Manuel Garcia-Duran
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Manuel García-Durán is the Chairman and CEO of Grupo Ezentis, (formerly Avánzit) a business group with more than 50 years of experience in the technology, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, listed on the Madrid stock exchanges.
in Spain. He also studied French civilization at the Sorbonne
, strategic marketing at the London Business School
and attended the International Institute for Management Development
in Lausanne, Switzerland.
, the Spanish company’s business unit dedicated to the Group’s interests in audiovisual and media. He also held the position as General Manager of marketing, communications and Institutional Relations of Telefónica Group, at the time when the company was being privatized and began its internationalization process in 1996-2011. Additionally, Manuel García-Durán was the executive vice president of Antena3 TV
, where he has led various projects related to the audiovisual sector in recent years.
On 14th of September 2011 Manuel García-Durán has appointed as new Chairman and CEO of Ezentis Group
, (formerly Avánzit) a business group listed on the Madrid and Bilbao stock exchanges. It has over 50 years’ experience in the technology, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, with over 5000 employees across 3 continents.
Recently, he has appointed advisor of the Board of Brasilinvest
that it is and important group with partners in 16 countries and prominent representatives from all around the world who are part of the group's Board of Advisors.
Early life and education
Manuél García-Durán holds degrees in law and economics from the University of DeustoUniversity of Deusto
The University of Deusto is a Spanish Jesuit University, with campuses in Bilbao and San Sebastián, Spain.-History:The University of Deusto first opened in 1886, having been founded because of the Basque Country's desire to have its own university and the Society of Jesus's wish to move its School...
in Spain. He also studied French civilization at the Sorbonne
Sorbonne
The Sorbonne is an edifice of the Latin Quarter, in Paris, France, which has been the historical house of the former University of Paris...
, strategic marketing at the London Business School
London Business School
London Business School is an international business school and a constituent college of the federal University of London, located in central London, beside Regent's Park...
and attended the International Institute for Management Development
International Institute for Management Development
IMD - International Institute for Management Development is a non profit business school located in Lausanne, Switzerland.- History & Mission :...
in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Career
Manuel García-Durán’s professional career has been intrinsically linked to projects and companies in the technology, telecommunications and audiovisual sector. García-Durán was the chairman of Telefónica MediaTelefónica
Telefónica, S.A. is a Spanish broadband and telecommunications provider in Europe and Latin America. Operating globally, it is the third largest provider in the world...
, the Spanish company’s business unit dedicated to the Group’s interests in audiovisual and media. He also held the position as General Manager of marketing, communications and Institutional Relations of Telefónica Group, at the time when the company was being privatized and began its internationalization process in 1996-2011. Additionally, Manuel García-Durán was the executive vice president of Antena3 TV
Antena 3 (Spain)
Antena 3 is a Spanish terrestrial television channel owned by Antena 3 de Televisión. Some of the more popular programmes broadcast by Antena 3 include Aquí no hay quien viva, El Barco, Los Protegidos, Los Simpson and El Internado....
, where he has led various projects related to the audiovisual sector in recent years.
On 14th of September 2011 Manuel García-Durán has appointed as new Chairman and CEO of Ezentis Group
Ezentis Group
Ezentis is a business group listed on the Madrid and Bilbao stock exchanges. It has over 50 years’ experience in the technology, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors....
, (formerly Avánzit) a business group listed on the Madrid and Bilbao stock exchanges. It has over 50 years’ experience in the technology, infrastructure and telecommunications sectors, with over 5000 employees across 3 continents.
Recently, he has appointed advisor of the Board of Brasilinvest
Brasilinvest
Brasilinvest, created in 1975 by businessman Mario Garnero, is the first private development agency installed in Brazil. It was founded and consolidated as a classic "banque d'affaires" or "merchant bank", with 80 associates in 16 countries...
that it is and important group with partners in 16 countries and prominent representatives from all around the world who are part of the group's Board of Advisors.