Elena Villalba

Elena Villalba is an accomplished finance professional with extensive experience in asset management and strategic business development. Currently serving as Directora General Asset Management Iberia & Latam at Mirabaud Asset Management since February 2018, Elena has held key leadership positions at several financial institutions, including Director at MERCHBANC and Deputy General Manager at Banco Madrid. With a foundational role as Founding Partner and Hedge Fund Manager at Focus Capital and a track record that includes significant roles at American Express, Credit Suisse, and Novo Banco, Elena has consistently demonstrated expertise in portfolio management and institutional business. Elena's educational background includes a Master’s in Asset Management from IEB and a degree in Economics and Finance from Bentley University, complemented by further studies at Harvard University and MIT.