As Managing Director for North America, Carlos is responsible for the strategic direction and overall performance of ACCIONA in North America.
With over 20 years of experience in the development and delivery of large and complex infrastructure projects, Carlos brings extensive knowledge acquired in different market conditions and environments.
He previously was the Managing Director of Ferrovial Agroman in Canada, where he lead its successful implementation, growth strategy and operations for 9 years. Prior to this, he served four years in Webber LLC, a construction company based in Houston, as Director of Operations, responsible for all aspects of the company’s performance.
Before moving to North America, Carlos assumed managing responsibilities for Budimex S.A. in Warsaw, as Director of the Infrastructure Division where he was instrumental in the re-organization of the company’s project execution and bidding strategy.
Carlos holds an Executive MBA from Ivey Business School and a Master in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University in Madrid.
With over 19 years in the banking sector in senior executive positions in Canada, UK and Spain, Barbara owns two Bachelor Degrees in Economics and Business Administration, in 2000 by the National University Mar Del Plata, (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and in 2005 by the Rovira i Virgili University (Spain). Currently she is Chief Representative Officer at Caixabank S.A Representative Office in Canada since 2018.
Postgrade “Leading the future- International Area” by IESE in 2013.
Postgrade “Leading effectively in a changing world” by IE business school in 2014.
Postgrade “Informacion y Asesoramiento Financiero” by Universidad Pompeu Fabra in 2021.
Alejandro is a professional Engineer with over 18 years of experience in the mining, energy, oil and gas, renewables, construction and aeronautical industries.
He holds a Master of Science in Industrial Engineering from the University of Oviedo, and an MBA from EOI. He also holds Masters in Procurement, Project Management and Health and Safety.
As the Business Development Director for Duro Felguera´s in North America, he is responsible for the management of all Duro Felguera Group’s business line.
Aliya Somani brings 18 years of professional experience working in communications, marketing, business strategy and international recruitment.
In 2015, Aliya launched the IE University Canada office and maintains the position of Managing Director.
Aliya holds an international MBA from IE Business School (2009), and a BA from Western University (2004).
Angel is the senior VP of Business Development for SENER Canada.
He has over 30 years of experience in Engineering in the Infrastructure Sector, with participation in many large transportation programs in the Americas and Europe, and in different procurements models,
DBB, D&B and P3’s. Currently he is Vice President, Business Development, in SENER Canada.
Professional engineer with more than 20 years of professional experience leading projects in renewable energy and oil and gas industries mainly, from research to production, engineering and construction in international projects, having played leadership roles in 8 different countries and 4 continents.
Currently leading the business development of the Spanish multinational Group Cartago in Canada and USA; combining professional activity with collaborations on the steering committee of the Spanish and European Chambers of Commerce in Canada and the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Alberta and Northwest Territories.
As Vice President of Técnicas Reunidas branch in Canada, TR Canada E&C Inc and Business Development Director for North America, Eduardo acts as the lead commercial representative of TR group in US and Canada and manages the operations of TR office in Calgary.
Eduardo has worked in TR group since 2010, with a strong focus on commercial activities and extensive experience in international energy projects, including regions such as USA, Russia, Abu Dhabi, China, India, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Bolivia and Chile. Since his assignation to Canada in late 2016, he has contributed significantly to the commercial development of TR group in the country.
Eduardo holds a Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering from Universad Politécnica de Madrid, a MSc in Business Administration and a MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering.
José Carlos Hassan Suárez launched Zavala Civitas’ Canadian operations and office from Toronto. Mr. Hassan Suarez brings a truly global background with experience in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. His career has been focused mainly on the Executive Search and Private Banking industries.
He co-founded the travel company Mondevia and worked for BNP Paribas and JP Morgan. He graduated with a double master’s degree in business administration and law from the University San Pablo CEU.
Patrick Nadeau is a veteran manager with more than 25 years of experience in sales, finance and managing departments, notably in the International Services department and in the Investor Relations and Rating Agency department at Desjardins Group.
Mr. Nadeau started his career at Desjardins in 2005 as Senior Advisor in the Capital and Acquisition department. In 2011, he was nominated Director and became responsible for the building of Desjardins Group’s investor relations department, where he was instrumental to maintain Desjardins Group’s reputation as a prime issuer on both domestic and international financial markets for more than 10 years.
Thanks to his know-how of the international services and his strong international trade ties, Mr. Nadeau was named Senior Director of the efflorescent International Services Department at Desjardins in 2022.
Before joining Desjardins, Mr. Nadeau has held various positions in the corporate and financial industry, including Director at YPG Co., Financial Analyst at TAL Global Asset Management and Advisor to the Treasurer at BCE Inc.
Born in Montreal, Mr. Nadeau holds a master’s degree in business administration (MBA) with a concentration in Finance and a bachelor’s degree in Commerce (BCom) from Laval University.
Very active, Patrick Nadeau can be seen cycling in various regions in Québec and in the Greater Montreal area where he lives with his three children.
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