Corresponding Member
Social Sciences: Doctor in Economic Sciences
Entry date: April 26, 2023
Entrance speech: Expansión de empresas Retail en EE.UU
Answer: Excmo. Sr. Dr. José Daniel Barquero Cabrero, Doctor in Economic Sciences
Santiago Ferrada Castro is a Doctor in Economics from La Salle University, UOLS, with the qualification of Outstanding Cum Laude.
He has helped drive the growth of organizations in multiple international markets; including Decathlon, Bestseller, Pili Carrera, SoleTechnology and currently Gympass.
Graduated in Business Management and Administration from the Camilo José Cela University, he also obtained a Diploma in Business Sciences at the University of Barcelona and a Diploma with honors in Management and Administration of Sports Companies at the Johan Cruyff Institute. He has a Master’s degree in Financial Management from the Camilo José Cela University and a Master’s degree in International Trade from the University of Barcelona.
A regular contributor as a media expert, his participation in the American newspaper Huffington Post stands out. He is also the author of the blog www.lifeferrada.com. He is a recognized international speaker for his contributions to the internationalization of companies and the opening of new markets.
He has received numerous awards and prizes, among others, honorary member of the European Higher Council of Doctors (CONSEDOC) and mention of ESERP Business & Law School for professional merit.
Professional swimmer and triathlete, he is a distinguished high-endurance challenge athlete. His leadership in the business world is based on the values of sport: effort, motivation and improvement