Jose Ivars-Lopez

Jose Ivars-Lopez has extensive experience in the financial services and marketing sectors, currently serving as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland and Director of New Business & Key Accounts at Ria Financial since April 2018. Prior to this role, Jose was Head of Banking Partners at XE.com from July 2013 to April 2018, focusing on growth and profitability in strategic partnerships. At Currencies Direct, from June 2007 to July 2013, Jose led global marketing efforts to enhance direct sales and relationships with banking partners. Jose began a career in infrastructure as Managing Director at BLAUVERD from September 2001 to March 2007, where the focus was on sustainable construction solutions. Academic credentials include a recent enrollment in the MIT Sloan Blockchain Technologies program and multiple degrees in Business, Real Estate Science, and Marketing from Universitat Politècnica de València and University of the Arts London.