ALFONSO GONZÁLEZ ARTIACH

Degree in Business and Economics from the University of the Basque Country. Master in e-Business from ICADE. He holds the EFPA Certificate – European Investment Practitioner (EIP).

He began his professional career in 1998 at the Bestinver Group for 6 years developing work as a financial analyst for Spanish equities in the food and telecommunications sectors. Later, he was part of the sales team for institutional clients of Bestinver S.V, S.A. and finally an executive of large accounts within Bestinver Gestion SGIIC.

In 2003 he joined the development of a business project in the sports sector as a financial controller with additional marketing and start-up tasks.

In 2005 he joined the N+1 Group in the Wealth and Strategic Clients area, where he worked for 5 years advising family business groups on wealth management.

Since 2010 he has been a founding partner and Managing Director of Esferalia Capital EAF and a member of its Investment Committee.

ADOLFO BEAMONTE ANDRÉS

Degree in Economics from the University of Navarra. Master in Banking and Finance from the Centro de Estudios Garrigues with a specialisation in Private Banking and Asset Management. Business Valuation Program by the Institute of Stock Market Studies (IEB). He has developed his professional career at Banco Banif.

In 2011 he joined Esferalia Capital EAF as a Financial Advisor and is a member of the Investment Committee of Esferalia Capital EAF.

MAITE MANZANAS MADARIAGA

Graduate in Humanities-Business at the University of Deusto. She is a specialist in financial accounting.

She holds the European Financial Advisor Certificate (EFA).

She has been responsible for the management of accounting, taxes, collection and payment management in various companies.

In 2014 she joined Esferalia Capital EAF where she is the Head of Administration and Back Office and responsible for Regulatory Compliance.

IÑAKI ALABA TRUEBA

Graduated in Law from the University of the Basque Country, studies that he combined with his time as a professional soccer player in the First Division of the Spanish League for 9 years.

Master’s in business management (MBA) from the University of Deusto. Advanced Course in Taxation given by the Gipuzkoa Chamber of Commerce. He holds the European Financial Advisor Certificate (EFA).

Iñaki has developed his professional career at Bankoa for 8 years working as a sales manager, office manager and head of the partner network. In 2006 he joined Credit Agricole where he worked for 12 years as an Asset Manager, Director of the Head office in San Sebastian and a Broker.

In 2018 he joined Esferalia Capital EAF as Financial Advisor. In September 2023 he becomes the Exclusive Financial Agent of Esferalia Capital EAF and is a member of its Investment Committee.

JORGE AGUIRRE MÜLLER

Jorge holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Navarra. He is a certified Wealth Management Advisor CWMA (SAQ) and IEAF (Spanish Institute for Financial Analysts).

Jorge has developed his professional career at Credit Suisse AG Spain for more than 15 years as a private banker, and he led a team of financial advisors. He has also worked for other entities such as UBS Bank for 6 years and Banif Bank for 2 years.

In December 2021 he joined Esferalia Capital EAF as a Financial Advisor and he is a member of the Investment Committee.

JONE ZUBILLAGA BERECIARTUA

Degree in Economics from the University of the Basque Country. Master in Business Management (MBA) from the University of Deusto and Postgraduate in Asset Management and Private Banking from the University of the Basque Country. She has the European Financial Advisor (EFA) Certificate. Sustainable Finance Advisor (ESG).

Jone began her professional career at PwC as a Consultant in the area of ​​Financial Advisory and Corporate Transactions.

In 2004, she joined a business project in the textile sector as Financial Director, until 2019, when she became part of a holding company as a Management Consultant.

Since 2020 she is an Investment Analyst at Esferalia Capital EAF.

JORGE ZABALA MARTÍNEZ

Degree in Business Administration and Management in IE University.  He has the European Financial Advisor (EFA) Certificate. CFA Level II.

He has developed his professional career at Altex Asset Management SGIIC as an analyst and fund selector of Investment Funds for international management in discretionary portfolio management mandates.

In 2024, he joined Esferalia Capital EAF as a financial analyst and investment funds and ETFs selector.

NICOLÁS GARCÍA RAYO

Degree in Law from the University of Navarra, Master in Business Legal Advisory for companies from IE Business School and Master Executive MBA from EAE Business School.

He has developed his professional career in prestigious law firms in Madrid and Bilbao since 2001, focusing his expertise on taxation and advising family estates and holding companies.

In 2024, he joined Esferalia Capital EAF as a Prescriptive Agent.

PAULA APECECHEA CELAYA

Degree in Journalism from the University of the Basque Country. She holds the EFPA Certificate – European Investment Practitioner (EIP).

 After a few years in various media companies, she developed her professional career in the back office and production areas of a company in the textile industry with an international reach.

 In 2019 she joined Esferalia Capital EAF in the Administration department.

IZASKUN LIZASO LETONA

Graduate in Humanities-Business at the University of Deusto (Finance Specialty). She holds the EFPA Certificate – European Investment Practitioner (EIP).

She developed her professional career at Bankia in the area of personalised financial advice for investment products, deposits, Asset products, mortgages, bank guarantees.

In 2018 she joined Esferalia Capital EAF in the Administration department.

ESPERANZA BALLESTEROS CARMONA

She has studies in Secretarial work and Administration. She developed her professional career at Santander Bank as an administrative receptionist for 7 years.

In 2017 she joined  Esferalia Capital EAF as Office Manager.