Alberto Knapp Bjeren

Alberto Knapp Bjeren is currently serving as the Executive Chairman for Spain at VML, where strategic innovation and growth are prioritized following the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson. Alberto holds board positions at Fundación Lealtad, where the focus is on fostering trust in the NGO sector, and at Plan International, dedicated to children’s rights and gender equality. As the founder of The Cocktail, a digital consultancy with a global presence, and an advisor at Seaya Ventures, Spain's largest venture capital investor, Alberto plays a vital role in the startup ecosystem. Additionally, experience includes being an investor in various digital startups and mentoring at SeedRocket, alongside a background in product development at Yoigo and leadership in user experience at Netjuice. Alberto's academic qualifications include a Major in Advertising and a specialization in Consumer Sociology from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.