Mar Farrés has extensive experience in fostering international collaboration and promoting investment in Catalonia. Currently serving as Responsable de Relación con Partners at Catalonia Trade & Investment since April 2012, Mar coordinates initiatives with public institutions and private economic agents to attract foreign investment and contribute to economic growth and quality job creation in the region. Previously, Mar worked as Delegada en Madrid for ACCIÓ - Generalitat de Catalunya from November 2007 to March 2012, and held the position of Responsable de Relaciones Institucionales at the Agencia Catalana de Inversiones from April 2004 to October 2007. Mar holds a Postgraduate degree in Political Science and Administration from Universitat de Barcelona, a Master's in International Studies from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, and a Bachelor's degree in History with a specialization in Contemporary History from Universitat de Barcelona.