Juan Manuel Baselga Iturzaeta

Juan Manuel Baselga Iturzaeta has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Juan Manuel most recently worked at Tech Barcelona as the Partnerships and Institutional Relations Director starting from March 2023. Prior to that, they held the position of Head of Institutional Relations and Partnerships Development at Barcelona & Partners from November 2021 to March 2023.

From 2013 to 2021, Juan worked at Mobile World Capital Barcelona where they held various roles. Juan Manuel served as the Director of Government and Public Affairs, Marketing and Communications from February 2015 to August 2021. In this role, they were responsible for defining communication strategies, coordinating marketing and PR departments, managing institutional relations, and overseeing the Madrid office. Juan Manuel also served as the Sales Strategy & Sponsorship Manager from June 2013 to January 2015.

Before joining Mobile World Capital Barcelona, Juan was a Founding Partner at BaseZero from November 2011 to December 2013. BaseZero is a digital agency that prioritizes customer service excellence and provides a broad perspective on businesses and brands.

Prior to that, they worked at Grupo Alesport from 2004 to 2011. Juan Manuel first served as an Account Executive from November 2004 to December 2006, where they were involved in national and international product launches, branding design, and customer loyalty programs. Juan Manuel later became an Account Director from January 2007 to September 2011, responsible for sales strategy definition, staff recruitment, department finances, and key account management.

Juan's career started at Landwell in 2001, where they worked as a Lawyer until November 2004. Juan Manuel also gained early experience as a Trainee at SEAT, SA from September 2000 to June 2001.

Overall, Juan has had a successful career with expertise in partnerships and institutional relations, marketing and communications, sales strategy, and account management.

Juan Manuel Baselga Iturzaeta obtained a PDD degree from IESE Business School in 2019. Prior to that, from 1996 to 2001, they completed a Licenciatura in Derecho at Universitat de Barcelona. In addition, they obtained a certification in Introduction to Corporate Sustainability, Social Innovation and Ethics from edX in September 2021.