About us

Nexus is a highly specialized boutique that helps owners or top executives review, design, and implement corporate governance systems that ensure value creation for all stakeholders from the very beginning.

"Designing an effective corporate governance system for any type of organization is a complex, systemic, and multi-variable process that requires highly specialized experience and methodology."

PURPOSE

Everyone associated with Nexus aims to make a positive impact on society through our corporate purpose: to serve, inspire, and support owners committed to making their organization an extraordinary company, generating long-term value for all stakeholders in the business ecosystem.

For this reason, we strive to be a benchmark in the dissemination, design, and implementation of effective corporate governance models worldwide and to significantly contribute to value generation for all stakeholders in the global socioeconomic system.

MEET OUR TEAM

We are a highly specialized boutique made up of professionals with extensive experience as C-level executives, consultants, and board members—both non-executive and independent—across various sectors and countries.

Ferran gonzález

Founder Partner
Javier Pladevall

Co-Founder Partner
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Ana Palencia

CEO
ÁNGEL FERNÁNDEZ-ALBOR

Partner

RAFAEL PANIAGUA

Co-Funder
ANDREA PEREIRA

Partner & Advisory Board Member
JAVIER CREMADES

Partner & Advisory Board Member
María de las heras

Sales Director
JUAN MANUEL CADENAS

Partner
SARA GIMÉNEZ

Partner

PURPOSE

All owners need a corporate governance system with a long-term strategic vision.

No one teaches us how to be owners. Many executives and owners are not aware of the significance that corporate governance holds for them.

A good governance model goes beyond compliance with the regulatory framework.

Conventional governing bodies often fail to generate strategic value for their organizations.

The modern vision of governance involves adding value to ownership by ensuring and protecting the interests of all stakeholders.

An effective corporate governance system promotes extraordinary companies that are more successful in achieving their strategic goals.

Designing an effective corporate governance system for any type of organization is a complex, systemic, and multi-variable process that requires highly specialized experience and methodology.

Implementing a new governance model involves a change in habits and reversing existing inertia.

Everyone associated with Nexus Governance Partners aims to make a positive impact on society through our corporate purpose.

The art of good corporate governance.

by Ferran González Feliubadaló.

Download the first chapter here.

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    Ferran González

    Founder of Nexus Governance Partners. Author of “El arte del buen gobierno corporativo.”

    Trained at business schools such as ESADE, IESE, IMD, Stanford, and Harvard Business School.

    For over 25 years, he has been an active member of various Boards of Directors in different countries and sectors, serving as an executive, non-executive, or independent director, as well as the chair of the Board and various committees, including corporate governance.

    He is a regular speaker on corporate governance at various forums and events, including training programs such as those at Harvard Law School.

    Javier Pladevall

    Co-Founding Partner

    He holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA from ESADE. He has furthered his education at Harvard Law School and Boston College.

    Javier has extensive experience in executive positions internationally and served as CEO of Volkswagen Group Retail Spain for nine years. He is a Coordinating Director and independent director, specializing in governance, for companies across various sectors.

    Ana Palencia

    CEO

    She has over 20 years of international experience in executive leadership, sustainability, and strategic project management. She has held CEO and senior management positions across construction and real estate, healthcare and biotechnology, consulting, and sustainability, working with listed companies, start-ups, and non-profit organizations.

    She serves on the Executive Committee of Grupo Construcía and its Innovation and Sustainability Committee, and actively participates in advisory boards and governance initiatives focused on ESG, healthy architecture, and strategic leadership. Ana holds a degree in Architecture from UPM, a Master’s in Project Management and an MBA from CEU, and has completed executive programs at IE, IESE, Harvard, and MIT, with a focus on corporate governance, ESG, and innovation.

    Ángel Fernández-Albor

    Partner at Nexus Governance Partners. He holds a degree in Law and a Doctorate in Law (Cum Laude). He is a Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Santiago. Ángel is also a partner at the law firm Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo, where he practices in the areas of commercial law and M&A. He is a member of the advisory committee of the Spanish Association of Minority Shareholders (AEMEC), an independent director, and Secretary of the Board for companies in various sectors.

    Rafael Paniagua

    Founder of Nexus Governance Partners

    He is an Industrial Engineer and has completed his education at Sheffield University, IESE, Harvard Business School, and IMD.

    Rafael has served as CEO and Global Business Manager at ABB Group for over 25 years. He has experience as a non-executive director/chair, as well as an Executive Coach, Consultant, and M&A expert.

    Andrea Pereira

    Partner at Nexus Governance Partners

    She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

    Andrea has held various executive positions at leading multinational companies, including Vice President of Emerging Beverages at Coca-Cola Co. in Mexico and Chair of the Board of Jugos del Valle/Santa Clara.

    She is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) with extensive experience as a coach and mentor.

    Javier Cremades

    Partner at Nexus Governance Partners

    He holds a Doctorate in Law from the University of Regensburg (Germany), a Doctorate in Law from UNED (Spain), and an Honorary Doctorate from the International University of Valencia (UIV). He is a visiting professor at Stanford University (USA).

    Javier is the president and founder of Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo, an international law firm with a presence in eight countries. He is the president of the World Jurist Association (WJA), the International Financial Litigation Network, and Eurolatam Lex (Ellex). He has received numerous awards and honors at both national and international levels. He was recognized by Forbes as Lawyer of the Year in Spain (2015-2016).

    María de las Heras

    Sales Director

    María holds a degree in Economics from the Complutense University of Madrid and a Master’s in Finance from CUNEF. She has complemented her education with Digital Transformation programs at ESIC.

    With over 20 years of international experience in sales, business development, and strategy across Spain, the United Kingdom, and Mexico, María has worked in multinational corporations, startups, and SMEs, leading growth and commercial structuring processes, particularly in B2B services.

    She currently combines her work as a strategic advisor with teaching and mentoring in entrepreneurship and business development programs and is a founding partner of Finanzas Lab.

    Juan Manuel Cadenas

    Partner

    Civil Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC) and PADE graduate from IESE Business School. With over 30 years of international experience in construction and infrastructure, he has led the expansion of FCC Construcción in the Middle East (Riyadh Metro and Doha Metro) and has served as CEO at Petroserv, Unicorp, Gaptek, and Ollearis. He has chaired the Spanish Business Council in Qatar and was Secretary General of ASEFMA. In addition, he has extensive experience in leading, restructuring, and designing boards of directors in companies across various sectors and countries.

    Sara Giménez

    Partner

    Degree in Pharmacy and Degree in Psychology. Master’s in Human Resources and Organizational Consulting, Executive and Team Coach certified by EEC, Advanced Management Program (AMP) and Board of Directors Program for Family Businesses at ESADE.

    Sara has extensive experience in executive roles in commercial excellence, culture, organizational development, and people management. She serves as an Advisory Board Member, Consultant, and Corporate Governance Coach, with strong expertise in strategic and cultural transformation.

     
     

    Ferran González

    Founder of Nexus Governance Partners. Author of “El arte del buen gobierno corporativo.”

    Trained at business schools such as ESADE, IESE, IMD, Stanford, and Harvard Business School.

    For over 25 years, he has been an active member of various Boards of Directors in different countries and sectors, serving as an executive, non-executive, or independent director, as well as the chair of the Board and various committees, including corporate governance.

    He is a regular speaker on corporate governance at various forums and events, including training programs such as those at Harvard Law School.

    Javier Pladevall

    Co-Founding Partner

    He holds a degree in Business Administration and an MBA from ESADE. He has furthered his education at Harvard Law School and Boston College.

    Javier has extensive experience in executive positions internationally and served as CEO of Volkswagen Group Retail Spain for nine years. He is a Coordinating Director and independent director, specializing in governance, for companies across various sectors.

    Ángel Fernández-Albor

    Partner at Nexus Governance Partners. He holds a degree in Law and a Doctorate in Law (Cum Laude). He is a Professor of Commercial Law at the University of Santiago. Ángel is also a partner at the law firm Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo, where he practices in the areas of commercial law and M&A. He is a member of the advisory committee of the Spanish Association of Minority Shareholders (AEMEC), an independent director, and Secretary of the Board for companies in various sectors.

    Rafael Paniagua

    Founder of Nexus Governance Partners

    He is an Industrial Engineer and has completed his education at Sheffield University, IESE, Harvard Business School, and IMD.

    Rafael has served as CEO and Global Business Manager at ABB Group for over 25 years. He has experience as a non-executive director/chair, as well as an Executive Coach, Consultant, and M&A expert.

    Andrea Pereira

    Partner at Nexus Governance Partners

    She holds a degree in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro.

    Andrea has held various executive positions at leading multinational companies, including Vice President of Emerging Beverages at Coca-Cola Co. in Mexico and Chair of the Board of Jugos del Valle/Santa Clara.

    She is a member of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) with extensive experience as a coach and mentor.

    Javier Cremades

    Partner at Nexus Governance Partners

    He holds a Doctorate in Law from the University of Regensburg (Germany), a Doctorate in Law from UNED (Spain), and an Honorary Doctorate from the International University of Valencia (UIV). He is a visiting professor at Stanford University (USA).

    Javier is the president and founder of Cremades & Calvo-Sotelo, an international law firm with a presence in eight countries. He is the president of the World Jurist Association (WJA), the International Financial Litigation Network, and Eurolatam Lex (Ellex). He has received numerous awards and honors at both national and international levels. He was recognized by Forbes as Lawyer of the Year in Spain (2015-2016).

    Juan Manuel Cadenas

    Socio
     
    Ingeniero de Caminos, Canales y Puertos por la UPC y PADE por IESE. Con más de 30 años de experiencia internacional en construcción e infraestructuras, ha liderado la expansión de FCC Construcción en Oriente Medio (Metro de Riad y Metro de Doha) y ha sido primer ejecutivo en Petroserv, Unicorp, Gaptek y Ollearis. Ha presidido el Spanish Business Council en Catar y fue secretario general de ASEFMA. Además, cuenta con amplia experiencia en el liderazgo, remodelación y diseño de consejos de administración en compañías de distintos sectores y países.

    María de las Heras

    Directora comercial 
     
    Licenciada en Económicas por la Universidad Complutense y Master en Finanzas por CUNEF.  Ha completado su formación con programas de Transformación digital en ESIC.
    María cuenta con más de 20 años de experiencia internacional en ventas, desarrollo de negocio y estrategia, con trayectoria en España, Reino Unido y México. Ha trabajado en multinacionales, startups y pymes, liderando procesos de crecimiento y estructuración comercial, especialmente en servicios B2B.
    Actualmente compagina su actividad como asesora estratégica con la docencia y mentoría en programas de emprendimiento y desarrollo empresarial y es socia fundadora de Finanzas Lab.