Members Directory
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Begoña Vizcaino begonavizcainoBiographical Info Partner, PwC Global M&A Leader Fintech & Financial Inclusion Advocate Board Director International Speaker & Author Begoña Vizcaíno Martinez is a senior Partner at PwC and a globally recognized expert in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures, with more than 20 years of experience advising over 300 complex M&A transactions across Latin America and the U.S. Begoña’s career has spanned leadership roles in Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, and New York, enabling her to develop a global perspective and culturally fluent approach to business, where she has consistently championed access, innovation, and inclusion as essential levers for economic transformation.
Monica Vazquez monicavazquezBiographical Info General Manager of ABANCA USA, at the front of operations for one of the leading Spanish financial entities with a presence in the United States. Since he bank's opening in January 2019, she has successfully led its implementation, consolidation, and growth in the country, playing a key role in strategy, operational management, and business development. A Law graduate and Finance specialist, she is certified by Harvard, Wharton, and IE in Corporate Governance, Strategy, and executive programs. A Law graduate and Finance specialist, she is certified by Harvard, Wharton, and IE in Corporate Governance, Strategy, and executive programs.
Cristina Valcarce De Pedro cristinavalcarceBiographical Info Attorney. Currently serves as the International Executive Director of Risk and Internal Control at Telefónica Global Solutions, a position she has held since 2016. She is responsible for Risk and Internal Control, reporting to the Board of Directors of Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS). From July 2010 to January 2015, she served as Secretary of the Board of Telefónica Europe. Previously, she worked for fifteen years as a corporate attorney in several companies within the Telefónica Group. She is currently the General President of the Council of Spanish Residents Abroad (CRE) for the Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina district, and a Full Council Member of the General Council of Spanish Citizenship Abroad. She previously served as the representative for the United States and Central America beginning in 2019. She has extensive prior experience in legal roles for multinational companies.
Yuli Simon yulisimonBiographical Info Is an accomplished business executive with over a decade of experience leading strategic growth initiatives and building high-impact partnerships across industries. As Global Partnerships Director at Veritran, she has spent more than five years forging strategic alliances and driving business development to accelerate innovation in the financial sector. She holds educational credentials from prestigious institutions, including Yale University, Wake Forest University, the University of Miami, Florida International University, and Miami Dade College, with a focus on general and business administration, management, and human resources.
Rocamador Rubio rocamadorrubioBiographical Info Director of the Department of Ceramic Tile, Natural Stone, Building Materials and Furnishings at the Trade Commission of the Spanish Embassy in Miami, and a Senior Trade & Promotion Specialist with a focus on the Building Materials and Furnishings sectors. She has been an integral part of the Trade Commission of Spain in several countries, the last 25 years at the Trade Office in Miami.
Maria Miller mariamillerBiographical Info Has more than 20 years of experience in the CPG Industry, with extensive experience in International Business Development and Contract Negotiation. She co-founded her own Company in Spain in 2007, importing food and beverages from all around the world and selling them to key strategic retailers such as Carrefour in Europe. She started her professional career as an Industrial Engineer working across Europe and Asia implementing transformational managements procedures.Laura Mateo Cuadrado lauramateoBiographical Info Executive leader with 16+ years scaling brands and businesses across Europe and the U.S. Former CMO & Chief of Staff, I’ve led high-growth transformations, international expansion, and successful exits in luxury, food & beverage, and consumer sectors. Board member and advocate for people-centered growth, culture, and purpose-driven leadership.Aurora Martinez auroramartinezBiographical Info Senior global executive with more than 20 years of experience leading transformation, growth, and innovation across healthcare, education, artificial intelligence, and technology. She has held C-suite and general management roles in multinational organizations and high-growth companies, with deep expertise in enterprise AI strategy, governance, P&L leadership, and organizational scale. Aurora currently serves as Chief AI Officer for a global healthcare and insurance group, where she founded and leads the organization’s enterprise AI platform across multiple countries. Educated at Harvard, MIT, ESADE, and Columbia University, her career reflects a sustained commitment to lifelong learning, excellence, and social impact. Known for her human-centered leadership style, she is a trusted advisor to boards and executive teams and a strong advocate for developing diverse talent and inclusive leadership. Aurora is an ESADE Executive MBA alumna and an active member of the Women’s Hispanic Executive Association.
Nataly Lopez natalylopezBiographical Info With close to 20 years of experience in commercial and revenue departments, Nataly Lopez has built her career at the intersection of business strategy and human behavior. After a decade in the HR Tech sector working in business consulting and behavioral analysis, she now leads Revenue Operations for a glass hardware company, helping organizations scale through structured growth, cross-functional alignment, and execution excellence. She also serves as Chair of Sponsorships on the Board of Governors of SHRM Miami.
Alicia Jimenez aliciajimenezBiographical Info In September 2012, she co‑founded Funds Society, establishing it as the leading meeting point for the investment industry in Latin America, Spain, and the United States. Under her leadership, the platform has become the preferred website for Asset & Wealth Management professionals, delivering reliable and specialized information through local teams in major financial hubs—from Madrid and Miami to Santiago and Mexico City. Today, Funds Society reaches more than 20,000 subscribers through daily newsletters and exclusive in‑person events in Spain, the U.S., Chile, and Brazil. Before entering the media industry, she spent nearly 15 years in the Spanish financial sector as Head of Research and Funds at Self Bank (now Singular Bank), and previously as a financial analyst at Banco Santander’s brokerage firm in Madrid and its private banking division.
