Management Committee
German Granda
Chief Executive Officer
Germán Granda holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration (CUNEF) and in Political Science and Sociology (UNED). His postgraduate training includes a Master in Business Strategy and Sustainable Development (University of Bradford) and executive programs at MIT (MIT Sloan Executive Certificate in Strategy & Innovation) and IESE (PDD).
The CEO of Forética is also a member of the Spanish State CSR Council.
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 Projects and Services
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 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.
Communications Management
Rocío Buendía
Director of Communications and Institutional Relations
Rocío Buendía holds a degree in Audiovisual Communication from the Complutense University of Madrid. She has extensive experience in corporate communication, development of communication strategies and crisis management.
At Forética, she holds the position of Director of Communication and Institutional Relations, from which she coordinates the areas of Communication, Digital Strategy, Events and Institutional Relations, implementing and developing reputation and positioning strategies.
Development Department
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 Department
Natalia Montero
Communications Senior Manager and Head of National Alliances
Natalia Montero has a degree in Journalism from the Complutense University of Madrid and a Master's Degree in Communication, Public Relations and Protocol Management from ESERP Business School, which she completed with the Strategic Management and Social Leadership Program at 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 Communications Manager at Forética, she is responsible for the generation and analysis of branded content for the different external communication channels, the coordination of online, offline and hybrid events and the implementation of the Communication and Institutional Relations Plan, focusing on the strategy of national alliances.
Pablo Rodriguez
Head of Digital Communication and Design
Pablo Rodríguez holds a double degree in Audiovisual Communication and Business Administration from Universidad Rey Juan Carlos. He also has a degree in Corporate Communication from the University of California. Throughout his professional career he has acquired extensive experience in the world of communication, where he has performed tasks in different areas.
Before joining Forética, she worked for several years at the communications agency Atrevia, participating in numerous 360º projects ranging from media relations to the implementation of digital strategies and the development of graphic lines. He also has previous experience as a television cameraman and collaborator in digital media.
Currently, he is part of Forética's Communication Department as Responsible for the implementation of the organization's Digital Strategy and Design.
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 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.
Projects and Services Department
Ana Gomez
Senior Manager
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.
María Ordovás
Project Manager
María Ordovás holds an International Master's Degree in Sustainable Development and Corporate Social Responsibility from the Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI) and a double degree in Law and Business Administration from the University of Valencia.
She has different international experiences as part of her training, such as her stays in Milan, the United States and Thailand.
She began her professional career in consulting working with companies from different sectors as a business consultant, then in two leading multinational organizations in the automotive sector and the pharmaceutical sector as a strategic business analyst collaborating in projects related to reporting, strategy and marketing.
In Forética, as Project Manager, she is part of the good governance area with involvement in programs such as the Transparency, Good Governance and Integrity Cluster and participating in various technical projects and research reports for companies and organizations on CSR and sustainability.
Beatriz Laso
Project 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 Project 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.
Teresa Knoerr
Senior Manager
Teresa Knoerr holds a degree in Journalism and a degree in Political Science and Public Management (University of the Basque Country). Her postgraduate training includes a Master in International Relations (CEU San Pablo) and she is currently pursuing an MBA at ESADE.
Prior to joining Forética, Teresa has developed her professional career between London and Madrid, in strategy consulting. First, in London, she worked helping clients from different sectors with the development of their sustainability strategies. In the UK she also worked in the sustainability department of a multinational commodities company, leading sustainability index projects. Later, in Madrid, he joined one of the leading international strategy consultancies, supporting global clients with the development of their strategies. His professional career has led him to specialize in the industrial and technology sectors, having developed projects in Spanish, English, French and German.
Currently, Teresa works as Senior Manager promoting projects related to the development of sustainable cities or food systems, among others. She also carries out technical and research projects for companies and organizations.
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.
Marta Carnero
Project Manager
Marta Carnero holds a bilingual degree in Finance and Accounting from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid and is currently completing an interuniversity master's degree in Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility from the Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia (UNED) and the 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 Project Manager at Forética, she collaborates on projects in the social and ethics and good governance areas. She is involved in projects related to the future of work, the SGE21 standard and participates in various technical and research projects related to CSR and sustainability for companies and organizations.
Irene Alcocer
Project Manager
Irene Alcocer Bernal has a degree in Environmental Sciences from the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos de Madrid and a Master 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 Project 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.
Marta Cámara
Project Manager
Marta Cámara Urios is a lawyer, has a Master's Degree in Law and a double degree in Law and Business Administration and Management from the University of Valencia.
She began her professional career as a member of two leading law firms in Spain, advising companies in the areas of tax law at first and then in the areas of competition law and the European Union. Later he joined a foundation, collaborating in the implementation and development of various social responsibility projects.
As Project Manager at Forética he participates in environmental and social programs and initiatives in the areas of health and sustainability, future of work and nature, among others. She also participates in technical and research projects on sustainability and CSR for companies as well as in international projects.
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 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
Sofía Bergareche es Máster en Desarrollo Internacional y Emergencias Humanitarias por la London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) y graduada en Administración de Empresas y Relaciones Internacionales por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE). Antes de incorporarse a Forética, desarrolló su trayectoria profesional en consultoría en Madrid, Londres y México, trabajando en proyectos de transformación digital, cadena de valor sostenible y agricultura regenerativa, entre otros. Como Project Manager en Forética, colabora en programas e iniciativas del área ambiental, impulsando proyectos relacionados con el cambio climático y la economía circular.