Manuel is the Senior Manager of Data Science projects in Grant Thornton Spain. Portfolio & Program Manager for a large backlog of projects for BIM implementation and Business Intelligence, Big Data and Machine Learning applications on the Construction Sector. He previously held positions of responsibility in the management and control of the business in OHL Construction and FCC, where he began his career as a PMP.

He is a Civil Engineering Engineer with Specialization in Structures and Numerical Calculation from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia. It has the PMP Certification of the Project Management Institute. He combines his professional activity with specialized training in Big Data and Artificial Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree in Law and Economics and Business Studies from the Pontifical University of Comillas (Madrid).

He currently holds the position of Risk Director for Spain, which includes both retail and wholesale activities. He is also responsible for the recoveries area.

His professional career began at Continental Illinois Bank, although most of it has been spent within the BBVA Group, where he has held various positions, including: Director of Capital Markets, Executive Chairman of BBVA Puerto Rico, Director of Corporate Banking for Spain and Portugal, and Director of Business and Corporate Banking for Spain and Portugal.

Among other professional activities, he is a distinguished collaborator at Comillas Pontifical University, where he has taught various courses over the years, including ‘Sources of Financing,’ ‘Financial Analysis,’ and currently ‘Financial Markets.’

He holds a degree in Law from the University of Valladolid and a Master's degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology Law from Carlos III University. He is CISA and CRISC certified by ISACA.
He has been with Banco Santander for over 18 years, and since 2014 he has worked in Non-Financial Risks, where he is responsible for business continuity, resilience, third-party risk management and transformation risk.
He is a member of the Cyber Resilience Centre of the ISMS Forum.

Fernando is a highly esteemed executive with more than 39 years of financial experience at large multinational corporations. He is started his professional career at the audit firm, Arthur Andersen and he became the financial director of Dragados Servicios y Concesiones (ACS Group) for 10 years. He then moved to become the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Sacyr for 7 years before becoming the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Testa. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Merlin Properties.

Fernando has a degree in Economics and Business Administration and a Law Degree from ICADE (Specialty E-3) in Madrid and he is a guest lecturer at several prestigious business schools.

With more than 20 years of experience in strategic and operational management in the maritime and port sector, and in infrastructure management, Ramón Piñeiro has spent most of his career at the ACCIONA group, where he held various management positions at Trasmediterránea, including Director of Ports and Chief Operating Officer (COO), and was appointed CEO of ACCIONA Mobility, leading the development of the group's electric mobility business.

He has also managed large-scale infrastructure projects under public-private partnership (PPP) schemes.

He currently has his own firm specialising in the comprehensive management of maritime assets throughout their life cycle and in strategic consulting on sustainability, energy transition and digitalisation in the maritime sector.

A Naval and Oceanic Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, with an EMBA from the EOI, he complements his professional work with the coordination of specialised training initiatives and maritime market analysis. He is a member of the ANAVE Steering Committee and participates as a lecturer in maritime economics and business management programmes.

Victor is a Financial and Wealth Advisor at AXA Exlclusiv. He gained extensive experience in Financial Markets at CM Capital and INE. He was responsible for Derivatives and International Markets at Mercados y Gestión de Valores S.A. and he was responsible for the Capital Market Department at Banco Madrid.

He holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration with a specialty in Quantitative Methods from the UAM, a Master in Portfolio Management from IE and has the EFA Accreditation from EFPA. He combines his professional activity with teaching in quantitative methods.

Emilio has over 30 years of profession experience in the area of accounting and financial reporting. He has worked for a multinational energy company and was responsible for the internal audit, economic and accounting administration, accounting regulations, internal control and financial economic reporting to national and international regulatory bodies. In 2005, he led IFRS projects and he has implemented the new Internal Control System for the preparation of Financial Information (SCIIF) for listed groups on the stock exchange. He has also been a director in different companies.

Emilio has a Degree in Business Administration from the Complutense University of Madrid and is graduate of the Programa de Desarrollo Directivo (PDD) at the IESE Business School. Emilio also has experience as a guest lecturer in the field of accounting, internal control and financial economic reporting at several prestigious business schools.

Expert in financial markets and investor relations, business and product development, marketing, market development, customer and channel management, quality, management control and reporting. Development of strategic projects and internal consulting. Direct responsibilities in governance, compliance, corporate relations, public affairs, communications management, social media and ESG.

Bachelor of Law from San Pablo CEU University, Diploma in Business Taxation from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, Master's Degree in Tax Consultancy and Tax Law from the European Business School, and Diploma in Operational Informatics from the Pontifical University of Salamanca.

Professional career in leading companies in the financial, insurance, real estate and construction sectors, holding various positions at all levels of the organisation. Banco Santander, Skandia-Old Mutual Group, Sacyr-Vallehermoso-Testa Group (8 years) and Lar España Real Estate SOCI

From an academic perspective, Francisco has experience teaching at various prestigious business schools and has participated in specialised tailor-made training programmes.

Bachelor's degree in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid, MBA from IE Business School, and Master's degree in International Business Administration from Georgetown University.

In 2011, he joined CBRE as Director of Market Analysis and Investment Strategies for Spain, and in 2014 he established CBRE's Alternative Investments team within the Capital Markets department.

In 2011, he joined CBRE as Director of Market Analysis and Investment Strategies for Spain, and in 2014 he established CBRE's Alternative Investments team within the Capital Markets department.

He also regularly collaborates as a visiting professor with Oxford Brookes University, Nottingham Trent University, and the Marshall School of Business at the University of Southern California, as well as other institutions.

Doctorate in Law, Education and Development. Engineer in Industrial Organisation and Diploma of Advanced Studies in Applied Economics. For more than 22 years, I have worked for a multinational energy company, holding positions of responsibility in the areas of marketing, sustainability, retail, logistics, human resources and technical services. I have been a member of the Management Committees of the company's fuel businesses in Spain, Portugal and Italy. In addition, I have been responsible for the development of an innovative e-commerce platform for voluntary carbon markets, which makes it possible for the whole of society to participate in CO2 absorption projects available in Spain to offset their carbon footprint. He has also published articles on voluntary carbon markets and digitalisation at both national (Aedem) and international (Ethicomp) conferences. University professor in the departments of Economics, Marketing and Business at ESIC University, Rey Juan Carlos University and Carlos III University.

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Organisational, executive and team coach certified by the International Coach Federation with over 1,000 hours of experience. Trainer in leadership skills, team development and cultural transformation expert. She is part of the Barrett Values Centre network and is a founding partner of Hazquepase, dedicated to supporting leaders and organisations in developing their full potential.

With a degree in Architecture from the UPC and a diploma in Art Restoration from the ESCRBCC, she is certified in Co-Active Coaching, CTI (California), Systemic Coaching, Metasysteme Alain Cardon School (France), Solid and Resilient Teams, SysT Institute (Munich), Licensed Practitioner of NLP, The Society of NLP, Certified DISC in Human Behaviour, Certified in Management 3.0 and trainer of the MBSR Mindfulness programme (Massachusetts). Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Rodrigo is an expert in corporate training programs. Rodrigo began his career in the banking sector and later as Director of the Corporate Training Center of ChevronTexaco. During 7 years at Institute of Stock Market Studies (IEB), he led the leadership team for customized corporate training. He provided innovative training solutions to clients such as Banco Santander, BBVA, Repsol, Ferrovial, Banc Sabadell, El Tesoro, CNMV, CaixaBank, PwC, EY, Accenture, Everis, Nfoque, Mapfre, Generali, Indra, Société Générale, among others.

Rodrigo holds a Law Degree from the Universidad de Los Andes and a Master's Degree in Business Management and Administration with a specialization in Finance from the Institute of Stock Market Studies (IEB).

Julián Romero is currently President of the Spanish Observatory for Sustainable Finance. His career has spanned various institutions and different investment banking activities. After working in the investment banking departments of Dresdner Bank and Banco Exterior de España, he joined BBVA's Trading department. In 2005, he became Head of Bond Syndication for Europe. In 2017, he created the Sustainable Bonds group at BBVA. Having witnessed the birth and evolution of green bond markets, he has been his institution's representative in the Green Bond Principles since 2014.

He holds a degree in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid. He has a master's degree in Responsible Banking from the IEB and a course in Sustainable Development from Columbia University.

Alfonso Ayuso holds a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Instituto de Empresa. He is also certified as a coach in Exponential Organisations by OpenExo and in Good Corporate Governance by the IC-A.

He has been teaching innovation and financial markets since 2004 at various prestigious institutions, such as ICADE itself and the IEB.

He has extensive professional experience in financial services in the areas of innovation, private banking, capital markets and regulation, having worked in various management positions at institutions such as Banco Santander and Banco Sabadell. He currently serves as Senior Advisor on innovation and new financial business models.

Carlos has over 30 years of experience in the banking business, primarily in risk management across all cycles (admission, management and recovery) and at all levels (branch, regional, national and corporate). He began his professional career at Banco Guipuzcoano and then, from 1994 to 2020, he developed his career at Banco Santander, where he held positions of responsibility in the Risk area, such as Head of Recoveries, a position he held for the last eight years. He has led multiple teams and has played a key role in the integration of Banif, Banesto and Banco Popular.

Carlos holds a degree in Business Studies from CUNEF and a Master's degree in Finance from the University of Deusto. He has been a speaker and lecturer at various academic institutions.

Itziar has more than 17 years of experience in the Banking sector and 15 in the field of Capital Markets, Fixed Income, Origination and Syndication, Credit Analysis and Portfolio Management. She has worked in both in the private corporations in the public sector. She has worked for ICO, Caja España, Banesto, and the European Bank of Finance. She is currently the Director for debt solutions at Ahorro Corporación.

She has Ph.D. in Economics and Finance from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas. She combines her professional activities with financial training at ICADE and the ICADE Graduate Business School in the area of financial markets, portfolio management and international finance.

Álvaro is a Data Scientist at the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV).

He has provided advanced training in Power BI for professionals in the financial sector, including staff from banks and public bodies. His sessions cover everything from data modelling and optimisation in Power Query using M language, to advanced use of DAX, automation with Power Automate, and semantic model management with Tabular Editor.

It combines a rigorous technical approach with the ability to adapt content to diverse profiles, thus facilitating the understanding and practical application of Power BI in regulatory and financial supervision environments.

Caridad Molina, Founder and Managing Director of LimaLaw Consulting. Chief Compliance Auditor and specialist in Anti-Bribery Management Systems based on ISO 37001. More than ten years of professional experience in compliance, international taxation and regulatory matters. Master's degree in Business Legal Advice (LL.M.) from IE Law School. Lecturer at numerous business schools and universities.

Luigi has had a long career in the international financial sector, where he has been part of the senior management of institutions such as Grupo Generali in Trieste and AllfundsBanc in Madrid, where he held the position of CFO in both cases, and Mapfre in Madrid, where, in addition to CRO, he was Deputy Managing Director and Head of Investor Relations. Previously, he was Vice President of Credit and Rating at Morgan Stanley and Vice President of Rating at CITI in London and at Banco Exterior de España in New York, where he began his professional career in 1992. He is currently involved in training and consulting in the financial sector.

Luigi holds a degree in Economics from Luigi Bocconi University in Italy, and has obtained FRM certification from GARP and GREA certification in Risk Management for Insurance Companies. He has also published specialist articles on Solvency II for the insurance industry.

He holds a degree in Law and has completed his education with a Master's Degree in Law from Carlos III University, a Master's Degree in Financial Management from ESIC Business School, and is currently completing his studies in a General Management Programme (PDG) at IESE Business School.

Es coach ejecutiva certificada (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach™) y formadora en comunicación, liderazgo, desarrollo de equipos y gestión del cambio. Certificada por el Instituto de Comunicación de Barcelona en los modelos Bridge® y Sikkhona®, Olga traduce conocimientos de coaching, neurociencia y behavioral economics en estrategias de cambio que ayudan a líderes y organizaciones a mejorar su rendimiento y adaptarse a contextos complejos.​

She is a certified executive coach (Certified Professional Co-Active Coach™) and trainer in communication, leadership, team development and change management. Certified by the Barcelona Communication Institute in the Bridge® and Sikkhona® models, Olga translates knowledge of coaching, neuroscience and behavioural economics into change strategies that help leaders and organisations improve their performance and adapt to complex contexts.

Tomás has more than 20 years of experience working as a Chief Restructuring Officer (CRO), Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and as a consultant for various leading venture capital and private equity firms. He has advised many leading multinationals and important medium and small sized companies on how to improve their business strategies and reduce their structural costs in Spain, France, Portugal, Colombia and the United Kingdom. Tomás has worked in many industries including, Automotive, Food, FMCG, Telecom, Agriculture, Pharmaceutical, Banking, Information Technology and Aerospace industries.

Tomás is an Industrial Engineer from the University of Valladolid and he has an MBA from The Anderson School at UCLA in Los Angeles, California. Tomas also has been a guest lecturer in the field of strategy, finance and business administration at several prestigious business schools for over 20 years.

Francisco Javier has over 23 years of experience in financial markets. He has spent his entire career at BBVA, where he began as an interest rate trader and rose to become Global Head of FX. He is currently Managing Director and Global FX Product Manager – Chief Operating Officer (COO).

He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Autonomous University of Madrid, where he also completed his doctoral studies in exchange with the Catholic University of Leuven in Belgium. He also holds an MBA from IESE at the University of Navarra and the IASE Certificate in Sustainable Finance.

He has taught at renowned business schools and volunteers his time to social institutions.

Francisco holds a degree in Law and Business Administration with a specialisation in Financial Management (E·) from ICADE at the University of Comillas. He is a PDD graduate from IESE at the University of Navarra and is currently studying for a degree in Psychology at the UNED.

He has more than 26 years of experience in the financial sector. He has developed his professional career mainly at Banco Santander Group, where he has held positions of responsibility in the Risk areas and, in recent years, as Director of Methodologies and Big Data. He currently chairs the Innovation and Good Governance Council and combines his professional activity with teaching and consulting, particularly in innovation projects related to Big Data management.

From an academic perspective, Francisco has experience teaching at various prestigious business schools and has participated in specialised tailor-made training programmes.

María has spent the last four and a half years of her professional career at Bespoke School of Finance, where she has taken on key roles in coordinating tailor-made training programmes for large companies and in the company's marketing and digital expansion strategy. She has led projects with clients such as Banco Santander, BBVA, Sabadell and Iberdrola, among others, ensuring the personalisation and quality of the financial training provided. In addition, she completed a year and a half at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking (SCIB) as a Business Consultant, thanks to a scholarship for excellence, collaborating on internal consulting projects with global impact.

María holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from Rey Juan Carlos I University and a Master's degree in Marketing and Sales Management from EAE Business School.

María Castro is a senior finance executive with over 25 years of international experience in structured and project finance in Europe and Latin America.

Currently Director of Project Financing in Spain at Zelestra and member of the Spanish Management Committee (SLT), she heads up the finance department of the Spanish Business Unit. She has previously held leadership positions at Opdenergy, Sacyr Concesiones and in investment banking.

Specialising in renewable energy, mergers and acquisitions, and capital markets, she excels at structuring complex deals and leading high-performance teams.

Coach Profesional Co-activa Certificada (CPCC) por The Coaches Training Institute (CTI) y Certificada por la International Coach Federation (ICF) como Associate Certified Coach (ACC).

Certified in Bridge®, a model of relational styles.

Certified in Sikkhona®, a methodology for group development and team coaching.

Trained in emotional learning using Susana Bloch's Alba Emoting method.

Certified in NLP by the International Coaching Alliance NLP (ICAN)

Trained in the ÚNICO Executive Coaching Programme

Currently, in addition to my training hours, I have accumulated more than 1,700 hours between executive coaching, life coaching, training, team coaching, and mentoring

Collaborator since 2019 at EMANA S.L.; FIDES Fidelización y Desarrollo S.L.; The Coaches, Leadership & Coaching S.L. and, finally, at FORMACCIÓ S.L.

Chief Investment Officer (CIO) at Allianz Popular Asset Management (Allianz Group). He is responsible for managing investment funds and pension plans with total assets under management exceeding €15 billion. His team consists of 20 specialist managers covering different asset classes (fixed income, equities, derivatives, etc.).

Rafael joined Popular Gestión (Banco Popular Group) in 1998. Prior to his position as CIO, he was Head of Multimanagement at Banco Popular Group, where he was responsible for investments in third-party products, including traditional funds (equities and fixed income) and alternative investments (commodities, hedge funds, venture capital).
Doctorate in Economics from San Pablo-CEU University, Executive MBA, IESE, Spain, Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the Autonomous University of Madrid and Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from San Pablo-CEU University

Werner has dedicated his career to building, developing and investing in fast-growing digital companies, creating disruptive products and customer experiences.

Destaca su etapa de 11 años como miembro del Comité de Dirección y COO en ING España. Ha ocupado posiciones de Managing Director en multinacionales como BGL Group, NTT Data, ACCOM y hoyhoy.nl, además de haber iniciado su trayectoria como consultor estratégico en Boston Consulting Group.Es también inversor en startups líderes de Inteligencia Artificial a través de Brain VC. ​

He is currently a partner at Stratfields, specialising in artificial intelligence, digital strategy and innovation, and also works as an independent senior advisor in these areas.

Werner holds a degree in Physics from the University of Munich and a PhD in Theoretical Solid State Physics from the University of Heidelberg.

Currently, Chief Executive Officer of Administration and Finance at the Incarlopsa Group since 2019, with over 20 years of professional experience, much of which has been gained in the food sector, specifically in the pork industry.

Currently, as Managing Director, he is responsible for and leads the finance, accounting, human resources, IT, legal and tax departments.

He also holds the position of Non-Executive Deputy Secretary of the Incarlopsa Group, serving as a director in several of the group's investee companies.

At the same time, Miguel gives training sessions for executives at the Bespoke School of Finance.

At the same time, Miguel gives training sessions for executives at the Bespoke School of Finance.

Senior executive with more than 15 years of experience in managing organizations and teams, accustomed to work for objectives, with extensive experience in the financial field and in corporate governance and institutional relations.

More than 10 years of experience teaching management and finance in business schools and in-company programs.

Managing Partner of DFSC

Over 25 years of experience leading global Analysis and Research units in Investment Banking.

He has worked at institutions such as FG, Santander, CHASE and BBVA.

Lecturer in economics and the agri-food sector at Bespoke School of Finance.

Areas of expertise: Financial markets, macroeconomic analysis, agri-food sector analysis and investment strategies.

Sergio is Lead Director and Founding Partner of Alternative Ratings, the leading boutique firm in Independent Analysis of Alternative Investments, specialising in 360 Due Diligence, Alternative Analytics, Monitoring and ESG Consulting services in Private Markets. With over 25 years of experience in the investment world, he has an extensive track record in Asset Management and Wealth Management, having held senior positions at entities such as Lazard Wealth Management, Sabadell Asset Management, Atlántico Fondos SGIIC and Allianz Popular AM. He began his professional career at Siemens AG, both in Germany and Spain.

Sergio has been involved in various training and research initiatives in the field of finance for more than two decades. He has been Chief Economist for EFPA Spain and is a lecturer at various business schools. He is the author of numerous studies for observatories and specialist publications and is a member of the jury for the IPE Awards for Pension Plans (2018–2025). He holds CAIA®, FRM®, EFA® and CESGA® financial accreditations, has a Master's degree in Portfolio Management from IEB, a degree in Law and Business Administration and Management (E-3) from ICADE, and is a member of the Spanish Institute of Analysts.

David has over 12 years of experience in the financial sector, with various responsibilities in the areas of Risk Management, Financial Planning and Investment Banking at BBVA.

David holds a degree in Industrial Engineering from ETSI-ICAI (Comillas Pontifical University), has studied Economics, holds a Master's degree in Quantitative Finance from AFI, and is FRM® certified by GARP (Global Association of Risk Professionals).

As a lecturer, he has designed and delivered financial training at institutions such as IEB, CIFF and the University of Alcalá.

Desiree is part of the Fidentiis Gestión team as Director of Investor Relations, a professional with over 25 years of experience in the financial sector.

She began her professional career in the capital markets area as sales director at BBVA and later at Crédit Agricole. Between 2000 and 2008, she was part of the Fidelity International team as director of the distribution channel and later the institutional channel. She worked in private banking between 2009 and 2011 at Banco Madrid and in financial planning in the insurance sector at firms such as Everis, CNP Partners and NN Life Luxembourg (Nationale Nederlanden Group).

Desirée holds a degree in Law from CEU San Pablo University and a Master's degree in Stock Exchange and Financial Markets from the IEB.

Pedro is a senior executive with more than two decades of experience leading high-impact industrial operations in the mining, metallurgical and chemical sectors. During his career at MAXAM, he managed the entire global asset cycle, from plant design and construction to comprehensive strategic management.

An expert in strategy and operational excellence, he stands out for his holistic approach to analysing and managing financial and operational risks in complex international environments. As a lecturer at Bespoke School of Finance, he provides executive training on mining, metals and risk management, and collaborates as a guest lecturer at IME Business School on topics related to productivity and lean manufacturing. He holds a degree in Industrial Engineering (UPV-EHU) with an MBA and financial specialisation from IE Business School.

He holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies from CUNEF (Complutense University of Madrid) and is currently pursuing a PhD in Economics at the Polytechnic University of Valencia, with research focused on decarbonisation, innovation and competitiveness.

With more than 25 years of experience in international financial markets, he has developed his career in countries such as Germany, France and Spain, holding senior positions at BBVA, where he managed FX distribution to institutional clients in Europe.

Since 2015, he has combined his professional activity in banking with teaching. He is currently a professor at the International University of Valencia (VIU), where he teaches undergraduate and master's degree courses in International Economics and Financial Markets, covering areas such as currencies, interest rates and behavioural finance.

José Antonio has more than 25 years of experience in Corporate Mergers and Acquisitions, Private Equity Investments, Corporate Development. He has worked in positions of responsibility at Alpha Corporate (Deloitte Corporate Finance), M & A International Inc, and Ahorro Corporación. He is currently working for VibeCapital and give financial and strategic advice to its clients.

He holds a degree in Business Administration (BBA) with a specialty in Finance from the Haworth College of Business at Western Michigan University. He also has an MBA from IESIDE and has a specialization in Corporate Finance from IE.

Professional with over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, specialising in sustainable finance and impact investing.

He has developed his career in private banking, asset management and private markets, leading ESG integration projects.

She currently works as an independent consultant and is a member of the FIDE Foundation, within the ESG Expert Committee, and combines this activity with teaching at various business schools.

She has more than 13 years of experience in the financial sector. She is currently pursuing her career in the field of Risk Management at Volkswagen Bank as Business Continuity Manager, where she leads the development of the entity's business continuity plans and non-financial risk management. Previously, she worked as a senior consultant for the financial sector in various companies, including NFQ Advisory Services and KPMG. She was employed by Banco Popular and later Santander Bank, where she was responsible for Portfolio Analysis and Risk Appetite until January 2019, when she took on her current role.

Isabel holds a Diploma in Tourism from the I.E., a Bachelor's Degree in Public Relations from the University of Valladolid, an MBA from the University of Cantabria, a Master's Degree in Financial Markets from the IEB, and a Master's Degree in Planning and Control from the AFI. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Climate Risk and Sustainable Finance at ICADE (Pontifical University of Comillas).

Senior Trainer and Consultant specialising in training and development for different profiles, from leadership and middle management to other professionals. Specialist in commercial and communication skills, as well as technical training in the financial field.

Specialist in implementing comprehensive human resources management plans and advising senior management, executive development programmes, and middle management programmes using analysis and evaluation techniques based on competency-based management, executive assessment and development, change management, and career guidance.

Previously, he spent 15 years in the Training and Commercial Development Department at ZURICH FINANCIAL SERVICES.

She is currently an Associate Professor at CEU San Pablo University.

Master's Degree in Business Management from the Instituto de Empresa and Master's Degree in Compliance from CEU IAM Business School

Certified as an Executive Mentor by the Autonomous University of Madrid, Coach, and holds various certifications in different tools such as Disc and BRIDGE.

Currently, Director of Corporate Development at CIE Automotive and member of the company's Management Committee since 2016, as well as a member of the Board of Directors of SERNAUTO.

He joined CIE Automotive in 2003 in the Corporate Finance department and subsequently worked in the European operations division as Controller.

She is currently Director of Corporate Development and has led the M&A and Investor Relations and Markets departments since 2014, as well as the Marketing & Corporate Communications department since 2016.

At the same time, Lorea teaches Strategy classes in the Executive MBA programme at Deusto Business School and training sessions for executives at Bespoke School of Finance.

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management and Master's degree in Management, both from the University of Deusto.

Gonzalo has nearly 20 years of experience in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking. He has held management responsibilities at Accenture, Sacyr, Ahorro Corporación, KPMG and Ferrovial, in the field of investment and corporate and project financing. He is currently the Managing Director of Bibium Capital Partners.

Gonzalo has an economics degree from the UAM, an Executive MBA from IE, a Master in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from the IEB, and a Master's Degree in Management and Financing of Infrastructures and Public Services from the College of Civil Engineers and the UPM. He has extensive teaching experience teaching finance at universities and business schools of reference.

Alonso is a solicitor and consultant specialising in IT & Compliance, with over 20 years' experience advising public and private entities on privacy, data protection, cybersecurity, technological fraud prevention, electronic contracting and compliance risk management.

He is a partner at ECIJA and CompliTech, and is listed as an external expert registered with SEPBLAC. His practice includes designing fraud and money laundering prevention programmes in the technology sector and advising on asset tokenisation projects. He has been internationally recognised as one of the leading specialists in his field by Legal500 and Chambers & Partners.

He has collaborated with governments in Europe and Latin America in defining regulatory frameworks for electronic identification, trust services, privacy, and cybersecurity. He is also second vice-president of the Spanish Compliance Association (ASCOM) and actively participates in initiatives for the professionalisation of compliance, combining his work with teaching at prestigious institutions nationally and internationally.

Fernando holds a degree in Economics and Business Studies from the Complutense University of Madrid, a Master's degree from the Instituto de Empresa, and a graduate degree in Senior Management (PADE) from the Instituto de Estudios Superiores de la Empresa (IESE). He has studied the economic environment and education and technology at Harvard University and has been a member of the European Parliament's Committee of Experts on International Payment Systems.

He has held positions of responsibility in various financial institutions, in the areas of business, strategy, finance, risk and investment.

He is currently a senior advisor in investment banking, a member of the board of directors of JB Capital Markets, and an independent director of Sociedad de Tasación, S.A.

He is a university professor at renowned academic institutions, a tenured professor and regular speaker at executive training programmes on strategy, negotiation, finance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial management and leadership skills.

Itziar gained more than 18 years of experience in credit, financing and banking at PwC, BBVA and Santander. She is currently Managing Director at Banco Santander where she is responsible for debt financing products in Continental Europe, including Bonds, Syndicated Loans, Acquisition Finance and Structured Finance. She has very strong analytical skills, proactive, creative, with a proven ability to coordinate international teams and manage complex situations. She is also a Member of the Board of Directors of the Loan Market Association (LMA).

She has a degree in Business Administration, Industry and Logistics from the University of Deusto and Mannheim with post-graduate studies in Investment Banking. She also lectures on finance and she has several publications.

Álvaro Velasco es actualmente CFO – Director Financiero del Grupo WOFCO, multinacional líder en el sector pesquero con una facturación cercana a los 500 millones de euros.
Antes de incorporarse a WOFCO, Álvaro desarrolló su carrera en el Grupo Nueva Pescanova, donde ocupó el cargo de Director Corporativo de Tesorería Corporativa, Financiación y Mercados de Capitales, y previamente el de International Treasury Manager. En esta etapa, lideró la estrategia financiera global, procesos de refinanciación y la gestión de tesorería internacional.

Su trayectoria profesional comenzó en el ámbito de la auditoría en PwC, y posteriormente en consultoría financiera en KPMG, dentro del área de Deal Advisory – Transactions & Restructuring, donde participó en proyectos de fusiones y adquisiciones, reestructuración empresarial y asesoramiento estratégico.

Es Licenciado en Administración y Dirección de Empresas y cuenta con un MBA, formación que complementa su perfil ejecutivo y estratégico.