Alberto Martínez Bernardo

In an interview with El Confidencial, one of Spain’s leading newspapers, Christophe De Vusser, Bain’s Worldwide Managing Partner, emphasized that despite the rise of AI, the essence of Bain & Company continues to rest on three fundamental pillars: supporting business leaders in making tough decisions, driving organizational transformations, which, he stressed, rely on people and culture rather than algorithms, and building trust in today’s volatile environment. In line with this vision, Ignacio Otero, Managing Partner for Spain and Portugal, confirmed that in Iberia the firm expects “to nearly triple last year’s hires across all profiles, from consultants and engineers to data experts and designers.” You can read the full interview below. https://bit.ly/3IocWyT

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From SaaS & Fintech to Executive Search What happens when a leader with hands-on tech experience moves across to executive search?   We spoke with Borja Vara, Partner at Amrop España and member of our Global Digital Practice, about: ·     Lessons from LinkedIn ·     What tech leaders really need today ·     How Amrop is redefining executive search in Spain Read the full interview: https://lnkd.in/dgtgTesq

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Proud to announce Europe's First IBM Quantum System Two. Today marks a significant milestone as IBM unveils one of the world's most powerful quantum systems at the IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center in San Sebastián, Spain, in collaboration with the Basque Government. This installation, the first in Europe and second outside the US, underscores Europe's commitment to quantum computing leadership. Quantum technology holds immense potential for our industries, research communities, and governments. By rapidly deploying systems like this, we're ensuring the continent stays at the forefront of such transformative technology and support the European Commission's Quantum Europe Strategy, aiming to establish Europe as a global quantum leader by 2030. To a brighter, more innovative future for Europe. Thanks Imanol Pradales Gil, Jay Gambetta, Horacio Morell Find out more in Fortune: https://lnkd.in/dJAtQEJG

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Shaping the Future of Payments in Ireland. On 23 September, the Central Bank of Ireland hosted its 2025 Payments Seminar bringing together leaders from banking, payments, and fintech. Our colleague Javier Rodríguez Sánchez, Head of Retail Web Channel and Mobile Apps, represented Bankinter as a panellist, contributing to discussions alongside experts from Amazon, Citibank, Stripe, and the ECB. The seminar explored the National Payments Strategy and the Eurosystem’s Retail Payment Strategy, highlighting the importance of collaboration in building a more resilient and efficient payments ecosystem. Thank you to all involved - and to Karen O'Leary for moderating. Read more at https://lnkd.in/evzUgdUR

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📈Indra Group accelerates the growth of its revenues and profitability in the first half of the year, securing a €215 million profit. ✅The order backlog in the first six months of the year reaches €9.474 billion for the first time, constituting a 33% year-on-year increase with respect to the same period in 2024. This figure includes €1.449 billion stemming from the acquisition of Tess Defence. ✅The order intake increased by 18% with respect to the first half of 2024, supported by the Defence, Air Traffic (ATM) and Mobility businesses, which record growth above 38% during the period. ✅Revenues increased by 6% in the first six months of the year, with double-digit year-on-year rises in Defence and ATM. ✅The EBITDA and EBIT, the indicators of operating profitability, increased by 15% and 17% year-on-year between January and June respectively.  ✅The Defence and ATM divisions jointly account for more than half of the company’s EBITDA. ✅The net profit totals €215 million in the first half of the year, constituting an 88% year-on-year increase. This figure includes the one-off impact of the financial results of TESS Defence.  ✅The number of employees grew by 3,542 in the period, a 6% increase with respect to the same period in 2024. Three out of every four new recruitments were in Spain. ✅In June, the acquisition of a 26% stake in TESS Defence, the armored vehicle manufacturer, was completed, and the purchase of a 37% stake in the SPARC microchip startup was announced. ✅The company strengthened all of its financial targets set for 2025. Press release🔗 https://lnkd.in/ebAD768C #IndraGroup #Indra #Results

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There are some headaches you can’t avoid; but cross-border payments shouldn’t be one of them. Unpredictable fees, delays, and lack of visibility make international transactions harder than they should be. For finance teams, they're a risk to cash flow and growth. At iBanFirst, we cut through the complexity with solutions that give businesses clarity, control, and confidence: 📌 No hidden costs. 📌 Fast, transparent transfers. 📌 Full visibility at every step. 👉 Discover more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/eYDszWWi

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🗣️ At Bloomberg’s Future of Finance conference in Madrid, Ana Martín de Santa Olalla Sánchez, CEO of CaixaBank Asset Management, shared powerful insights on the evolution of mutual funds and the broader financial landscape in Spain.   💹 As the leader of the top asset management firm in the Spanish market, Ana emphasized the urgent need to shift our mindset—from saving to long-term investing. She highlighted how mutual funds now represent 16% of household savings, a figure that has tripled over the past decade.   👨‍🎓💡Key to this transformation? Financial education and #innovation. These pillars are essential to empower individuals and drive sustainable economic growth.   Ana also addressed structural challenges in the Spanish economy, including the shortage of real estate supply and the innovation gap. Her call to action: increase investment in R&D to unlock future potential.   #FutureOfFinance #FinanceInnovation #banking

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