WHO WILL ACCOMPANY US?
Professionals who inspire, experts who transform
In the EADA Annual Meeting 2026, cwe will have the presence of entrepreneurs, experts, inspiring leaders, academics, magicians and members of our Alumni community. Together, we will share experiences and knowledge to boost the future of business.
Do not miss the opportunity to meet them!
Melissa Handley
Room 42 - 4th floor
Moderator 1st Roundtable
Melissa Handley
Room 42 - 4th floor
Moderator 1st Roundtable
She leads a team of professionals who are passionate about career coaching and connecting top talent with organisations worldwide.
She enjoys creating strategic and successful global collaborations and networks to help young international talent thrive through career development. She has also fostered over 500 key alliances and global partnerships to help companies expand their talent pools.
Carla Arimont
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st Roundtable
Carla Arimont
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st Roundtable
Carla Arimont is the founder and managing partner of Lincoln Leadership Advisors, an executive research and leadership advisory company specializing in senior talent for global organizations. Arimont, a firm believer in continuous growth and leadership development, brings more than 25 years of experience in executive research, talent management and leadership advice.
Álvaro Cárcel
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st and 2nd Roundtable
Álvaro Cárcel
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st and 2nd Roundtable
Born and raised in Barcelona, with a legal background, he has built his career in Executive Search and Talent Assessment, specializing in the Pharma, Healthcare & Life Sciences industries while also working across FMCG, Retail/Fashion, Luxury and Financial Services. My expertise spans C-Level, General Management, and Director roles in key functions such as Sales, Marketing, HR, Operations & Supply Chain, Finance, and Strategy.
He's passionate about building long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, ensuring talent strategies align with business growth.
Yolanda Gómez
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st Roundtable
Yolanda Gómez
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st Roundtable
Over 15 years experience in Talent Acquisition, searching, assessing and selecting a variety of middle and top management executives in several sectors at national and international level.
Guiding and supporting organizations in the recruitment process, analyzing business needs and selecting matching candidates with the aim to bring their business forward.
Miquel Roselló
Room 42 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
Miquel Roselló
Room 42 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
Graduated in psychology, master in human resources management and postgraduate in executive coaching from EADA Business School.
He has a solid professional career in the field of talent and people management in the human resources consulting environment. In 2012 he began his professional career in the education sector with EADA. He initially joined EADA as a career advisor and later assumed the responsibility of leading the area of professional careers in Executive Education until September 2021, when he held the position of Director of Executive Education.
Anna Segarra
Room 42 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
Anna Segarra
Room 42 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
The future of HR lies in staying close to the business and its strategy without losing sight of people.
I believe that coaching, training, change management, leadership and agile thinking should serve both individuals and organisations as tools for development.
I consider it essential that 21st-century consulting is focused on achieving organisational results within a context that ensures people’s wellbeing.
My experience has shown me that successful projects do not work without listening, commitment, professionalism and a close, human approach.
Àngels Barti
Room 43 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
Àngels Barti
Room 43 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
Extensive expertise focused in executive search for Healthcare sector as well as , B2B Industry & Operations, placing profiles in Senior Management and Middle Management positions.
One of my focus is to advise Top Management and Steering Committees to achieve success in critical hires.
Develop a deep understanding of the costumer business in each case, and bring the methodology to attract the appropriate talent, assessing competencies and management skills. My aim is to deliver sound professionals as well as potential future leaders into the organizations.
Andreu Ortiz
Room 43 - 4th floor
Andreu Ortiz
Room 43 - 4th floor
With more than 10 years of experience in strategic consulting and organizational development, Andreu Ortiz helps professionals and corporations to adapt to the new challenges of the labor market. As a founding partner of AI ACADEMY and Coach Certified, he combines knowledge of human behavior with the latest innovations in Generative AI, change management and leadership.
Inês Marques
Alumni EADA
Room 44 - 4th floor
Inês Marques
Alumni EADA
Room 44 - 4th floor
She leads an innovation consultancy specialized in improving the user experience through Open Innovation and Experience Design. Alumni of the Master in Management of EADA (2014 - 2015).
Juliana Ospina
Room 44 - 4th floor
Juliana Ospina
Room 44 - 4th floor
Dynamic and results-oriented bilingual professional with over 17 years of cross- functional experience, including 10 years in management roles. Proven track record in driving profitability, optimizing operations, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders across diverse industries such as Consumer Goods, Retail, Fashion, Real Estate, Airline, and Packaging.
Adept at leading multicultural teams and deliver strategic initiatives that enhance customer experience and business performance. Passionate about leveraging expertise in business development, commercial strategy, international negotiations and project management to foster growth and operational excellence.
Stephanie Hoyle
Alumni EADA
Room 44 - 4th floor
Stephanie Hoyle
Alumni EADA
Room 44 - 4th floor
MBA and professor with more than 15 years of experience in e-commerce and startups. Focused on digital transformation, growth and strategic design of products and companies. Alumni of the International MBA of EADA (2017 - 2018).
Joan Albert Moga
Alumni EADA
Room 54 - 5th floor
Joan Albert Moga
Alumni EADA
Room 54 - 5th floor
Specialist in innovation, creativity and leadership, with international experience and training in innovation management. Alumni of the Executive MBA of EADA (2005 - 2007).
Antony Poole
Room 52 - 5th floor
Moderator
Antony Poole
Room 52 - 5th floor
Moderator
Antony began his career in Barcelona with a major European financial group in the area of professional and organisational development. He joined BBDO North America (Toronto) in 1999 and from 2000 to 2009 was the Managing Director of BBDO University Worldwide. In late 2009, Antony began his own business specializing in education and consultancy in the areas of branding, brand communication and creativity and organisational change.
Martina Hoerrmann
Room 52 - 5th floor
Martina Hoerrmann
Room 52 - 5th floor
Sergio Zaforas
Room 52 - 5th floor
Sergio Zaforas
Room 52 - 5th floor
Business and operations leader with 20+ years leading global teams and complex operations, helping large organizations translate strategy into scalable business results.
My background spans global operations, business management, manufacturing, supply chain, software solutions, business development, and corporate incubation — managing P&L businesses, leading operations, building new ventures & platforms, and enabling enterprise transformation.
Alex Torras
Room 62 - 6th floor
Alex Torras
Room 62 - 6th floor
He holds a degree in Business Administration from ESADE and a master’s degree in Creative Processes from Elisava, under the direction of Ferran Adrià. His work focuses on how universities can turn the relationship with their students into a strategic asset. To do this, it promotes the integration of data, technology and artificial intelligence to create more personalized and connected experiences throughout the academic life cycle."
Arturo J. Gil
Room 62 - 6th floor
Arturo J. Gil
Room 62 - 6th floor
He is a serial entrepreneur with +12 years of experience founding and growing companies. He led his first two startups -Barceloning and Studentfy- to profitability, and is now launching CampusWise, his most ambitious project to date: creating the best Conversational AI in Europe.
Manel Echevarría
Room 72 - 7th floor
Manel Echevarría
Room 72 - 7th floor
He has held CEO and senior management positions in companies such as Ecoalf, Ananas Anam, Excens Sports, Lacoste and Swarovski, managing transformation, growth and brand repositioning processes. Specialist in strategy, international expansion and omnichannel models, with extensive experience in turnaround and professionalization of organizations. Leader oriented to results, focused on building high-performance teams and developing sustainable businesses.
Gabriel Becker
Room 74 - 7th floor
Gabriel Becker
Room 74 - 7th floor
Regional Distribution Manager for Europe at World Central Kitchen.
Background across hospitality, food delivery, and ride-hailing. Bringing it all together to support the mission of feeding people wherever needed. Kunafa is my favorite dessert

