GBSB Global Welcomes Maria Eugènia Gay to Its Barcelona Campus
GBSB Global Business School recently welcomed Maria Eugènia Gay, Second Deputy Mayor of Barcelona and President of the Institut Municipal d’Educació de Barcelona, to its Barcelona Campus for an institutional visit dedicated to international education, innovation, and the city’s global projection.
The visit offered an opportunity to present GBSB Global’s educational model and strategic vision as an international, multicampus business school with deep roots in Barcelona and a growing presence in Madrid, Malta, and online. Representatives from GBSB Global’s academic and executive teams welcomed Maria Eugènia Gay and shared the institution’s approach to preparing future-oriented professionals for an increasingly digital, international, and competitive economy.
During the meeting, the GBSB Global team highlighted the school’s role as a bridge between Barcelona and global talent. With an international student community, a worldwide alumni network, and programs aligned with emerging sectors, GBSB Global contributes to strengthening Barcelona’s position as a hub for education, innovation, entrepreneurship, and business transformation.
The visit also addressed the importance of offering officially recognized programs within Spain’s higher education system, reinforcing academic rigor and long-term value for students. GBSB Global’s academic portfolio reflects the evolution of the global economy, with programs connected to fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Smart Cities, eSports, digital business, and entrepreneurship.
A key part of the institutional exchange focused on G-Accelerator, GBSB Global’s entrepreneurship program, presented by Xavier Arola, Director of Careers and Entrepreneurship Services. The initiative supports students in transforming ideas into viable projects through mentorship, business development, and connection with Barcelona’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, including networks such as 22@ Barcelona and platforms such as 4YFN.
The institutional visit received strong attention from Spanish media, with coverage across national, financial, and regional outlets, including La Vanguardia, El Confidencial, El Economista, Libertad Digital, and El Plural. This visibility reflects the growing recognition of GBSB Global’s contribution to international higher education and to Barcelona’s position as a city connected to the future of business, innovation, and global talent.
Through this encounter, GBSB Global reaffirms its commitment to Barcelona as the origin and central reference point of its international educational project, while continuing to build bridges between students, institutions, companies, and the global economy.