Ricardo Zapatero Saenz, CIIA, serves as a Stakeholder Member of the EIC Scaling Club, focusing on Smart Mobility companies, and brings extensive experience in driving innovation and business development since joining Repsol in 2008. At Repsol, Ricardo has led various initiatives, including the launch of the first technology spin-off in renewable hydrogen production and the establishment of advanced biofuels for sustainable motorsports. Prior roles encompass senior positions in credit risk analysis and financial reporting, alongside an early internship at Aeléc. Ricardo holds multiple financial certifications, including Certified International Investment Analyst and Certified European Financial Analyst, and academic credentials from Erasmus University Rotterdam and Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.