(Tuesday, March 19, 2024) Juan María Nin Génova, to date the vice-chairman of the Círculo de Empresarios, has assumed the chairmanship of the business association for the coming three years. He replaces Mr. Manuel Pérez-Sala, who has been appointed honorary chairman by the Board of Directors. The new chairman has appointed Carmen Mateo and Isabel Dutilh, … Continued
As a think tank serving society as a whole, Círculo de Empresarios has a duty to warn of the historic drift of our country towards the erosion of ethical, social and economic standards. Over the past 45 years, Spain has achieved the most outstanding progress in terms of politics and social and economic welfare in … Continued
“Círculo wishes to contribute to improving Spanish society, furthering the common good” Círculo de Empresarios is a think tank in which more than two hundred business people and senior executives from both national and international companies in Spain participate. Its main goals consist of the fostering of the free market and private enterprise, the acknowledgement … Continued
Economy in times of uncertainty april 2022 de Círculo de Empresarios Global economic situation In mid February, just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the evolution of the main macroeconomic variables allowed us to speak of recovery. The remission of the pandemic, vaccination efforts, expansionary economic policies and favorable financial conditions justified the IMF’s January … Continued
“Círculo wishes to contribute to improving Spanish society, furthering the common good” Círculo de Empresarios is a think tank in which more than two hundred business people and senior executives from both national and international companies in Spain participate. Its main goals consist of the fostering of the free market and private enterprise, the acknowledgement … Continued
FROM A REVOLUTIONARY AND DISRUPTIVE POINT OF VIEW, THESE ARE THE TEN UNLIKELY EVENTS, BUT WITH GREAT IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL MARKETS Fossil fuel phase-out plan postponed Facebook stumbles as it seeks to stem the exodus of young people US mid-term election provokes a constitutional crisis US inflation reaches 15% driven by rising wages European … Continued
An efficient, sustainable pensions system must respect a series of fundamental principles: the contributory principle (proportionality between contributions and receipts), fairness, intergenerational solidarity, adequacy and economic balance. In the case of Spain, these principles were defined within a context of broad consensus between political parties in what would become known as the Toledo Pact. Although … Continued
Reforms relating to the labour market are among the urgent structural changes needed to boost competitiveness and, in consequence, economic growth, the creation of quality employment and social well-being. It is with good reason that these have been identified as essential by European Institutions within the framework of the Recovery Plan for Europe, such that … Continued
The incoming Management Board of Círculo de Empresarios has approved the nomination of Ignacio de la Torre as the new Chairman of our Advisory Board for the next three-year period. Ignacio holds a Ph. D. in Medieval History (UNED), an MBA (INSEAD), an MSc in Economics (ICADE), and an MA in Law. He counts over … Continued
“Círculo wishes to contribute to improving Spanish society, furthering the common good” Círculo de Empresarios is a think tank in which more than two hundred business people and senior executives from both national and international companies in Spain participate. Its main goals consist of the fostering of the free market and private enterprise, the acknowledgement … Continued
On November 4 and 5, Círculo de Empresarios and Fundación Rafael del Pino held the First Forum on the Global Economy, an initiative that, on an annual basis, is aimed at discussing the situation and prospects of the world economy. The Forum was opened by John de Zulueta and María del Pino, presidents of the two … Continued
Círculo de Empresarios and Fundación Rafael del Pino have launched the I Forum on the Global Economy, an initiative that is aimed to discuss the situation and prospects of the world’s economy. This Forum, which will take place on November 4th and 5th, will be opened by John de Zulueta and María del Pino, presidents of the … Continued
Círculo de Empresarios has presented the book “How to save liberal democracies”, in whose preparation has participated a team of six experts, coordinated by professors Víctor Lapuente and Elena Costas. The presentation, which took place by videoconference, was attended by the chairman of the Círculo, John de Zulueta, the professor at the University of Gothenburg, Víctor … Continued
If you were asked today what Spain is, you could answer that it represents a splendid combination of economic potential, culture and quality of life. Spain has recorded extraordinary expansion over the past four decades. Its economy has grown by 2.3 times, making it one of the European countries showing the greatest levels of expansion. … Continued
The Círculo de Empresarios and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) have presented the report “Transformation of the Spanish production model” in which they propose 14 priorities for the necessary economic transformation of Spain. After the terrible human and economic impact of Covid-19, “we must take advantage of this crisis,” says the report, “not only to rebuild what has been destroyed, but to … Continued
When the Círculo de Empresarios was founded some forty-three years ago, our main concern and aim was centered upon ensuring that economic freedom would develop in tandem with increased political freedom. Our founders understood that we would be unable to enjoy liberty in general if our political freedom did not extend to all aspects of … Continued
Círculo de Empresarios, together with a wide group of business associations from all over Spain, has published a statement on the latest economic measures adopted by the Government, with an impact on companies, as a consequence of the coronavirus crisis: Despite the herculean efforts of healthcare professionals in the public and private sector, often without … Continued
“Círculo wishes to contribute to improving Spanish society, furthering the common good” Círculo de Empresarios is a think tank in which more than two hundred business people and senior executives from both national and international companies in Spain participate. Its main goals consist of the fostering of the free market and private enterprise, the acknowledgement … Continued
The Círculo de Empresarios has appointed Mercedes Pizarro as the new Chief Economist of this business association. She replaces Alicia Coronil, who had held the position since 2013. Mercedes Pizarro Santos (Barcelona, 1972) has a degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Barcelona and Abat Oliba CEU. Between 2004 and 2012 she held the … Continued
Contemporary society is undergoing extraordinary transformation with major consequences for the energy sector – a key industry with respect to socio-economic progress. Global GDP is forecast to double by 2050 and the world’s population will reach 9.8 billion. Given this context, it is essential to tackle climate change and environmental protection, promoting the efficient and … Continued
One of the main objectives of the Círculo de Empresarios is to analyse the different areas of Spain’s economic and social reality and to offer ideas and constructive proposals for the benefit of Spanish society as a whole. In this sense, we have always been concerned about our Welfare State, and making it sustainable and responsive … Continued
The Círculo de Empresarios has launched Ten pressing issues for the Spanish Health system in 2019 today, a book that collects a series of improvement proposals in different aspects about a key pillar for our Welfare State. The presentation of this publication has been carried out by the Chairman of the Círculo de Empresarios, John … Continued
Companies are evolving all the time: they grow; split off into smaller parts; acquire and divest; innovate products, processes, and services; adopt new technologies; and engage differently with their customers and employees. And so it has been for centuries. But today, companies are grappling with fundamental paradigm shifts. Disruptive forces are rendering company and industry-wide … Continued
The Círculo de Empresarios has made a public Institutional Statement on the next European Elections and has highlighted the importance of the same. The Statement, entitled “European elections: A ballot that really matters“, has been developed by the Economy and European Union Committee, chaired by Juan María Nin, member of the Board of Directors.
Interview with John de Zulueta, chairman of Círculo de Empresarios, at ‘Consejeros’ magazine. April 2019
Círculo de Empresarios is a think tank in which more than two hundred business people and senior executives from both national and international companies in Spain participate. Its main goals consist of the fostering of the free market and private enterprise, the acknowledgement of the social value of business people as creators of employment, wealth … Continued
Youth training in Spain must adapt to the needs of the labor market in a more global, interconnected and ever-changing world in which talent is key. The school dropout rate, inefficient career guidance and the mismatch between the education system and business fabric are the main causes of the high level of youth unemployment in … Continued
PRESENTATION REINO DE ESPAÑA BUSINESS CAREER AWARD The Círculo de Empresarios, Círculo de Economía and Círculo de Empresarios Vascos, with the endorsement of the Royal Family, annually award the ‘Premio Reino de España’ for Careers in Business, aimed at rewarding the career and example set for future generations by a major business person who has performed significant work within … Continued
The Board of Directors of El Círculo de Empresarios, decided unanimously to name John de Zulueta as the new Chairman in its meeting on 20th March. He replaces Javier Vega de Seoane, who had presided over El Círculo for three years, and who has now been appointed Honorary Chairman. Press release John de Zulueta photographs
A brief explanation of the complex situation in Catalonia: The case of Catalonia. A brief explanation Official statement by Círculo de Empresarios
