Fernando Barrera

Fernando Barrera has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles.

From 2012 onwards, they have been the CEO and co-founder of CIRCE Scientific, an organization focused on improving healthy living and longevity through the optimization of active ingredients.

In 2013, Barrera took on the role of Vice President at BIOIBAL, a biotechnological and biomedical cluster in the Balearic Islands. Here, they worked towards strengthening the economy of the region by promoting sectors that contribute to its development.

Additionally, in the same year, Barrera co-founded MEL Pharma, although no specific details about the organization are provided.

Prior to these ventures, they were the CEO and co-founder of Outlining TTI from 2012 to 2016.

Before venturing into entrepreneurship, Barrera worked as the Technology Transfer Office director at Fundació Universitat-Empresa de les Illes Balears from 2001 to 2011. Fernando also gained experience as a Technology Transfer Office technician at Universitat de les Illes Balears from 1997 to 2000.

Fernando Barrera has a diverse education history. In 1992, they completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at the Universitat de les Illes Balears. After a few years, they pursued further education and received a Master's degree in Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya in 1998. In 2003, they earned a University Specialist degree in Scientific Project Management from CSIC - Universitat de les Illes Balears. Continuing their education, in 2004-2005, Barrera completed another University Specialist degree, this time in Business Administration and Management, General from the Universitat de les Illes Balears. In 2006, they obtained a University Specialist degree in Project Management from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Moving forward, Barrera pursued executive education, completing an Executive Master's degree in Innovation from Escuela de Organización Industrial (EOI) in 2013. Finally, in the same year, they participated in the Ignite Programme for Business Acceleration at the Cambridge Judge Business School.