Volver a Blog Rafael de la Cuadra Ribes 1 June, 2022 General Manager at Global Tech Strategies, a Technology Company especialized in Smart Cities, Emergencies and Security software developement. Since January 2014 until October 2016 I was the President of Global Business Strategies, a Project Management Consultancy specialized in technology transfers. GBS was operating in Central Europe, Eastern Europe, Asia, Southamerica and Sub-Saharan Africa mainly. The company is member of the Global Compact of the United Nations. I started my professional development as an economist, playing the role as CEO in small familiar enterprises while also working seven years in a multinational company in the field of Finance and Administration. Afterwards, I worked for four years as Marketing and Commercial Manager in a global furniture manufacturer. After five years working as CEO in my own bricks manufacturing company, I made the decision to sell it and begin working as Secretary General of the Valencia Construction Federation. Having global expertise, I created the international Department of the entrepreneurs´ association During these years I have also taught in three different universities, subjects related with International affairs on a Masters level – Politechnic University of Valencia, AIDICO and CEU San Pablo University. Also, I have participated as a speaker in conferences related to international issues in Russia, (Moscow, Voronezh and Saint Petersbourg), The USA, Republic of Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Turkey and of course Spain. CEO of Global Tech Strategies, a technology company specialized in the development of software for Smart Cities, Emergencies and Security. President of DLQ International Consulting, S.L. Alumni Founder Institute Valencia. Cohorte virtual fall 2021 Mentor of Valencia´s Economy Faculty. Mentor of Asociación con Valores. Leader of the Advanced Leadership foundation of circular Economy.