Raul Adell is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of diverse experience in sales, negotiations, strategy, and business development across various industries and geographies.

He specializes in Public-Private Sector Policies and Public-Private Partnership agreements, with a keen focus on Smart Cities and ICT sectors.

Raul holds a Master's degree in Telecommunications Management from La Salle Business Engineering School, a Cluster Manager of Excellence title from IESE Business School, and has pursued studies in Strategy, Business Innovation, and Cluster Management.

His professional journey includes roles at prestigious organizations like Barcelona Activa, Ulabox, Inter-American Development Bank, and the Smart Cities Institute.

At Barcelona Activa, Raul serves as the Head of Innovation, driving initiatives to promote innovation within companies and manage innovative training programs, such as the IT Academy, to upskill individuals transitioning into the ICT sector.

His previous experiences encompass business development, trade marketing, economic development consultancy, and strategic sectors development roles in both public and private sectors.

Raul's expertise extends to data analysis, policy formulation for ICT sector growth, city development strategies, and quality of life enhancement for citizens.

He is recognized for his in-depth knowledge of the Barcelona City Council structure, projects, and network of institutions, along with his proficiency in designing and executing economic promotion strategies for various sectors.

Raul's background also includes collaborations in Latin America, where he contributed to the advancement of business competitiveness and the economic development of cities.

In his role as a consultant, he has advised top government officials on implementing strategies to improve economic and social development in various regions.

With a strong educational foundation in telecommunications engineering and business management, Raul Adell combines technical acumen with a strategic business perspective to drive growth and innovation in the organizations he serves.