Oceana’s board of directors in 2006, shortly after her tenure as chief executive officer of Carrera y Carrera, Spain’s top jewelry manufacturer and one of the world’s leading luxury brands. María Eugenia is an active lecturer, teacher and adviser at various universities and business schools. She brings to Oceana a vast knowledge of strategic planning, marketing and public relations. In 2004, María Eugenia was nominated for “Women Executive of the Year” by the Spanish Federation of Women CEOs and Professionals.