Meet Our
Faculty
At Westfield Business School, our faculty brings together professionals with academic and industry experience in leadership, business, innovation, and technology. Their expertise enriches learning across our MBA and STEM programs, connecting academic knowledge with real-world professional challenges.
Practitioners | Real-World Business Expertise
Our Practitioners bring professional experience across industries and areas of specialization. Their business backgrounds help connect academic concepts with real-world challenges in management, leadership, innovation, and decision-making.
Benitez
Position: CEO & Founder Organization: SiembraViva
Professional with 20 years of experience, including 10 years in corporate product and commercial teams at Bancolombia and 10 years as an entrepreneur developing sustainable food production solutions.
Calvo Cruz
Position: Senior Financial Consultant
Organization:
Talentiam Retail Evolution
Senior Finance Executive, adaptable to different sectors and projects, identifying key success factors.
del Castillo
Position: Professor and Managing Partner
Organization: EIG / ARNO
Economics and Business graduate with an MBA and Executive MBA. Professional experience in auditing, business consulting, financial management, and corporate governance.
Ruiz de Linares
Consultant
Freelance Instructor at various business schools and professional advisor
Over 20 years of experience in Human Resources, with a passion for teaching and a strong student-oriented approach. Versatile and result-oriented.
Solá Menéndez
Retired
49 years of experience in various positions from Account Executive to General Manager and Partner. Communication and Strategy Actions.
Munguira
Partner
Own company
Over 25 years of professional experience in multinational companies. He has held top management positions in marketing, sales, and strategy.
Matarranz Carpizo
Position: Vicepresidente
Organization: EIG Business School
Over 30 years of experience in executive and management positions across various sectors: education, energy, telecommunications, construction, and real estate.
Ramos González
Position: Consejero Delegado
Organization: BOSTON ASESORES, S.L.
Responsible for client acquisition and proposal preparation and negotiation, directing projects in the areas of Human Resources Management.
Traba Aguado
Retired
Graduated in Economics and Master in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid, Master in Teacher Training for Secondary Education.
de Blanes Sebastián
Position: Profesora Visitante/Investigadora
Organization: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Over 20 years of professional experience in marketing, sales, operations, and business intelligence in various sectors and companies.
Martínez Franklim
Position: Director de Credit Watch y Reestructuras
Organization: Banco Santander
Financial executive with 20 years of experience in the financial and banking sector, primarily in corporate banking, treasury management, international banking, and trade.
Pérez Galán
Position: Head of data and analytics
Organization:
DooH It
Over 20 years of experience in Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing. Currently running a digital startup with a presence in Spain, France, and Belgium, utilizing AI to serve ads in taxis and VTC.
Casares Satrustegui
Independent Consultant
Independent consultant at Clínica Universidad de Navarra, SC Johnson’s Wax Española, Colgate Palmolive S.A.E., MBA IESE (Barcelona), Procter & Gamble Spain.
Ruiz García
Consultant
Professional advisor
Independent professional since 2016, collaborating with business schools such as EAE Business School, Westfield, and the College of Doctors and Graduates in Political Science and Sociology.
Luca de Tena
Position: CEO
Organization: Celtiberian Solutions
Business professional with over 30 years of experience in managing and directing both Spanish and international companies.
Muñoz Martinez
Partner
Independent Consultant
Has been a consultant, entrepreneur, and business manager in the sectors of Telecommunications, Engineering, Environment, Mining, and FMCG. Over 30 years of experience in international management, including strategic consulting at A.T. Kearney and CapGemini.
Pelekais
Position: Docente investigador
Organization: Universidad Autónoma del Caribe
International professor with over 15 years of experience. Author, speaker, researcher, tutor, and collaborator with more than 400 students per semester for universities and business schools in America, Europe, and Asia.
Vals Tejedor
Position: Director Área de Negocio
Organization CaixaBank
27 years of experience in the financial sector with Banco Mapfre, Caja Madrid, Bankia, and CaixaBank. Currently part of the senior management team at CaixaBank, the largest Spanish group by assets.
Orozco Agudelo
Position: Vicepresidente de riesgo y gestión
Organization: Bancoomeva
Has worked as Vice President of Risk and Management, National Operations and Processes Manager, National Operations and Processes Director, Process and Productivity Coordinator, General Manager, etc.
Garrido Casas
Position: Purchasing Director
Organization: FNMT-RCM
Professional with 32 years of experience at FNMT-RCM and more than 20 years of involvement in leadership positions at AERCE, the Spanish purchasing association.
Purita
Position: Studio Director
Organization: Minds CoLab
Innovation and digital knowledge management professional, Google Women Techmakers Ambassador, with experience in government innovation projects, EdTech, and strategic transformation.
Lecturers | Specialized Academic Expertise
Our Lecturers bring specialized knowledge and academic perspectives to graduate education. Their contributions support the development of analytical, strategic, and professional skills relevant to today's business and technology challenges.
Mercader
Position: CEO
Organization: A&M Biz Center LLC
Has worked at companies such as General Electric, IBM, A&M Biz Center, Central University of Venezuela, Monteávila University, Ana G. Mendez University, Westfield Business School, Saint Ignacio University.
Abanto Florida
Position: Part Time Lecturer
Organization: HEC Montreal
Extensive experience in Management, handling senior management missions in financial services entities and some goods market organizations.
Sanoja Muñóz
Position: Associate Partner
Organization: Globpar Inc
Over 20 years of experience in multinational companies holding various executive positions in marketing, sales, retail, and partners.
León
Consultant
Degree in Business Administration, Master of Science in Industrial Project Management, Doctor in Management Sciences.
Landeta
Position: Dean of AI Leadership and Academic Innovation.
Organization: Westfield Business School
Dr. Ana Landeta holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration and is an international expert in digital transformation, leadership, and sustainability.
Urdaneta
Position: Business Faculty Professor
Organizations: Millennia Atlantic University, Florida National University, MIU City Miami University, San Ignacio University
Professional with 40 years of experience across finance, banking, strategic planning, and management, including 16 years of teaching in economics, finance, and international business.
Wise
Position: Professor
Organization: CETYS Universidad
Professor of Marketing and International Business at CETYS Universidad, with previous teaching experience at Tecnológico de Monterrey and professional management experience.
Sievers
Position: Marketing Professor and Researcher
Doctor in Business Administration with 11 years of industry experience and five years of academic teaching and research in marketing.
Olivas Luján
Position: Professor
Organization: Pennsylvania Western University
Professor and researcher specializing in human resource management, leadership, information technology innovation, and evidence-based management, with international teaching experience.
Álvarez Santas
Position: University Professor
Organization: Universidad Carlos III de Madrid
Doctor in Economics and Business with more than 25 years of marketing experience and over 20 years of university teaching in business and market research.
Kubus
Position: Associate Professor
Organization: Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Professor specializing in sustainable finance, innovation ecosystems, and sustainability, with more than 15 years of international professional experience in banking and risk management.
Torres Marín
Position: Professor and Researcher
Organization: Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
Professor and researcher specializing in economics, finance, and business management, with over 15 years of teaching experience and a professional background in international business and entrepreneurship.