Experience

Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in the UK

• United Kingdom
• Government Administration
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Strategy for Startups & New Exporters

  • Sep 2005 - Present

  From ICEX London managing the relations with Spanish SMEs and startups willing to access the UK market. Providing bespoke market intelligence, contacts and advice to allow Spanish firms a more efficient market entry. Leading several exciting and creative projects, always related to scaling Spanish companies. Some of the latest: Since 2013, working closely with tech startups in their approach to the London and UK tech ecosystems in order to both, developing their business in the UK and scale up their business globally. Pioneering within the organization with assistance to Spanish companies on their approach to cross-border ecommerce initiatives, making them aware of the opportunities offered in the UK market and the strategy to succeed. Working in the UK for the Digital Fashion Programme -FashTech Spain - to help Spanish fashion and retail companies discover cutting edge fashion technology disrupting the industry and how it can transform their businesses. Key player as member of the UK team, leading the very first Spanish delegation visiting London at the end of 2016.



ICEX

• Spain
• International Trade and Development
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Management Consultant - ICEX Spain Trade & Investment

  • Jan 2001 - Aug 2005

  Founding member of the newly created consultancy team at ICEX working with other 4 consultants and eventually leading a team of more than 9 consultants.Designing global international business strategies for Spanish companies and providing them with the accurate information and tools provided by the Spanish Trade Administration to approach foreign markets. Very dedicated and customer oriented service to exporters and global investors. Founding member of the newly created consultancy team at ICEX working with other 4 consultants and eventually leading a team of more than 9 consultants.Designing global international business strategies for Spanish companies and providing them with the accurate information and tools provided by the Spanish Trade Administration to approach foreign markets. Very dedicated and customer oriented service to exporters and global investors.



Bell España Alimentación S.L.U.

• Spain
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• International Business Development Manager

  • Aug 1999 - Sep 2000

  Sole responsible for the international business development of the company. Consolidating existing business and increasing the number of clients and sales in the EU. Opening new markets in LATAM as first adventure for the company outside the EU. Starting business in Venezuela and opening Brazil, which was a priority market for the company as they had invested in getting the certification to export processed pork and pork products to Brazil. Participating in the design and contents of the new company's website, that nowadays still remains very much the same.Second of the two-year scholarship programme issued by ICEX (see Honor & Award)



ICEX - Trade Commission - Spanish Embassy in The Hague

• Market Research Analyst

  • Jul 1998 - Jun 1999

  Analysis of business and trade insights, to synthesise into succinct and strategic research surveys to help Spanish companies make precise operational al strategic decisions when approaching the Dutch market.Specific more in-depth projects delivered in consumer goods (fashion and footwear) foods and wines. First of the two-year scholarship programme issued by ICEX (see Honor & Award) Analysis of business and trade insights, to synthesise into succinct and strategic research surveys to help Spanish companies make precise operational al strategic decisions when approaching the Dutch market.Specific more in-depth projects delivered in consumer goods (fashion and footwear) foods and wines. First of the two-year scholarship programme issued by ICEX (see Honor & Award)