Gonzalo Socías

Seasoned business executive and entrepreneur with broad international experience, driving growth and delivering outstanding financials across Europe. Passionate about leading digital transformational change of companies and implementing artificial intelligence. Results driven with expertise in strategic planning and operational execution. I lead teams guided by trust, accountability, and empowerment. Excellent communications skills. I love sports and I am a passionate reader.

Education

• Business Administration and Management Harvard Business School (2022)
• MBA IESE Business School - University of Navarra (2002 — 2004)
• Certificate Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-A (2017 — 2018)
• Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) & Bachelor's degree Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (1991 — 1997)

Companies

• Accenture Microsoft Business Group Lead at Iberia and Israel - Managing Director Accenture (2018)
• Professor IE Business School (2018)
• Enterprise Sales and Operations Director at Microsoft Iberia Microsoft (2014 — 2018)
• Business Development & Innovation Director Microsoft (2011 — 2014)
• Corporate Marketing and Strategy Director Red.es (2007 — 2011)
• Business Development Manager (Spain and UK) BT (2003 — 2006)
• Core Network Manager Yoigo (2000 — 2002)
• Planning and Design Technology Engineer BT (1998 — 2000)
• R&D Project Manager Telefónica (1996 — 1998)

Skills

• Sales
• Account Management
• Software as a Service (SaaS)

Other

Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Communication Skills, Go-to-market Strategy, Web 2.0, Digital Transformation, Drive to Succeed, Project Planning, Negotiation, Solution Selling, Networking, Consulting, Digital Marketing, Leadership, Marketing, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Planning, Project Management, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Team Leadership, Strategy, Team Management, Management, Cloud Computing, Mobile Devices, Telecommunications, Business Development, Business Strategy