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David Raya Lara

CEO at Bluespace Self-Storage

David Raya Lara has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. David started their career in 2001 as a Trainee in Comercio Exterior at Deutsche Bank, where they gained knowledge in banking, finance, and trade. From 2002 to 2004, they worked at Banc Sabadell as a Trainee in Marketing corporativo. In 2004, they joined KPMG as a Senior Audit, where they gained experience in auditing.

In 2007, David joined IMPRESIA IBERICA, a multinational company in the printing industry. David worked as the Responsible for Control de Gestion and Director of the Department of Control de Gestion, Contabilidad y Reporting financiero. Their responsibilities included monthly reporting, budgeting, investment analysis, financial controlling, and process improvement.

Since 2010, David has been with Bluespace Self-Storage. David first worked as a Financial Controller, overseeing operational and financial controlling, implementing management information systems, and participating in acquisition processes. In January 2019, they were promoted to the role of CEO, leading the company's expansion in Spain and internationally.

Throughout their career, David has demonstrated leadership skills, financial expertise, and a strong focus on driving growth and profitability.

David Raya Lara's education history includes a Programa Desarrollo Directivo (PDD) from IESE Business School in 2014-2015, a Master's degree in Finance, General from EADA Business School in 2010-2011, a Postgrado en Auditoria from Universidad de Barcelona in 2005-2008, a Licenciatura en Administracion y Direccion Empresas from Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (Programa Universidad-Empresa) in 2002-2004, and a Diplomatura en Ciencias Empresariales from Universidad Pompeu Fabra (EUM - Escuela Universitaria del Maresme) in 1999-2002. Their field of study ranges from management to finance, auditing, and accounting.

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Timeline

  • CEO

    January, 2019 - present

  • Chief Financial Officer

    January, 2012

  • Financial Controller

    April, 2010