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!

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Melissa Handley
Careers & Talent Director at EADA
Room 42 - 4th floor
Moderator 1st Roundtable
Melissa Handley
Careers & Talent Director at EADA
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.

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Carla Arimont
Founder / Managing Partner at Lincoln Leadership Advisors
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st Roundtable
Carla Arimont
Founder / Managing Partner at Lincoln Leadership Advisors
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.

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Álvaro Cárcel
Partner at KINT
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st and 2nd Roundtable

Álvaro Cárcel
Partner at KINT
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. 

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Yolanda Gómez
Senior Consultant at Morgan Phillips Executive Search
Room 42 - 4th floor
1st Roundtable
Yolanda Gómez
Senior Consultant at Morgan Phillips Executive Search
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. 

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Miquel Roselló
Director Executive Education at EADA
Room 42 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
Miquel Roselló
Director Executive Education at EADA
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.

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Anna Segarra
Director at TALENGO
Room 42 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable

Anna Segarra
Director at TALENGO
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.

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Àngels Barti
Director at Morgan Phillips Executive Search
Room 43 - 4th floor
2nd Roundtable
Àngels Barti
Director at Morgan Phillips Executive Search
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.

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Andreu Ortiz
Senior Consultant at Xpand International Ltd. | Coach and teacher associated EADA
Room 43 - 4th floor
Andreu Ortiz
Senior Consultant at Xpand International Ltd. | Coach and teacher associated EADA
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.

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Inês Marques
Founder & CEO of Pointer5.
Alumni EADA
Room 44 - 4th floor

Inês Marques
Founder & CEO of Pointer5.
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).

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Juliana Ospina
Committee Director - Board of Member GIRO + CBA
Room 44 - 4th floor

Juliana Ospina
Committee Director - Board of Member GIRO + CBA
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.

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Stephanie Hoyle
Director of Marketing & Growth at Laboratoria.
Alumni EADA
Room 44 - 4th floor
Stephanie Hoyle
Director of Marketing & Growth at Laboratoria.
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).

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Joan Albert Moga
Consultant and Professor at EADA.
Alumni EADA
Room 54 - 5th floor

Joan Albert Moga
Consultant and Professor at EADA.
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).

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Antony Poole
Programme Director International Master in Management at EADA
Room 52 - 5th floor
Moderator



Antony Poole
Programme Director International Master in Management at EADA
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.

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Martina Hoerrmann
Executive leading the Financial Hub for BAYER
Room 52 - 5th floor

Martina Hoerrmann
Executive leading the Financial Hub for BAYER
Room 52 - 5th floor

She has a track record leading teams and managing complex projects in contexts of Global Business Services (GBS), regional and global. His professional career includes important contributions to talent development and organizational change, with a focus on improving financial processes, innovation and governance.
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Sergio Zaforas
Director, Corporate Incubation Enablement at HP
Room 52 - 5th floor
Sergio Zaforas
Director, Corporate Incubation Enablement at HP
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.

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Alex Torras
CEO and co-founder of UNIFIT
Room 62 - 6th floor

Alex Torras
CEO and co-founder of UNIFIT
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."

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Arturo J. Gil
Co-Founder of Studentfy & CampusWise
Room 62 - 6th floor




Arturo J. Gil
Co-Founder of Studentfy & CampusWise
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.

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Manel Echevarría
CEO ECOALF
Room 72 - 7th floor




Manel Echevarría
CEO ECOALF
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.

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Gabriel Becker
Regional Distribution Manager for Europe at World Central Kitchen. WCK
Room 74 - 7th floor
Gabriel Becker
Regional Distribution Manager for Europe at World Central Kitchen. WCK
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