Arantxa Mandiola

Hi All! I believe Football has always been a powerful catalyst for change, uniting communities, driving social impact, and shaping global conversations. As Impact and ESG Strategy Manager at World Football Summit (WFS), I work to harness this potential by developing a strategy with a strong focus on ESG principles and social impact. Some key initiatives include leading the development of Women’s Football Week in Bilbao, curating its program, and identifying potential speakers. I also focus on strengthening our partnership with Common Goal to further our commitment to social change and I actively build and maintain relationships with institutional and supranational organizations to expand our influence. Through these efforts, we strive to make a lasting impact on the football industry and beyond.

I also co-create the WFS program at each event, generating tailored strategies for speakers and giving support in audiovisuals, from brief to execution.

Before joining WFS, I coordinated the impact campaign of multi awarded documentary The Silence of Others, implementing comprehensive impact strategies, managing events, engaging with stakeholders or creating content for various communication channels.

As Global Senior Content Producer at Domestika I led the production of over 80 courses, ensuring creative direction, quality control, and adherence to project objectives. I successfully addressed creative challenges, collaborated with stakeholders, and stayed abreast of industry trends, integrating innovative approaches into projects.

My previous role as Communication and Marketing Officer at UNESCO Windhoek Cluster Office involved developing and implementing communication and marketing strategies aligned with UNESCO's mission. I managed budgets for international events, led logistics and production for high-profile events like World Radio Day and World Press Freedom Day, and increased UNESCO's presence in the press and on social media.

Outside of work, you will find me in a movie theater or playing football, which I have done since I was 12 years old. You might also catch me somewhere near the ocean or on a quick city break.

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