Who is teaching at GBSB Global Business School?
We have gathered in one place the best faculty, market experts, speakers, coaches and mentors with real business experience who will be available to support you during your whole study abroad experience. Furthermore, these individuals will pass on to you valuable knowledge and tools which can help you be competitive in the labor market.
Faculty
Our faculty with real academic experience but more importantly they are business leaders themselves and have experience as consultants and founders of companies.
Get a feeling for GBSB Global Business School by listening to these interviews from our faculty.
Paul Moran
Useful Tips for Life, Design & Success
Daniela Restrepo
Interview on Operations and Supply Chain Management.
Speakers
During your study period you will have access to workshops from leading market experts and founders of successful companies, who will share valuable business experience with you.
The Importance of Guest Speakers
Guest speakers are a key element to part of our teaching methodology. Not only do guest speakers provide a source of motivation and inspiration, they are able to pass down hands-on, practical knowledge to our students. They are successful business owners and consultants who have already experienced the journey of entrepreneurship and are willing to share these experiences with those just starting out.
Ramon Vila is the director of Vision Communication, where in his classes he is able to share first hand, tactics and strategies with his students.
Industry Experts
Another crucial part of our teaching methodology is learning outside the classroom. Our academic team organizes special industrial and company visits where you can meet and discuss business ideas and ventures with employees of well-known companies, as well as have a tour and see how they operate.
Career Coaches
During your period of study, you will have several meetings with leading HR’s and career consultants who can help you to grow write resumes & CV’s, pass interviews and grow as a professional.
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Name
Xavier Arola Perez
Nationality: Spain
BIO
Education
- Master of Organizational Development, GR Global – Institute for Organizational Development, Israel
- Master of Economics and International Finance, University of Barcelona, Spain
- Master of Finance and Banking, Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Spain
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Senior Consultant, Cultural/Green and Energy Efficiency Investments, Spain
- CEO and Partner, El Cep i La Nansa Edicions, SL, Spain
- CEO, Catalan Heritage Agency, Spain
- CEO, Equipaments i Edificis De Catalunya, SA. (Eecat), Spain
- CEO, ICF Equipaments, SA (Catalan Institute of Finance), Spain
- Corporate Finance Manager, Gas Natural SDG, Spain
- Financial Analyst, Catalan Institute of Finance, Spain
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Mentor at InnoEnergy (Start-up Incubator supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology)
Name
Amjad Ali Khan
Nationality: United Kingdom
BIO
Education
- Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Business & Economics Education, Institute of Education (University of London), United Kingdom
- Registered Representative Certificate (Qualified as a Stockbroker for the London Stock Exchange), Institute for Securities & Investment, United Kingdom
- MSc in Economic History, London School of Economics, United Kingdom
- BA (Hons) in Business Economics, Kingston University, United Kingdom
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Private Client Equity Analyst/Stockbroker, Hythe Securities, United Kingdom
- Business Development Executive, OpenMobile, United Kingdom
- Economic Research Assistant, Focus Economic Research, United Kingdom
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Teacher at Ealing Independent College, United Kingdom
- Teacher at Lansdowne College & MPW College, United Kingdom
- Lecturer at ESERP, Barcelona Business School, Spain
- Teacher at Albemarle College & Box Hill School, United Kingdom
Name
Dr. Marcelo Leporati
Nationality: Italy
BIO
Education
- PhD in Finance, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
- International MBA, IE Business School, Spain
- MSc in Supply Chain Management, University of Belgrano, Argentina
- Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering, University of Belgrano, Argentina
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Director of Store Development, Grupo Vips, Spain
- Director of Store Development, Starbucks Coffee Company, Spain
- Head of Constructions, Starbucks Coffee Company, Spain
- Purchasing Manager, Starbucks Coffee Company, Spain
- Business Analyst, Nestle Headquarters, Switzerland
- Project Manager, McDonalds Corporation, Argentina
- Production Control Engineer, Toyota Motor Corporation, Argentina
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Associate Professor at EAE Business School, Spain
- Associate Professor at Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
- Associate Professor at ICADE Business School, Spain
- Associate Professor at Foundation for Financial Studies, Spain
Name
Moises Rojas Donada
Nationality: Spain
BIO
Education
- Master of Science in Business Research, University of Barcelona, Spain
- Master of Science in Financial Management, University of Barcelona, Spain
- BSc (Hons) in Business Administration, University Autonomous of Barcelona, Spain
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Accountant and Financial Consultant, M. Rojas Gras, Spain
- Administrative and Client Services, Caixa Manresa (Bank), Spain
- Administrative and Client Services, BBVA, Spain
- Accountant, Construccions Duocastella, Spain
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Lecturer at Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), Spain
- Lecturer at University of Vic - Central Catalonia University (UVic-UCC), Spain
- Lecturer at CIDET Business School, Spain
- Lecturer at Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), Spain
- Lecturer at IEFE Business School, Spain
Name
Sol Agustina García Beratti
Nationality: Spain/Argentina
BIO
Education
- Masters on Marketing and Advertising, Universidad del Salvador, Argentina
- BA Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica, Argentina
- Banking Organization Degree, Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina.
- Real Estate Management Specialization, Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, Argentina.
- Gamification (MOOC): The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Real Estate Portfolio Manager and Consultant, Spain
- Account Manager at Run & Win Madrid, Spain
- Category & Account Manager, Licensing & Promotion Agency
Teaching Experience
- More than 400 hours of teaching at Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina.
Name
Byron Flores
BIO
Education
- PHD in Business Administration, Atlantic International University, USA
- Masters of Business Administration, University of Miami, USA
- Masters of Finance, Rafael Landivar University, Guatemala
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant and Auditor, San Carlos University, Guatemala
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Head RTR & Deputy Head of Financial Reporting and Accounting, Novartis, Spain
- Global Head of Digital Finance, Data and Tools, Novartis Technical Operations, Spain
- Head of Finance, CFO, Netherlands
- Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Central America & Caribbean Cluster, Guatemala
- Controller Primary Care – Central America & Caribbean Cluster, Costa Rica
- Head of Business Planning and Analysis, West Indies in Latin America HQ, USA
- Financial Control and Compliance Analyst, FC&C, Guatemala
- Accounting Team member, Shell, Guatemala
- Audit Analyst, Anco del Café, Guatemala
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
Name
Raymond Bou Nader
BIO
Education
- PHD in Mathematics, University of Saint-Joseph
- PHD in Business, University Of Toulon, France
- Master’s Degree in Financial & Actuarial Mathematics, Université de Claude Bernard Lyon and University of Saint Joseph, Lebanon
- Bachelors in Mathematics, Faculty of Sciences, University of Saint-Joseph, Lebanon
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Statistical Consultant at the Center for Educational Research and Development (CERD), Ministry of Education and Higher Education, Lebanon
- Affiliated Statistician of the Research Lab, University of Toulon, France
- Statistical Consultant, Saint Joseph University, Lebanon
- Statistical and Data Analysis Consultant, Ana Aqraa NGO, Lebanon
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Assistant professor at Saint Joseph University Beirut, Lebanon
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION
Name
Joad Hubert Lopez
Nationality: Netherlands
BIO
Education
- International MBA, EADA Business School, Spain
- Bachelor of Business Administration, EU Business School, Spain
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Co-founder & CEO, Eyescream and Friends, Spain
- Vice President, eriQoo.com Inc., Japan and Spain
- Senior Sales Executive, Marcus Evans, Spain
- Front Office Executive, Le Meridien Hotel, Spain
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Guest Lecturer at EU business School and EADA Business School, Spain
Name
Antonio Louro
BIO
Education
- Masters Degree in Industrial and Management Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Business and Innovation Consultant, Eurecat, Spain
- Technology Transfer Officer, Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, Spain
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
MARKETING & COMMUNICATION
Name
Adria Alsina
BIO
Education
- Ph.D. in Communication, Universitat Central de Catalunya – UVic, Spain
- Masters of Arts in Global Communication, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
- Master’s Degree in International Trade, Centro de Estudios Económicos y Comerciales, Spain
- Bachelors in Journalism, Pompeu Fabra University, Spain
- Bachelors in in Political Science and Administration, Universitat Autonoma Barcelona, Spain
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Due diligence officer, Més Advocats in Barcelona, Spain
- Head of communications / Secretary of communications, Catalan National Assembly, Spain
- Communications Officer, IFC-World Bank in Washington, DC., USA
- Communications Officer, Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, DC., USA
- Communications Consultant, African Development Bank, Hong Kong
- Communications Consultant, OECD Development Centre, Paris, France
- Media Officer, Spanish Trade Commission, Brazil
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Lecturer at Universitat Central de Catalunya
- Lecturer at IBEI, Spain
- Lecturer at Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Spain
- Lecturer at La Sorbonne, Paris
Name
Marçal Farreras
BIO
Education
- Executive Professional Coach and Mentor, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain.
- Program GJEP Volkswagen, SHRIDGE Business School, UK.
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration bilingual, IESE, Spain
- Industrial Engineer, Technologic Institute of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Walba Foods, CEO, Spain
- Managing Director and Business Development, Urban Science, Spain
- Managing Director, SEAT, Spain
- Global Marketing Director, Skoda Auto, Czeck Republic
- Managing Director and Marketing Services Director Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi, Spain
- Operations Manager Volkswagen and Audi, SEAT, Spain
- Sales & Marketing Manager, Honda Automobiles, Spain
- Regional Manager Export, SEAT
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Mentor for final thesis at ESADE Business School, Spain
Name
Behnoush Karhalou
BIO
Education
- PhD in Business (Marketing), University of Barcelona, Spain
- Master of Science in Industrial Management, Azad University Iran
- Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, Azad University, Iran
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Marketing Manager, Beyou Health Coach (Kee digital)
- Commercial Director & Business Development Manager, Medical Iran Tomel, Iran
- International Business Development Manager, ASANA Novin Teb, Iran
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
BUSINESS & DIGITAL LAW
Name
Cesar Duch
BIO
Education
- PHD in Economics, University of Barcelona, Spain
- Law Degree, University of Barcelona, Spain
- Bachelors in Degree in Economics, University of Barcelona, Spain
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Coordinator Postgraduate Studies and MBA Studies, University of VIC, Spain
- Head of Business Department, University of VIC, Spain
- Founder, I+D, Spain
- Real Estate Management (founder), Shared Rooms Barcelona, Spain
- Senior Consultant, Roy Business Consultants, Spain
- Managing Director, ESMA Barcelona, Spain
- Director, Group de Bissy, Spain
- Head of Studies and Administration Export Manager, European Paper and Packaging Corporation, Spain
- Head of Marketing Research, Macrometrica, Spain
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Lecturer at EAM Munich - School of International Business GmbH, Germany
- Lecturer at CEA Study Abroad, Spain
- Lecturer at VIC University, Spain
- Lecturer at IES, Spain
- Lecturer at ESMA, Girona University, Spain
- Lecturer at Bissy Group Formation, Spain
- Lecturer at Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, Spain
RESEARCH METHODS
Name
Erkin Sali
BIO
Education
- Masters in International Politics, University of Manchester, the UK
- Bachelors in International Relations, Near East University, Northern Cyprus
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Process Control Specialist, Amazon Inc, Spain
- Regional Supply Chain Coordinator, Rollease Acmeda, Italy
- Logistics Analyst & Risk Advisor, C Johnson, Italy
- Transportation Specialist, Shipco Transport, Turkey
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
MANAGEMENT
Name
Olga Kanashina
Nationality: Russia
BIO
Education
- Master of Business Administration (MBA), Leeds University Business School, United Kingdom
- Specialist in Management and Economics (equivalent to Bachelors), Engineering and Economic Academy, Russia
- Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology, Saint-Petersburg State University, Russia
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Head of Sales Development Unit, Societe Generale Group, Russia
- Academic Director (distance learning), Golden Grand Moscow (Language Centre and Training Mastery Institution), Russia
- Head of Credit Insurance Department, CiV Life Moscow, Talanx group (the Exclusive Partner of Citibank), Russia
- Training and Development Competency Manager, FM Logistics Moscow, Russia
- Training Centre Director, General PPF Moscow, Russia
- Head of the Training Centre, Joint-Stock Company Aviva Moscow, Russia
- Senior Trainer, Joint-Stock Company AIG life, Russia
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Lecturer at Moscow University for the Humanities, Russia
- Lecturer at Moscow Education Center “Golden Grand”, Russia
- Moscow Training Company “TK Training Manager”, Russia
- Moscow Training Company “Saenko”, Russia
Name
Eva Bozilovic Schrack
Nationality: Spain
BIO
Education
- PhD in Digital Action Learning, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain (in progress)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Leisure and Tourism, European Univeristy, Barcelona, Spain
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Communications and Public Relations, European University, Barcelona, Spain
- Bachelor of Science in Management of Information Systems, Faculty of Organizational Sciences, Belgrade, Serbia
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- University-Industry Collaboration Coach, Telanto, Spain
- Director of Operations, Happy People Planet, Spain
- Marketing and Business Development Manager, Grotesque Shoes, Spain and the Netherlands
- Marketing Manager, New Steel, Serbia
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
Name
Emilio Guerra Sambrano
Nationality: Venezuela
BIO
Education
- Master of Business Administration, Concentration in International Business and Entrepreneurship, A. B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University, USA
- Advanced Management Program, Institute for Advanced Studies in Administration (IESA), Venezuela
- Bachelor in Petroleum Engineering, Universidad Central de Venezuela
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Senior Consultant, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Venezuela and Spain
- MBA and International Business Program Head, Metropolitan University, Venezuela
- Corporate Planning Senior Advisor, Abu Dhabi Oil Company ADCO, United Arab Emirates
- Corporate Planning Advisor at Petroleos de Venezuela Company
- New Businesses Technical Manager at Maraven Oil Company, Venezuela
- Operations Chief and Production Technology Head at Maraven Oil Company, Venezuela
- Chief of Staff at the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Venezuela
- Staff Engineer at Shell International Petroleum Maatschaapij, The Netherlands
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Lecturer at Metropolitan and Monteavila Universities, Venezuela
- Project Clinic Mentor at TeamLabs Entrepreneurship school, Spain
- Webinar speaker at IEBS Business School, Spain
- Mentor G-Accelerator and Bridge for Billions at start-up accelerators, Spain
- Jury of Final Degree Thesis at Tecnocampus-Mataró/UPF, Spain
- Keynote speaker at Caracas Startup Week, Venezuela
Name
Laura Pérez Silvestre
Nationality: Spain & USA
BIO
Education
- Master’s Degree in Marketing, EADA Business School, Spain
- Bachelor’s Degree in Media Studies, City University of New York, USA
- Regent’s Degree in Technology and the Liberal Arts from Brooklyn Tech, USA
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- Marketing and Business Consultant, Spain
- Founder & Director, Crystal Events, Barcelona Wedding Planners, Spain
- Head of Marketing, Natur-Import S.L., Spain
- Product Manager, Omega Pharma (Perrigo España), Spain
- Marketing Assistant, Levi Strauss & Co., Spain
- Production Associate, VH1 Music Channel, MTV Networks, USA
Teaching Experience
- Collaborating Professor for Bachelor's Degree at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Collaborating Professor for MBA and Master's Programs at ESIC Business & Marketing School, Spain
- Teacher & Mentor at The Spanish Academy of Wedding & Event Planning (The Wedding Academy), Spain
- Guest Lecturer at EUROAULA Escuela Universitaria de Turismo, Spain
- Guest Lecturer at Instituto Escuela de Hosteleria y Turismo de Barcelona, Spain
- Guest Lecturer at ESPRI Escuela Superior de Protocolo y Relaciones Institucionales, Spain
Name
Nada Nazih Khaddage
BIO
Education
- PHD in Human Resources Management, Doctoral School of Law, Political, Administrative and Economical Sciences, Lebanon
Industrial/Practitioner Experience
- MBA Coordinator, University in Lebanon
Teaching Experience
- Lecturer at GBSB Global Business School, Spain
- Marketing and Management Part-time Assistant Professor, Lebanon
- Management and Human Resources Assistant Professor, Lebanon
- Lecturer at Baisour Official Secondary School, Lebanon
