Management Committee

Germán Granda

Chief Executive Officer

Germán Granda is a founding partner and CEO of Forética. He is also Secretary of the Spanish Business Council for Sustainable Development, a member of the State CSR Council of the Spanish Ministry of Labor and Social Economy and a trustee of the Bequal Foundation. He has collaborated over the last 20 years in strengthening corporate social responsibility and sustainability programs both in Spain and internationally, as well as in the development of international standards on the subject and policies to promote sustainability in governments, business sectors and public entities. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Comillas (ICADE), a degree in Economics and Business Administration (CUNEF) and a degree in Political Science and Sociology (UNED). He also holds an MSc. in Business Strategy and Sustainable Development (University of Bradford, UK) and several executive programs at MIT, IE and IESE. He is the author of more than 200 articles and reports on CSR and sustainability, as well as an associate professor at business schools such as Instituto de Empresa (IE), EOI and ESAN (Peru). He has been a member of the Board of Directors of CSR Europe and Secretary General of Spainsif (Spanish Forum for Socially Responsible Investment).

Jaime Silos

Director of Corporate Development

Jaime Silos has completed extensive training in the field of business management and finance. He holds an Executive Certificate from MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), an MBA from Instituto de Empresa (Madrid). He holds a Master's Degree in Financial Markets from the Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles and a Law Degree from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid. As Director of Corporate Development, he is responsible for product and service strategy and financial management. Jaime Silos leads Forética's research line through the Forética Report and RSEarch. Silos has been president of Spainsif, the Spanish sustainable investment forum between 2015 and 2019. Over the last few years he has accumulated extensive experience in social responsibility in a wide variety of sectors and functions.

Ana Herrero

Director of Sustainable Transformation

Ana Herrero holds an MBA from the Instituto de Empresa (Madrid), a master's degree in Environmental Management and Control from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a degree in Environmental Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid. Since 2005 she has developed her professional career in Forética. During the first years she specialized in social responsibility management systems, managing the processes linked to the SGE 21 standard. Since 2011, as Director of Projects and Services, she is in charge of the planning and coordination of this area as well as participating in technical assistance, training and research projects developed by Forética. She is responsible for the environmental area of the association, having led projects such as Responsible with Biodiversity, the launch of the Climate Change Cluster and various collaborations with leading entities in this field.

Human Capital Management

Ricardo Trujillo
Director of Social Impact and Human Capital

Ricardo Trujillo

Director of Social Impact and Human Capital

Ricardo Trujillo holds a degree in Law and Business Administration from the Public University of Navarra and a Master's degree in International Business Management from the Center for Economic and Commercial Studies. He has a Program for Management Development from ESADE. At Forética he is Director of Social Impact and Human Capital. He also coordinates various international projects and leads the development of technical projects, training courses and research reports on different topics.

Partner Experience Management

Ana Gomez
Director and Partner Experience

Ana Gomez

Director of Member Experience

Ana Gómez holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and a Master's Degree in Quality Management and Business Excellence from the EOI Business School and a Business Consulting and Advisory Program at the same business school. Before joining Forética, Ana has developed her professional career in the management of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability projects, both for large and small companies and non-profit organizations, focusing on areas as diverse as the development of plans and strategies, non-financial reporting, stakeholder management, strategic investment in the community, studies, among others. Currently, in his role as Project Manager, he is part of the development of the social area within the organization, as well as conducting research reports and technical projects for companies and organizations.

Development Department

Blanca Andres
Operations Manager

Blanca Andres

Operations Manager

Blanca Andrés holds a Master's Degree in Protocol and Institutional Relations from the International School of Protocol and a Bachelor's Degree in Information Sciences, in the field of Advertising and Public Relations, from the Complutense University of Madrid. She began her professional career in the advertising and social services sector, developing the functions inherent to her degree, to later explore other areas of work within the purchasing and property department of a multinational services company. As Operations Manager at Forética, she is responsible for the coordination of technical and economic resources, treasury control and support to management areas. She also actively participates in different transversal projects, such as the development of the competency map, management of HR technical processes or the elaboration of the organization's Code of Good Governance.

Communication and Marketing Management

Marga Herrán
Director and Partner Experience

Marga Herrán

Director of Communications and Marketing

Marga Herrán has a degree in Journalism from Universidad San Pablo CEU. She has a recognized professional career in the communications sector. Until joining Forética, she worked as dircom and head of content at Forbes House, the first private club of the Forbes brand worldwide. Previously, she held the position of Communications Director at SpainMedia, developing the global communications strategy for the main headers of the group -Forbes, Tapas Magazine, Nautik and Highxtar-, as well as the communications management of Forbes Summit. As Director of Communications and Marketing, she leads the strategic projection and brand positioning of the organization, with a focus on brand building, content development and management of high-impact events.

Dirección de Asuntos Públicos

Natalia Montero
Communications Senior Manager and Head of National Alliances

Natalia Montero

Directora de Asuntos Públicos

Natalia Montero holds a degree in Journalism from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and a Master's Degree in Communication, Public Relations and Protocol Management from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and ESERP Business School. She also holds a Postgraduate Degree in Public Affairs Management from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE) and a Strategic Management and Social Leadership Program from IESE Business School. Prior to her experience at Forética, she worked in the media and in corporate communications, working for both companies and non-profit organizations. Currently, as Senior Communication Manager at Forética, she is responsible for the implementation of the Communication and Institutional Relations Plan, focusing on the strategy of national alliances.

Communication Department

Pablo Rodriguez
Head of Digital Communication and Design

Pablo Rodriguez

Digital Communications Manager

Pablo Rodríguez cuenta con un Doble Grado en Comunicación Audiovisual y Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, y un Máster en Dirección y Gestión de Comunicación Digital por la IM Digital Business School. Además, también posee un Certificate Program in Corporate Communication & Business Management por la University of California. A lo largo de su carrera profesional ha adquirido una amplia experiencia en el mundo de la comunicación, donde ha desempeñado tareas en diferentes áreas, tanto en PR como el ámbito digital y de redes sociales. Antes de incorporarse a Forética trabajó durante varios años en la agencia de comunicación Atrevia, formando parte de varios proyectos 360º. Posee también experiencia previa como cámara de televisión y colaborador en medios digitales. En la actualidad forma parte del Departamento de Comunicación de Forética como Responsable del área de Comunicación Digital.
Esther Gomez
Communication and Events Technician

Esther Gomez

Communication and Events Technician

Esther Gómez Montenegro holds a degree in Journalism from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and a Master's degree in International Journalism from the same university. She began her professional career at major news agencies such as Europa Press and Agencia EFE. In addition, she was editor of a digital magazine of international contents in which she was able to cover some milestones of great impact. Before joining Forética, she worked in the Communication department of a private company where she developed tasks of this department such as monitoring and creating communication plans, writing content or organizing events. Currently, she is part of Forética's Communication Department as a Communication and Events Technician.
Pablo Rodriguez
Head of Digital Communication and Design

Pablo Fernandez

Communication and Events Technician

Pablo Fernández Fernández holds a degree in Marketing from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos and a Master's Degree in Protocol Management, Production, Organization and Event Design from Universidad Camilo José Cela. He also has a degree in Corporate Communication from the University of Riverside. Prior to joining Forética, he worked in the logistics sector, in the aviation sector and in consulting. She is currently a communications and events technician and is responsible for the organization and coordination of online, offline and hybrid events, as well as the implementation of the Communication Plan.

Sustainable Transformation Department

Beatriz Laso
Project Manager

Beatriz Laso

Senior Manager

Beatriz Laso holds a Master's Degree in International Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Action from the Universidad Oberta de Cataluña in collaboration with the Red Cross and a Degree in Law and International Relations from the Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio (Madrid). Before joining Forética, Beatriz has developed her professional career in the management of Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Action projects, both for large companies and Foundations, focusing on volunteering initiatives, international social projects and human rights in the value chain. As Senior Manager at Forética, she collaborates in programs and projects related to social impact, health and sustainability, and volunteering. In addition, she leads the international area and is part of the development team of the SGE 21 certification scheme.
Irene Alcocer
Project Manager

Irene Alcocer

Senior Manager

Irene Alcocer Bernal has a degree in Environmental Sciences from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid and a Master's degree in Geographic Information Systems and Remote Sensing from the Universidad de Oviedo. Before joining Forética, she has developed her professional career in public and private organizations in Spain, United Kingdom and Australia, carrying out projects in the field of ecology, land management and climate change. He has collaborated in scientific research with the Museum of Natural Sciences (CSIC), the Rey Juan Carlos University and the Autonomous University of Madrid, publishing several articles. As Senior Manager at Forética, she is part of initiatives such as Nature Business Ambition or the Action Group on Sustainability and CSR in Public Companies and follows up on the Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. She is also part of the development team of the SGE 21 certification scheme.
Clara Jiménez-Becerril
Project Manager

Pablo Garcia

Senior Manager

Pablo García holds a degree in Forestry Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) and a Master in Forestry, Water and Landscape Management from the Czech University of Life Sciences (CZU) in Prague. He started his professional career in software consultancy, to later develop his career within ESG consultancy, carrying out projects on circular economy, climate change, sustainable financing and renewable energies, among others. Currently, as Senior Manager of Forética, he leads the Nature Business Ambition initiative, while participating in other environmental programs related to circular economy, urban sustainability and sustainable food systems.
Beatriz Laso
Project Manager

Marta Camara

Senior Manager

Marta Cámara Urios is a lawyer, with a Master's Degree in Law and a double degree in Law and Business Administration and Management from the University of Valencia. Before joining Forética, Marta has developed her professional career providing legal advice to companies as part of two large law firms and, later, developing and implementing social responsibility projects as part of a foundation. As Project Manager at Forética, she is part of the social and good governance areas and participates in technical and research projects related to regulation, reporting, social impact or corporate volunteering, among others.
Marta Carnero
Project Manager

Marta Carnero

Senior Manager

Marta Carnero holds a bilingual degree in Finance and Accounting from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and a Master's degree in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility from Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) and Universitat Jaume I. Before joining Forética, she developed her professional career in consulting, working on various projects in derivatives, tax, logistics and finance departments for financial institutions, companies in the energy and food and beverage sectors. As Senior Project Manager at Forética, she collaborates on projects in the area of ethics and good governance. She is involved in projects related to transparency and good governance, the action group of public companies, Forética's SGE21 certifiable standard and is responsible for the ESG Academy that covers training issues for professionals and organizations.
Lucero Balarín
Project Manager

Lucero Balarín

Project Manager

Lucero Balarín holds an International Master's Degree in Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility from the Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI) and a degree in Psychology from the Universidad de San Martín de Porres. She has a degree in Public Policy and Gender from the Universidad Autónoma de México. Before joining Forética, Lucero has developed her professional career in the Peruvian financial sector managing Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Action projects, as well as dealing with institutional matters. As Project Manager at Forética she participates in environmental and social programs and initiatives around the topics of health and sustainability or the Sustainable Cities 2030 initiative, among others.
Camila Kauer
Project Manager

Camila Kauer

Project Manager

Camila Kauer García holds an International Master's Degree in Sustainable Development and Corporate Responsibility from the Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI). She holds a Bachelor's degree in Global Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh. He began his professional career in Washington DC, in a consulting firm implementing US government funded projects in LATAM and Africa to improve agricultural value chains, nutrition in local communities and regional food security. He also worked at the World Resources Institute, supporting the International Climate Action team to advance international cooperation in the implementation of the Paris Agreement and ensure ambitious actions to address climate change. She is currently Project Manager at Forética, being part of the development of the environmental area, promoting initiatives such as the Climate Change Cluster, Nature Business Ambition, and Sustainable Food Systems. She also participates in different technical projects and research reports for companies and organizations.
Sofia Bergareche
Project Manager

Sofia Bergareche

Project Manager

Sofía Bergareche holds a Master's degree in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and a degree in Business Administration and International Relations from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE). Before joining Forética, she developed her professional career in consulting in Madrid, London and Mexico, working on digital transformation, sustainable value chain and regenerative agriculture projects, among others. As Project Manager at Forética, she collaborates in programs and initiatives in the environmental area, promoting projects related to climate change and circular economy.
Sofia Bergareche
Project Manager

Regina Zavala

Project Manager

Regina Zavala González holds a degree in Business Administration and Law from the University of Deusto. Prior to joining Forética, she developed her career in consulting, focusing on identifying new growth opportunities and prioritizing initiatives for clients, as well as defining business cases and managing projects with the coordination of multiple stakeholders. As Project Manager at Forética, Regina actively participates in initiatives that address the relationship between technology and sustainability. She also collaborates in Sustainable Food Systems programs and in the Sustainable Cities 2030 initiative, contributing with her experience to research projects and the development of technical reports for companies and organizations committed to sustainability.
Jaime de la Hoz
Project Manager

Jaime de la Hoz

Project Manager

Jaime de la Hoz García holds a degree in Economics from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and a master's degree in Economic Development and Public Policy from the same university, where he was able to carry out research plans on circular economy issues. Previously, he worked in the consulting sector in Madrid, in the management control department. As Project Manager at Forética, she collaborates in environmental programs, such as the Climate Change Cluster, the Circular Economy Action Group or the Sustainable Cities 2030 initiative, among others.
Irene Barquero
Project Manager

Irene Barquero

Project Manager

Irene Barquero holds a degree in Law and International Relations from the University of Deusto and a Master in European Law and Sustainability from the University of Utrecht, The Netherlands. Throughout her career, she has studied in depth key issues such as the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and the Directive on Due Diligence on Human Rights and the Environment (CSDDD). Prior to joining Forética, Irene gained experience in the legal field through internships at the European Parliament and in a law firm. She also worked in the Corporate Social Responsibility department of a hotel chain, applying her legal knowledge in the area of ESG Compliance to promote responsible and sustainable business strategies. As Project Manager at Forética, she is part of the social and good governance area, and participates in technical and research projects related to regulation, reporting and social impact. Irene collaborates in the Social Impact Cluster, the Public Companies Action Group, the Health and Sustainability Action Group, and the ESG Academy.
Alba Pantoja

Alba Pantoja

Project Manager

Alba Pantoja has a degree in Environmental Sciences from the University of Alcalá de Henares and is currently studying for a master's degree in Environmental Management in Business at the Instituto Superior de Medio Ambiente, taught jointly with the University of Nebrija. Before working at Forética, she did an internship at the Madrid City Council as an Air Quality Assistant Technician, monitoring and evaluating plans and strategies for the improvement of air quality, preparing and analyzing air quality reports and assessing Sustainable Development plans, programs and projects. As Sustainability Intern at Forética, she collaborates in the initiatives of the Climate Change Cluster, the SGE 21 standard and Sustainable Food Systems.
Jorge Motino
Project Manager

Jorge Motino

Project Manager

He holds a degree in Environmental Sciences from the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM) and a master's degree in Environmental and Energy Management in Organizations from the International University of La Rioja (UNIR). Before joining Forética, he has worked at Endesa, in the Circular Economy team, in projects focused on the search for alternatives to obsolete equipment and materials, as well as at IKEA, Recyclia or the Soto del Real City Council, in various sustainability projects. In Forética, he is part of the environmental team, focusing on circular economy, climate change and urban sustainability projects, among others.

Departamento de Experiencia del Socio

Andrea Subero
Project Manager

Andrea Subero

Membership Engagement Manager

Andrea Subero es graduada en Administración y Dirección de Empresas por la Universidad de Mondragón y cuenta con un máster en Marketing Digital y Comunicación por IMF Smart Education. Antes de incorporarse a Forética, ha desarrollado su trayectoria profesional en el ámbito de la innovación corporativa, liderando la gestión de una comunidad compuesta por líderes de innovación, desde la relación con los socios hasta la definición y ejecución de iniciativas estratégicas orientadas a la generación de valor compartido. En su rol como Membership Engagement Manager en Forética, trabaja con el objetivo de consolidar y dinamizar la relación con los socios, favoreciendo su participación activa en las iniciativas y promoviendo una comunidad sólida y comprometida en torno al liderazgo empresarial en sostenibilidad.