Expert more than 25 years in strategy, innovation, alliances, business management and marketing, and in quality management in the global environment.

Sectors: education, tourism, smart city, chemistry, communication, health, medical appliances, service, public administration, home and kitchen appliances, informatics technologies.

Passionate about startups. I’m mentor of entrepreneurs and Angel Investor (ESADEBAN), FLUIDRA Accelera; Club XXIe Siècle. I also cooperate with BANC, Autoocupació; and the Richi Foundation (Boston) identifying entrepreneurial talent in projects with high social impact.

Head of Academics, Professor, Researcher, Industrial, and organizational Psychologist & Doctoral Student Advisor Specialized in Business Administration. Hold two PhDs in organizational, industrial, and social psychology and a master’s degree in General Psychology. With almost eight years of international teaching experience in different subjects, mainly Leadership, Business Management, Strategic Marketing, Strategic Management, Industrial and Organizational Behavior, Research Methodology, Statistical Analysis, etc. She has published 48 research papers on organizational behavior, project management, leadership, and general management, distributed in scientific journals and international conferences. Additionally, she has five years of experience leading the academic department in higher education institutions. Likewise, she is the author of five motivational and personal empowerment books.

I completed a Master of Science in Business from The Management School of Barcelona and the Financial Management program from EADA Business School. Additionally, I have taken other specialized programs in the US and the UK, including specific training at Salomon Brothers, JP Morgan, and other prestigious financial institutions.

Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in roles such as senior fund manager for prestigious companies, including Caixabank Asset Management, Fibanc Mediolanum, and BCN Finances. I am currently the Managing Partner at Spinnaker Consulting, a specialized firm that helps corporations establish risk management procedures and provides in-company education on financial markets.

I am also a member of the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts (where I previously served on the Board, Catalonia Chapter), the Economists’ Professional College, and the Spanish Treasurers’ Association. My areas of interest are closely related to financial markets and products, with a particular focus on derivatives and their use in risk management.

A professional career of more than 25 years with management functions in areas of: 

• Operations (production, supply chain, planning, quality, environment, maintenance) 
• Design, Management and Process Improvement (continuous improvement, zero stock, KPIs) 
• Lean Manufacturing (Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5s, SMED, Visual Factory, heijunka, Jidoka) 
• Industrial regulation (occupational safety and health, ISO 9001, ISO 14000, GMP, ATEX) 
• Human Resources (selection, training and motivation of the teams) 

Teaches Logistics, Planning, Operations, PRL and Design and Optimization of Industrial Processes.

Recognized as one of the top 30 influential innovators of Barcelona, Carles Gomara’s work involves Digital Transformation, Technology Trends, Internet of Things (IoT), Smart City, A.I., Mobility, Blockchain, Circular Economy, Gaming, 3D Printing. 

Holds a Master in Business and Administration (MBA) from ESADE, Spain, and Kenan-Flagler Business School of the University of North Carolina, USA. 

In 2001 joined ACCIÓ focusing his work on Innovation and Digital Transformation, helping small and medium enterprises to incorporate Innovation management in their organization and Digital Transformation, as a strategic process. In charge of the Catalan Pavilion in the Mobile World Congress (MWC), MWC Shanghai, and MWC AMERICAS.

Global Senior Executive trained in Europe, USA, and Japan, over 20 years of experience with emphasis on international management, operations, engineering, supply chain, quality, financial, HR, HSE, lean, and continuous improvement by multi-Site.  
Experienced professional in industrial and digital transformation, greenfield projects, global sales & operation planning, talent people, and general management in several industries like Automotive, FMCG, Pharma, Chemical, Cosmetic, Packaging, Textile.

Master Coordinator of BEBS Barcelona Executive Business School. 

Executive and Life Coach, HR Management Consultant. Has worked as a Professor and collaborator at IEBS, EUNCET, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, University of Vic and UAB. 

Her words tell everything about her work: 

“I have always believed, that when people are in an ethical, positive and trustworthy environment, when they feel good, passionate and happy, their results are spectacular”.

Experienced traveler with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure, travel & tourism industry. A Consulting Professional focusing on the Development of Socially Responsible Tourism Experiences with Speaking and Writing expertise. An entrepreneur with a Doctorate in Social Sciences focused in The Impact of social media on the Tourist Experience from Royal Roads University dedicated to building awareness of Socially ethical tourism options for the Responsible tourist. Passionate about encouraging tourism activity leading to positive change.

A distinguished Professor and Program Coordinator at George Brown College’s School of Hospitality Tourism Management in Toronto. Her journey encompasses roles as a Restaurateur for Canada’s iconic CN Tower’s 360 Revolving Restaurant, a Certified Chef, a Five-Level Certified Sommelier, an International Wine Judge, a Wine and Beverage Journalist, and an AGCO Licensed Import Agent.

She also serves as a Brand Ambassador for The Wines of Vinho Verde Portugal. Her current research based on Canadian Sparkling Wine has been published in academic journals in Canada and Europe. Beyond her professional achievements, she dedicates her time to philanthropy as the President of Grapes for Humanity Canada.

Doris has served the Board of Directors for The Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers and currently serves the Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals Board of Directors as Faculty Liaison.

She also holds the title of Gentle Dame, knighted by Chateau Magnol in Bordeaux, France.

Academic Coordinator of the MBA in Business Innovation at BEBS. Head of Innovation Management at ACCIÓ – Government of Catalonia. Expert of Strategy, Change and Transformation and Innovation Ecosystem. teaches at BEBS, IED, EAE, and ESIC. Holds an MBA by ESADE.