Food & Beverage
Sara is a Senior Manager with over seven years of experience in General Management at multinational consumer goods companies. She also has extensive functional experience in Sales, Marketing, Procurement, and Advertising in international environments (Europe and Latin America) and local roles (Spain and Portugal). She has proven experience in strategic business transformations with positive results. She has served on the Board of Directors of renowned forums (FIAB, AECOC, etc.). She is an inspirational leader of large teams with coaching skills.
Strategia & RRHH
Guido is a professor in the Department of People Management in Organizations and Director of the Negotiation Unit. He is a partner at Inicia Corporate (M&A and Corporate Finance). He holds a PhD in Philosophy (Management) from the University of Navarra and an MBA from IESE, University of Navarra. Prof. Stein advises business owners and management committees. He is a member of The International Academy of Management and the International Advisory Board (MCC) (Budapest), and a contributor to People and Strategy Journal, Corporate Ownership & Control, Harvard Deusto Business Review, European Business Review, and Expansión.
Corporate Affairs & Communication
Silvia is a C-suite executive with extensive experience in the technology sector in private equity settings, leading communications, branding, public affairs, sustainability, and governance across various geographies. Her expertise combines strategy, intangibles management, corporate positioning, and leadership in successful business transformation and efficiency processes. She has participated in the acquisition of more than 21 companies and various integrations. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Renfe Viajeros and the Advisory Board of Fundación Hermes. She previously served on the boards of Forbes Spain and the Navarra Business Confederation. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
Consumo, M&A, & Private Equity
Thomas has led global businesses in consumer, luxury, and optical, driving their growth and transformation. He led the expansion of GVO Optic and was a member of the Executive Committee of Safilo Group. At Mondelez, he participated in key acquisitions such as United Biscuits, Lu, and Cadbury. He started in marketing at Beiersdorf-Nivea, Quaker Oats, and Imperial Tobacco. He has also advised private equity funds and strategic consulting firms. His experience combines strategy and execution, leading business transformation, organizational optimization, and talent development. He holds a degree from ICADE and is fluent in Spanish, German, English, and Portuguese.
Comunicación Corporativa & Relaciones Institucionales
Isabel is an expert in corporate communications, institutional relations, and business intelligence. With over 20 years of experience, she has led strategies for companies such as DT Global Europe, Club Excelencia en Gestión, and the Spanish Society of Geriatrics. Her experience includes strategic consulting, internal and external communications, and image consulting for executives. A journalist for media outlets such as Agencia Efe and RNE, she is also a writer. She is a member of the Madrid Business Forum, APRI, and a board member of the Hispano-British Foundation.
Mobile & Technology
Gennaro has been CEO of Apple in Spain for 15 years. A seasoned CEO with over 20 years of experience in management and technology, he has extensive experience leading diverse geographic areas and successfully opening new markets. He is skilled in strategic planning, innovation, and team building, and has a track record of creating and leading teams, driving growth and profitability. He currently serves on the advisory boards of corporations and investment funds in various geographies.
Organización, Estrategia & Procesos RRHH
Lorena is a professional with more than 20 years of experience in human resources and organizational management. Since September 2007, she held the position of General Manager of Human Resources and Organization at Vocento, where she led compensation strategies, organizational structure, and regulatory compliance, driving process and efficiency improvements. Previously, she worked as a Process Consultant at BearingPoint. She holds a degree in Industrial Engineering and a Master's in Business Administration from IESE Business School. She also trained in Labor Relations at the Centro de Estudios Garrigues and specialized in Business Artificial Intelligence at Esade. She has also served as a board member at El Norte de Castilla.
Construction & Family Business
Manuel has a solid track record as Chairman of the Board of Directors at DANOSA. He has forged a career defined by strategic leadership and the ability to guide organizations toward digital transformation, innovation, and significantly contributing to technological advancement in his sector, over 60 years of family business ownership. He has co-founded several companies and managed the integration and entry of private capital to support the growth and improve the governance of his companies.
Legal Corporate & M&A
Fernando is a Partner in the Corporate M&A and International Development department at the law firm Ramón y Cajal, where he joins after a long career at Gómez Acebo y Pombo. He has advised on many of the largest acquisitions and integrations in Spain in recent years and has also served as Secretary of the Board of Directors for numerous companies, including Google, FCC, and ITP. He is the author of various publications on commercial matters. He holds a degree in Law with a specialization in economics, a Diploma in European Studies from the College of Europe (Bruges), and a PIL training from Harvard Law School. He works and is fluent in Spanish, English, and French.
Educación Ejecutiva & Gobernanza
Manuel is an expert in executive education, governance, and strategic management with more than 20 years of experience leading and transforming educational institutions internationally. He has held key positions at Schiller International University, IESE Business School, Reinga Investments, and Euroforum Spain, leading accreditation processes in the US, Europe, and the Middle East. A specialist in organizational restructuring, acquisitions, and joint venture negotiations, he has developed strategic plans that have driven the growth and sustainability of various institutions in highly competitive environments.
Energía & Infraestructuras
Mario is an executive with over 20 years of international experience in renewable energy, construction, and digital sectors. He is currently CEO and member of the Executive Board of IGE-Windpark, and an industrial advisor at Livingstone Partners. He has held key positions at Vestas (as Deputy CEO), Iberdrola (where he was Country Manager for Portugal and Brazil), and Odebrecht (as Executive Director). His career highlights strategic leadership, international expansion, M&A, and institutional relations in Europe, Africa, and Latin America. He speaks Spanish, English, Portuguese, and Danish, and combines business acumen with solid operational management.
Ecommerce & Transformación
Víctor es un líder empresarial con una sólida trayectoria en estrategia, eCommerce y transformación organizativa. Fue Managing Director de Westwing España durante más de 12 años, donde fundó y consolidó el negocio hasta los 70M€, liderando todas las áreas operativas y participando en la salida a bolsa del grupo. Anteriormente, fue consultor senior en Bain & Company y The Bridgespan Group, con experiencia internacional en Madrid, París, Buenos Aires y Chicago, con formación en IESE e ICADE.