Directora ComeOn Brands! B2B Marketing

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

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

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

Mónica Muñoz

Mónica is a co-founder and partner at The Innova Room©, a strategic consulting firm specialised in the tourism industry (hotels, restaurants and leisure). The Innova Room builds bridges between business and design, always with a focus on innovation. Its projects range from market and feasibility studies to the development of new lines of business, improving the user experience and market repositioning.

Mónica holds a Master in Architecture from the University of Navarra, an MBA from Esade and a Postgraduate Degree in Cultural Management from the Open University of Catalonia (UOC).

Over the course of more than 20 years, she has built her corporate career at multinational companies in various sectors, including hotels (NH Hotels), food and beverages (Heineken), architecture, engineering and consulting (IDOM International).

In 2010, she founded The Innova Room, where together with her partner she works on projects in Spain, Europe and Latin America. She is also a co-founder of other innovative ventures, including Mona & Leo Sustainable Lifestyle (a certified natural cosmetics brand) and INPULSA (an entrepreneurship and training network for the promotion of senior employment).

Multifaceted and committed to sharing knowledge, Mónica regularly contributes to media outlets, universities, business schools and professional forums on the subjects of innovation, design, tourism and entrepreneurship.

Mariano Rigau

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

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

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

Helena Borbón

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

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

José Luis Morales

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

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

Ricard Lascorz

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

Susana Sebastiá

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

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

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

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

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

Marguerite Chaignot

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

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

Specialities: 

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

Languages: Spanish, English, French

Certification: 

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

Berta Santos Rouco

I provide guidance to people who are undergoing professional transition processes; people in the legal and engineering sectors who are facing new challenges that require management and team-leading skills; and women who wish to strengthen their female leadership. 

Languages: Spanish 

Associate Certified Coach (ACC), International Coach Federation
 

Clàudia Cornella Durany

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

Coaching Languages: Catalan, Spanish, French, English

Certifications: 

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

Alex Duran

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

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

Teresa Nicolau

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

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

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

Rodrigo Rama Dellepiane

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

GH ‘86 / MBA ‘89

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

I provide growth tools to individuals, teams and organisations.

Deep, disruptive, tenacious and passionate.

Languages: Spanish, Catalan, French and Portuguese

Certification: Coach certified by the International Coaching Federation

Maximiliano Ranftl

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

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

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

Vishesh Dalal

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

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

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

Joaquín Acha

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

Miguel Galmes

Ingeniero y MBA hispano-alemán de 49 años de edad, especializado en gestión de proyectos, eficiencia energética y sostenibilidad en el sector de la hostelería de ocio.

Más de 20 años de experiencia profesional en diversos sectores en áreas como dirección general, gestión de proyectos, facility management, sostenibilidad, estrategia y diseño organizativo.

Idiomas nativos: Español, alemán y catalán. Inglés fluido. Portugués, italiano y francés muy básicos.

Creativo, autodidacta, analítico.

Casado y con 3 hijos.

Pilar Palau

Alberto Tubella

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.

Natalia Perciva

My name is Natalia and I am from Riga, Latvia.

I have 15 years of professional experience in analytical management, internal and external auditing, internal controls and risk identification in multinationals and startup companies.

I am active in Esade Ban and Alumni Social.

I enjoy travelling and active living, as well as discovering new places inside and outside the city.

Jaime-Enrique Hugas

Jaime-Enrique is a co-founder and co-CEO, alongside his brother Paco, of Conren Tramway, a real estate investment and management company focused on investing in and developing office, residential and mixed-use buildings. He is also a board member of the Association of Construction Developers of Catalonia (APCE) and a member of the Urban Land Institute.

Before founding Conren Tramway, Jaime-Enrique worked in the financial industry of London, where he lived for 20 years. During that time, he was a partner responsible for Iberia at a European private equity fund and worked for 11 years in the investment banking and M&A departments of Morgan Stanley and JP Morgan.

He holds a Lic&MBA from Esade a Bachelor in Law from the University of Barcelona. He received a scholarship from La Caixa in the United Kingdom. He is also a graduate of the Executive Program for Growing Companies at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. He has frequently collaborated with faculty from Esade’s Department of Economics and Finance, teaching classes in subjects organised by this department.

He was a co-founder and, for 13 years, president of the United Kingdom Chapter of Esade Alumni. He served as treasurer and vice chair of the British Spanish Society, a foundation that promotes UK-Spain relations. He has sat on the board of several organisations in Spain, including SARquavitae and Consorci de Salut i Social de Catalunya.

Salvador Viniegra Escanero

Socio Director Aliaudit Consultores

Joan Romero

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).

Anna Budziak

Senior Manager Commercial Management at Recipharm

Maria Pedrals

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.

Joaquín Roca

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.

Samuel Pimentel

TBD

Neveen Hussein

Neveen is a Regional Business Development Manager at Siemens Energy Hub Middle East. She has extensive experience in account management, strategy formation and execution, GTM strategies, sales and business development.

She moved to Dubai in 2021, but has been living and working in the GCC for the past 12 years.
Her previous experience includes working in the telecommunications industry for 10 years. Last year, she shifted her career to join the energy sector.
Neveen is passionate about having an impact on everyone’s life that she crosses paths with. She is also passionate about learning and above all having fun while doing it!

She has a Bachelor in Business Administration from Cairo University, a Professional Certificate in Marketing from the American University in Cairo and an Executive MBA from Esade.

Elizabeth Keegan

TBD

Roi Villar Vázquez

I have specialised in health innovation for 15 years. I have a PhD in Biochemistry and Biomedicine from UCM, a CORE from Harvard Business School and a PMD from Esade. I care about my plant population, I enjoy the cultural scene from live music to contemporary art, and in my free time I like to attend conferences.

My career in health innovation has included positions in big pharma, research centres, hospitals, startups, venture capital and government agencies. I have held technical and leadership roles in operations, strategy, R&D, value creation and investment, building value proposals that involve various stakeholders and countries. With a focus on impact, inclusivity and sustainability, I entered politics as Chief of Staff in the Department of University, Innovation, and Digital Transformation in the Government of Navarre. Today, I improve the European environment for innovation as an Advisor on Innovation, Industrial Policy and Digital in the European Parliament in Brussels.

On the social side, I founded and presided over PRISMA, an association for affective-sexual and gender diversity in science, technology and innovation, and ComunicaBiotec, an association for biotechnology communicators. I previously led the Health 2.0 Madrid Digital Health meetings.

As an immunologist, I have published various articles in specialised journals, mentored various startups and participated in the faculty of various acceleration programmes. I also write opinion articles on innovation for various Spanish media outlets.

I am originally from Santiago de Compostela, Spain, and I am fluent in Italian, English, Catalan and French, although my native languages are Galician and Spanish . I currently live in Brussels, Belgium, and I fly regularly to Madrid and Barcelona. You can follow me on @erreuvedos.

Dr. Roi Villar Vázquez

Innovation and General Management.

Spanish cell: +34 600288873

Skype: roivillarv

Aida Rodríguez

Aida Rodríguez is an associate at Arias SLP, a boutique firm specializing in dispute resolution, where she acts as a lawyer, secretary and court assistant in international arbitration disputes. Aida was admitted as a lawyer in the Barcelona Bar Association in 2017 and in the Roll of Solicitors of England and Wales in 2022. Aida Rodríguez speaks Spanish, English, French and Catalan.

Sergio Martínez

I am currently the Global CEO of Keralty, a healthcare organization that offers comprehensive healthcare solutions tailored to people’s specific needs. With over 5 years in this role, I have led the company's global operations and contributed to its growth and success.

Before joining Keralty, I served as the Chief Executive Officer of Sanitas Internacional Europa & Asia for 2 years and 9 months. During my tenure, I oversaw the development of healthcare models and strategies and helped position the company as an industry leader. We experienced significant growth and became a consolidated business group during this time.

I also have experience in operations and maintenance, having served as the Director of Operations at Alimatic for 7 years. This position allowed me to develop a strong understanding of efficient operations and maintenance practices.

In terms of education, I completed a Global CEO program at IESE Business School - University of Navarra. I also earned a diploma in Health and Society Management of Primary Healthcare from Fundación Universitaria Sanitas. Additionally, I hold an MBA in Finance and Marketing from Esade Business School and a degree in Industrial Engineering with a specialization in Electromechanics from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. I began my educational journey with a degree in Electronic Engineering and Industrial Electricity from Alumni Escola Universitària Salesiana de Sarrià.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership, strategic thinking, and a passion for making a positive impact. I am committed to driving growth, developing innovative solutions, and contributing to the betterment of society through my work in the healthcare and renewable energy sectors.

Jessica Patricia Guerrero Jarama

As a MarTech International consultant, educator and speaker, I work with companies and professionals to design and apply digital strategies using technology to successfully position their brands. 

I have more than 13 years of professional experience and have also worked in sales management positions at BBVA, Movistar, and Entel. I have experience teaching micro-learning courses at the pre-graduate level at various schools in Peru. I have dedicated these last 6 years to digital marketing via my own consulting firm, Jg Digital, as well as teaching continuing education programs at PUCP, UCAL, and Toulouse Lautrec, in addition to providing tailor-made training to companies and serving as an international speaker.  

I hold an Executive Master in Marketing and Sales from Esade Business School in Madrid, Spain, in addition to a Diploma in Digital Marketing from the Leavy School of Business at the University of Santa Clara in Silicon Valley, USA, as well as other diplomas in Community Management and Content Marketing from AulaCM in Madrid, Spain, and in Business Management from Universidad de Ciencias Aplicadas (UPC). My undergraduate degree is in Business System Engineering from Universidad Científica del Sur.  

I am certified in Google Ads and Google Analytics and am an active member and speaker in communities such as Ladies that UX, Latinas en SEO, Women in Tech, and Women in PPC in Peru and around the world. 

Estoy certificada en Google Ads y Google Analytics, y soy miembro activo y portavoz de las comunidades Ladies that UX, Latinas en SEO, Women in Tech, Women in PPC en el Perú y en todo el mundo.

Elisabetta Nunziata

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

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

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

Jaime Gallego

Jaime Gallego has worked exclusively in international commercial arbitration and international investment arbitration since 2004, with a particular focus on Latin America and Spain. He has worked in around 30 arbitrations in different sectors, including energy (with oil and gas), mining, telecommunication, armaments, transport, real estate and construction/infrastructure. They were subject to the regulations of the CIADI, the CNUDMI, the CCI, the LCIA, the SCAI/Swiss and the CIAC, among others. The applicable bodies of law, both substantive and trial, originated in both the Roman-Germanic traditions and in common law.

He works as party lawyer and an arbitrator.

Jaime Gallego is an English and Spanish lawyer and works constantly in arbitrations in both English and Spanish, as he is a native speaker of both languages. He also works in arbitrations in French. He is the former president of the Swiss Chapter of the Spanish Arbitration Club (CEA), a member of the mining committee of the IBA (International Bar Association) and a member of several different associations of arbitrators.

Before joining LALIVE, Jaime Gallego worked as a lawyer on the international arbitration team (2004-2009) at Dechert LLP in Paris and at SJ Berwin LLP in London, where he did the English “training contract” and later joined the commercial law department (2000-2003).

He earned a Master’s in International Conflict Resolution (with honors) at University College London in the United Kingdom (2003-2004), as well as a bachelor’s and a master’s in Law (specialization in tax law), both from Esade (1994-1999).

Alicia Vicente

Alicia Vicente is the Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Clikalia, the Spanish proptech which uses technology to speed up, facilitate and bring transparency to all housing-related processes, including buying and selling. Founded in 2018, Clikalia is one of the main scaleups in the Spanish economy.

Along with the CEO of Clikalia, Alister Moreno, Alicia is behind the company’s exponential growth, and since she joined it in 2019 it has expanded to Mexico, Portugal and France and has become a benchmark in a new kind of real estate. In 2021, Clikalia secured the highest financing round of a startup in the history of Spain: more than 460 million euros.

Prior to joining Clikalia, Alicia was part of the Neinor Homes teams, where she drove the company’s growth until it went public in record time and spearheaded its digital transformation.

She previously worked as a Real Estate Consultant at Deloitte, where she led projects and enhanced her analytical and transformative vision.

Alicia has a Corporate MBA from ESADE and an architecture degree from the Polytechnic University Madrid. She also pursued the executive program at Harvard Business School called “Endeavor Scaling Entrepreneurial Ventures.”

Laura Nieto

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

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

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

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

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