Álvaro Churruca

Álvaro Churruca has a diverse work experience in sales and business development roles.

Starting with their current role as Sales Director at NEWE, they are responsible for integrating subscription-based and rental business models into e-commerce operations to eliminate excess stock and embrace the circular economy while generating additional revenue.

Prior to NEWE, Churruca worked at memmo.me as the Country Manager Spain, where they were the first employee in the Spanish market. Álvaro successfully hired and onboarded a high-performing team while connecting fans and businesses with their favorite celebrities on the platform.

Before that, Churruca served as the Sales & Business Development Director South Europe at Arkema's Engineering Adhesives business unit. Álvaro led the commercial strategy for the newly created unit, including pricing, marketing, and distribution network development.

Earlier in their career, Churruca worked at Venair Group in various roles. As the Global Sales Coordinator, they specialized in the design and manufacturing of flexible connections for demanding sectors. Álvaro also played a crucial role in expanding Venair's presence in the US as the Senior Sales & Business Development Manager, setting up sales offices and growing the customer/distribution network.

Churruca further demonstrated their sales and business development skills as the Sales Manager for Venair UK, where they significantly increased the number of new key accounts and established a minimum profit strategy. Moreover, they were part of the Spanish Government's Young Professional Exchange Program in the USA, where they established and consolidated Venair's sales office on the West Coast.

Overall, Álvaro Churruca's work experience spans various industries, demonstrating their proficiency in sales, business development, team management, and market expansion.

Álvaro Churruca obtained a Master of Business Administration - MBA degree in Business Administration and Management, General from ThePower Business School, where they studied from 2019 to 2020. Prior to this, they attended The Wharton School in 2017 to study International Business, although it is unclear whether they completed a degree at this institution. Álvaro Churruca also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, though the specific years of their studies are not provided.