Valeri Novell i Grau is an experienced professional in environmental engineering and business management. Currently serving as a Substitute Teacher at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Valeri provides instruction for 4th year Environmental Engineering students. As General Manager of BCN PATOLEGS since 2007, Valeri has focused on the professionalization of a small industrial firm by overseeing strategy, finance, sales, operations, and human resources. Valeri co-founded BLOC VAXA SL, where responsibilities included business development and launching innovative environmental services. Valeri has also served as an External Professor at La Salle University and has held various roles in business strategy, project management, and engineering throughout a career spanning over two decades. Valeri holds multiple degrees, including a Master of Science in Health Care Administration from Universitat de Barcelona and an MBA from IESE Business School, enhancing a robust academic foundation in the fields of management and engineering.