Our Team
José María is the Investment Director in Sustainable Agriculture. He holds a degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Cordoba, and he boasts a solid career spanning almost three decades in the national and international agricultural sector. With expertise in investment valuation, research, financial management, implementation of new crops, and commercial development, José María leads the agricultural asset investment process, leveraging his deep understanding of the sector, its challenges, opportunities, and trends.
As the person in charge of origination and business development activities, Miguel Ángel is a Mining Engineer and MBA graduate from IESE Business School, with over two decades of international experience managing companies in the field of renewable energies.
Leading the financial area, Diego has over 20 years experience in senior positions within the financial departments of multinational companies across various sectors (telecommunications, renewable energies, information systems, and retail). Diego holds a degree in Business Administration, an EMBA from IESE, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
In charge of origination, fundraising, and asset management activities, Eduardo is an Industrial Engineer with 15 years’ experience in international operations, managing investments and asset sales in the field of renewable energies and the oil sector.
Barbara brings 18 years of experience in the solar business, both nationally and internationally, focusing on project management, operations, after-sales service, and customer support. Throughout her career, she has gained profound technical knowledge of solar-related processes and associated solar energy facets, demonstrating strong analytical skills and a commitment to delivery. Barbara has received training in Project Management, Quality Engineering, and holds an MA in Industrial Engineering.
In charge of business development activities and asset management, with over 15 years of experience in comprehensive project management in international renewable energy and oil sectors. Ángel is a Mechanical Engineer and holds a PDD from IESE Business School.
Eduardo is part of Aurea's investment management team, evaluating new investments, leading due diligence teams, negotiating acquisitions, and managing investments in its portfolio. Trained as an Industrial Engineer (University of Castilla la Mancha) and holding a Master's in Corporate Finance from the Instituto de Empresa, he brings forth 7 years of experience in investment management in the renewable and conventional energy sectors.
Francisco Palacios has amassed over twelve years of experience in agricultural estate management. He specializes in citrus and berry crops. Francisco advocates for responsible and sustainable agriculture through the implementation of new cultivation techniques. Before joining Aurea, he worked for Frutas Romu (Atitlan Group). He holds a degree in Agricultural Technical Engineering from the University of Huelva.
Paloma is responsible for administration and management control, with a professional career linked to the financial field. She has overseen risk analysis and investment management in renewable energy projects at Triodos Bank and has worked as a financial analyst in large multinational corporations as well as boutique firms. Paloma holds a degree in Business Administration and Management from the Autonomous University of Madrid, a Master's in Finance from CUNEF, and a Master's in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from IEB.
Hugo leads Aurea's business development activity. With over ten years international experience in the renewable energy sector, he has acquired in-depth knowledge from the development phases to dividend distributions, covering all aspects of the business including due diligence, financing, contract negotiation, construction, facility commissioning, legalization, operation, and optimisation of operating plants, among others. In recent years, his professional focus has been on asset management, with experience in key countries with installed capacity such as the US, the UK, Spain, Italy, France, and Chile.
Alejandro is part of Aurea's portfolio management team, providing support for future purchases and sales. He trained as an Industrial Engineer (Carlos III University of Madrid), and he brings to the table 8 years experience in finance and consulting in the renewable and conventional energy sectors.
Raúl Tarjuelo has over five years of experience as an accountant and tax advisor, specialising in companies in the energy sector. Before joining Aurea, he worked for four years at Afianza Asesores. Holding a degree in Business Administration and Management, he also has a Master's Degree in Credit Institutions.
Rocío Oteyza, a law graduate, began her professional career at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo, where she spent more than 7 years in the Corporate and M&A department. She has experience in advising clients from very different sectors on sale and purchase transactions and restructurings, venture capital, contractual matters, corporate matters, etc. Subsequently, she worked for the Medivet Veterinary Group as head of legal, which served her to gain experience as an in-house lawyer.
