
Leadership and Governance
Shaping the Future of Business Education with Vision and Integrity
Leadership Team
At GBSB Global Business School, our governance structure reflects a commitment to excellence, integrity and strategic vision. Our leadership team consists of distinguished professionals and industry experts who are dedicated to guiding the institution toward continued growth and innovation.
The executive and academic leadership work together to maintain the highest standards of education, foster an inclusive learning environment, and ensure that our programs remain responsive to the dynamic needs of global business.
Our governance structure focuses on accountability and transparency, creating a framework that supports effective decision-making and long-term success. With decades of collective experience in academia, industry, and research, our leadership team is driven by a common mission: to inspire, educate, and empower the next generation of business leaders.
Managing Director

Antonio Rodriguez Engelmann
Managing director
A visionary leader in business education
Antonio Rodríguez Engelmann is a transformational leader in global business education, known for his strategic vision and innovation. As Managing Director of GBSB Global Business School, he drives academic excellence, digital transformation and internationalization to position GBSB Global at the forefront of modern business education. Outside of GBSB Global, Antonio is Head of Business Development at Ivaen Education, leading initiatives in program development, institutional partnerships and student recruitment worldwide. Previously, Antonio spent more than a decade at Accenture, where he advised Fortune 500 companies on technology strategy and business innovation. His ability to anticipate industry trends and develop breakthrough solutions has defined his career.
Antonio holds degrees from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), ESADE Business School and the Open University of Catalonia (UOC), reinforcing his expertise at the intersection of technology, business and education.
Leadership Team

Dr. Wiktor Patena
Dean and executive president

Dr. Olga Ivanova
Chief Strategy Officer

Xavier Arola Perez
Head of careers, alumni and Entrepreneurship centeR

Dr. Hind Naaman
Head of Studies and Academic Operations

Dr. Dawid Wosik
Head of Quality Assurance
Advisory Board
GBSB Global’s esteemed Advisory Board is composed of industry and education experts from Malta, Spain, and other countries, representing a range of professional disciplines. The Advisory Board provides guidance and direction to GBSB Global’s faculty, staff, administration, and institution on complex issues related to trends and research in our areas of focus.
As an organization, GBSB Global is a pioneer in business education and continues to revolutionize its teaching methods. The Advisory Board exemplifies global diversity and fosters collaboration and networking among the organization’s leadership. This diversity enables Board members to oversee a range of disciplines and deliver academic programs that prepare students for highly competitive international careers.
As advocates for the communities in which they serve in Malta and Europe, Board members act as liaisons, communicating vital information and providing independent and unbiased advice to the Executive Committee from relevant stakeholders, assisting in the identification of key activities, events and investments. Meetings are held semi-annually and are chaired by the Advisory Board with mandatory attendance by the Global Managing Director and other key members.

Dr. Richard Hazenberg
Head of research at the Institute for Social Innovation and Impact at the University of Northampton, UK

Jan Lachenmayer
Managing Director of Enpact

Manuel Matos
CEO of Tokiota

Elisenda Tarrats
coordinator of the Entrepreneurship unit at Universitat de Vic (UVic)

Alejandro González San Román
Professor of Universidad pontificia comillas icai-icade

Jordi López
Managing Director of the Santander-InnoEnergy
Guifre Belloso Manera
Entrepreneurship adviser at barcelona activa
Jordi Castells Cuscullola
Advisor for high performance teams in innovation at growinnminds
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