Distinguished Members

Each member of our team brings experience, knowledge, and a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges in both countries. Together, we work to build bridges, foster collaborations, and create value for companies, institutions, and communities seeking to expand their horizons and achieve new goals.

Discover who we are and how our professional backgrounds reinforce our mission to connect two worlds, promoting economic and cultural growth between Spain and Georgia.

Vasil Babluani

President

Experience in international relations, mediation between governmental institutions and business organizations. Conducting business with governmental foundations, attracting investments to Georgia. Managing European projects and organizing business forums both within Georgia and abroad.

José Maria F. Ameneiro

Executive Director

After studying law and journalism, I began my career in various media outlets before transitioning to the field of communication as an advisor for several financial firms and industrial groups. In 1989, I founded I+C. I am also an investor in other sectors, including BPO and KPO, as well as telemedicine.

Lasha Kalandadze

Fundador

Managing Partner of Metric Law/Tax LLC and former Vice Chairman of the Court of Appeals. An expert in Commercial and Banking Law, he has led international legal projects and contributed to drafting Georgia's legal framework. His expertise makes him a key figure in international contracts and advising major investors.

Santiago Torres

Honorary President

Vasil Babluani has expertise in international relations, institutional mediation, and attracting investments to Georgia. He has managed European projects and organized business forums locally and abroad. He holds a Master's in Protocol and Institutional Relations from the University of Granada, enhancing his global expertise.

Borja Borrero

Member

He is the Executive Director at Interbrand for Iberia, EMEA, and LatAm, where he oversees growth opportunities, marketing, communications, and elevating creative quality and reputation standards across these regions. He regularly serves as a jury member at creative festivals and as a speaker at marketing and branding forums, as well as universities, both nationally and internationally.

Aleix Sanmartín

Member

PhD in Political Communication from the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM) and a renowned political strategist, specializing in designing campaigns that turn the improbable into possible. With a career marked by success in complex scenarios, he is an expert in strategic communication and crafting narratives that inspire and mobilize.

Carlos Fernández

Member

Founder and CEO of BrandMad, where he leads digital marketing and strategic branding projects, and Founder and CCO of La Demonia Producciones, focused on innovative and impactful productions. With expertise in communication, labor relations, and business creativity, he drives strategic solutions that connect brands with global audiences.

Antonio Rubio Campaña

Member

President of the Association of Investigative Journalists (API) and Director of the Master's Program in Investigative Journalism, New Narratives, Data, Fact-Checking, and AI at El Confidencial and URJC. With a distinguished career as Deputy Editor of El Mundo, Editor-in-Chief at Cambio 16, and founder of Background, he has been honored with awards such as the 2022 Ondas Podcast Award. He currently combines his academic and professional roles in training the next generation of journalists.

José López Jaraba

Member

Journalist passionate about his profession and the transformative changes in communication. From his start as a graphic editor and journalist, he has gained experience in team leadership, project management, and business creation in TV, press, and digital media. An expert in marketing, he envisions a bright future for news media and aims to be part of it.

⁠⁠José Enrique De La Peña

Member

José Enrique De La Peña is the Managing Partner of Adson Partners, with over 20 years of experience in strategic advisory, M&A, and financial restructuring. He has held roles as CEO and Independent Director and has taught at institutions such as the University of Salamanca and the Centro de Estudios Garrigues. His career includes international projects in key sectors such as energy, technology, and transportation.

Israel Ocaña

Member

A prominent executive producer in the Spanish film industry, he has extensive experience in producing high-profile projects. He is best known for his recent work on Topuria: Matador, a documentary about MMA champion Ilia Topuria. His collaborations with major production companies like Señor Mono and platforms such as Movistar Plus+ showcase his ability to lead innovative and impactful projects.

Javier Ortiz

Member

A lawyer with nearly 30 years of experience and director of Ortiz & Asociados, specializing in Civil and Commercial Law. With a background in Business Management from Universidad CEU San Pablo and IESE Business School, he advises on international trade missions and serves on multiple boards of directors. He operates from Valencia, Madrid, and Georgia.

Galaktion Makhviladze

Member

Galaktion Makhviladze is an Associate Professor and specialist in oral surgery and implantology. He leads the Galaktion Makhviladze Dental Implantology Center in Tbilisi and actively participates in international conferences and educational projects in his field.

Pedro Rodriguez Fernández

Member

Pedro Rodríguez Fernández is a partner at A Worldwide España, a firm specializing in audit and consulting for the middle market. With extensive experience, he leads projects integrating audit, IT, and analytics to address complex situations and businesses at both national and international levels.