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Irantzu Bilbao

CEO / COO / Transformation / Innovation / Business

€1,500/day
Valencia, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Irantzu

With a consolidated track record as a Senior Executive and Co-founder of Utopya Innovation for Good, I bring over two decades of solid experience in crucial fields such as engineering, technology, consulting, and innovation, turning visionary ideas into tangible and significant successes.

I am recognized for my ability to transform business models in critical sectors, especially in the Automotive industry, adapting them to changing market demands. My strategic approach has been fundamental in navigating and thriving through the constant evolution of the sector.

My career is characterized by leading innovative global industrial projects, implementing disruptive business models in consulting and engineering, and promoting organizational change from leadership positions in renowned companies such as Faurecia, as well as in CEO roles at Expleo Spain and Portugal.

I stand out for my ability to harmonize teams from diverse cultures, drive the co-creation of innovative solutions, and foster a culture of shared success. My leadership has a significant influence not only in the industrial automotive sector but also in broader fields.

Beyond my executive responsibilities, I actively engage in creating companies focused on innovation with impact, thus demonstrating my firm commitment to fostering positive change in society.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

  • English

    Fluent

  • French

    Native or bilingual

Can work on-site
Valencia (up to 50km), Madrid (up to 50km)

Experience

  • Utopya
    Managing Partner
    April 2023 - Today (3 years and 2 months)
    Valencia and surroundings
    Managing Partner at Utopya Innovation for Good, a company with a mission to tackle the world's most pressing social, health, and environmental challenges head-on.
    In a time of growing inequality, at Utopya, we believe that sustainable solutions are the only way forward. Circular business models will become more dominant and we need to rethink the global economic model.
    That's why we create Utopya, a game-changing social businesses that provide economic returns while prioritizing sustainability. We believe that this is the only way to overcome the challenges facing our world today.
  • Expleo Group
    CEO
    July 2019 - January 2023 (3 years and 6 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    • Managed Spanish and Portuguese entities, 22M€/yr, 400 staff (roadmap for 500 staff in 2023)
    • Transformed Expleo Spain's business model with remote and hybrid working, process automations, and digital and innovation programs
    • Led market analysis and commercial-operational strategy implementation, resulting in the addition of banking and financial services to Expleo Spain's portfolio
    • Successfully completed M&A of a Lisbon-based company in 2022, paving the way for expected growth in 2023
  • Tres Cantos
    COO
    August 2018 - July 2019 (11 months)
    Madrid, Spain
    • Managed operational aspects of 17M€/yr P&L and 300 staff
    • Defined and transformed railway, aerospace, automotive, and energy operational models
    • Implemented business transformation to reach a yearly revenue growth of 20%

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Education

  • Digital Fundamentals in Business Disruption
    The Valley
    2023
  • Chemical Process Engineering, Environmental
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid
    2000
    Chemical Process Engineering, Environmental

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