During 2023, Closa Capital organized a series of exclusive events named “con Alma” that took place at the Hotel Wellington in Madrid and the Alma Hotel in Barcelona. These select gatherings featured renowned speakers who shared their strategic vision and expertise in their respective fields, both locally and globally. Among them were Marc Murtra, President of Indra, Daniel Puig, President of the Executive Committee of the Barcelona Capital Nautical Foundation, and Ismael Clemente, CEO of Merlin Properties.
The events, held in breakfast or lunch format, brought together prominent business leaders, representatives from investment funds, bank executives, consultants, and lawyers. The distinguished group of attendees included influential figures in the Spanish business sphere, such as Agustin Touron from Councilbox, Alberto Bermejo from Magnum Capital, Andrea Tinagli from the European Investment Bank, Antonio Socuéllamos from Unión Martin, Begoña Garcia Tobio from Grupo Cardor, Beltran Espinosa de los Monteros from LIFT Asset Management, Calamanda Grifoll from Pictet, Carlos Prado from Espiga Capital, Carmina Ganyet from Colonial, Ciscu Gibert from KPMG, Eduard Gallart from Bankinter, Eduardo Aguado from Grupo Aleph Inversiones, Eduardo Navarro from Sherpa Capital, Giuseppe Tringali from IE, Ignacio Cañaveral Ladrón De Guevara from Moraleja Partners, Ignacio Lacasa from Across Legal, Ignacio Abengoechea from McKinsey & Co, Javier Bustillo from Andersen, Joan Capdevila, Delegate of Catalonia in Madrid – GENCAT, Joan Mas from Ribe Salat, Joaquin Boixareu from Irestal, Jordi Ribe from Ribé Salat, Jose Francisco Estévez from Cremades Calvo Sotelo, José María Ferrer from Renta 4, Josep Lluís Sanfeliu from Asabys Partners, Juan Cruz Alcalde from Grupo CTC, Leo Pareja from LeoProex, Lidan Qi from Puente China España, María Jesús Martin from Machi & The Jets, Maribel Meléndez from FC Barcelona, Miguel Iribarren from Dars Telecom, Miguel Ángel Tapia from EUROPAVIA, Miguel Ángel Luna from Signium, Miquel Martí from Tech Barcelona, Naiara Bueno from Garrigues, Oscar Pierre from Aggity, Pau Font from Maria Barcelona, Pedro Tortosa from Peak Thomas, Pere de Guardiola from Grupo Godó, Raimundo Segura from Cuatrecasas, Ramon Tamborero from Tamborero Abogados, Ramón Vázquez from Grupo CINKO, Ricardo Marti Fluxá from TEDAE, Roman Serra from Grup Mas, Román Sánchez from Dars Telecom S.L, Ruth Ugalde from El Confidencial, and Xoan Inocencio from Contredi, among others.
During the event organized by Closa Capital at the Alma Hotel in Barcelona, Marc Murtra, President of Indra, shared valuable insights on “How to leverage opportunities generated by the Defense budget.” Murtra emphasized the strategic importance of understanding and capitalizing on opportunities within the Defense budget.
In his presentation, he explored the keys to identifying and effectively seizing emerging opportunities in the Defense sector, considering technological advances, changing needs, and geopolitical trends. He also highlighted the importance of innovation and collaboration in developing solutions that not only address current demands but also anticipate future ones. According to Murtra, this proactive approach not only strengthens companies’ positions in the Defense market but also contributes to national and international development and security.
His presentation sparked a lively debate among the executives, consultants, and business leaders present, solidifying the event as a platform for highly relevant idea exchange in the business and strategic realms. The success of the event was such that it was replicated at the Hotel Wellington in Madrid.
In the prestigious event organized by Closa Capital at the Hotel Wellington in Madrid, Daniel Puig, President of the Executive Committee of the Barcelona Capital Nautical Foundation, shared key insights on “How to capitalize on opportunities from the 37th edition of the America’s Cup celebration in Spain.”
Puig addressed strategies to maximize the benefits derived from the upcoming edition of the America’s Cup in Spanish territory. He explored the relevance of this international nautical event not only from a sporting perspective but also as a unique opportunity to enhance Spain’s global visibility, attract investments, and promote tourism.
During his presentation, Puig emphasized the importance of collaboration between the private sector and public institutions to ensure the success and sustainability of events of this magnitude. Additionally, he pointed out how the celebration of the America’s Cup can act as a catalyst for the development of nautical infrastructures, the boost of the tourism industry, and the promotion of Spain as a first-class nautical destination. Daniel Puig’s participation in Closa Capital’s event sparked enriching dialogue among attendees, solidifying the gathering as a strategic platform for discussing investment opportunities and business development in the nautical and tourism sectors.
As part of the events organized by Closa Capital at the Alma Hotel in Barcelona, Ismael Clemente, CEO of Merlin Properties, prominently addressed the fundamental question: “How to improve the competitiveness of the Spanish economy.”
Clemente provided a profound and insightful analysis of the key factors impacting Spain’s economic competitiveness. He emphasized the importance of investment in infrastructure, innovation, and attracting foreign investments as fundamental elements to drive sustainable economic growth. During his presentation, the CEO of Merlin Properties shared practical strategies to strengthen Spain’s position on the global stage, emphasizing the need to foster a favorable business environment, reduce bureaucracy, and promote the training and specialization of the workforce. Ismael Clemente’s presentation generated lively debate among the executives, consultants, and business leaders present, consolidating these events as a crucial space for discussing key topics impacting Spain’s competitiveness and economic development. The diversity of perspectives shared during these encounters contributed to enriching the country’s business landscape.
These events emerged as a unique platform for high-level idea exchange, networking, and the exploration of strategic opportunities. The presence of visionary leaders and the diversity of profiles among attendees contributed to enriching conversations and fostering collaborations across different business sectors. Closa Capital continued to solidify its position as a key driver of connections and synergies in the business landscape, offering unique experiences that empowered the development and growth of participants.
