Board of Directors
Marc Rubiralta
Chairman
- Bachelor of Business Administration; MBA.
- 16 years at Werfen (2009 – present).
- Chairman since January 2019.
- Board member since 2013.
Carlos Pascual
CEO, Director, until end-April 2025
- Bachelor of Law; MBA.
- 37 years at Werfen.
- Board member since 2013.
Alejandro Risso
Observing member, CEO from May 1, 2025
- Master of Business Administration.
- Degree in Electrical Engineering.
- 6 months at Werfen.
- Will join board May 1, 2025.
Nina Beikert
Independent Director
- Master, Business Administration.
- Expert in IVD.
- Board member since 2022.
Luís Cantarell
Independent Director
- Bachelor of Economics.
- 26 years at Nestlé and member of the board of directors.
- Expert in health and nutrition.
- Board member since 2019.
Germán Castejón
Independent Director
- Bachelor of Business Administration; MBA.
- 22 years in the banking sector.
- Expert in the field of Finance and Family Business.
- Board member since 2015.
Belén Romana
Independent Director
- Master, Economics.
- Expert in Risk Management, Digital and Finance.
- Board member since 2022.
Jordi Rubiralta
Director
- Bachelor of Economics; MBA.
- 16 years at Werfen (2003-2018).
- Board member since 2013.
José Luis Rubiralta
Director
- Bachelor of Economics; MBA.
- 10 years at Werfen (2006-2015).
- Board member since 2013.
Barbara Lopez
Independent Director
- Bachelor in Chemistry and Biology; MBA.
- Expert in regulatory compliance, market access and international expansion.
- Board member since 2024.
Myra Davids
Independent Director
- Bachelor in Computer Science.
- Expert in US healthcare, cybersecurity, digital transformation and AI.
- Board member since 2024.
Xavier Rubiralta
Director
- Bachelor and Master of Biotechnology; MBA.
- 9 years at Werfen (2009 – 2017).
- Board member since 2013.
Miquel Roca
Secretary non-Director
- Corporate Lawyer.
- Expert in the field of Law and Family Business.
- Board member since 2014.
Isabel Madruga
Vice-Secretary non-Director
- Bachelor of Law and Master in International Law.
- Joined Werfen in 2019.
- Board member since 2022.
Javier Gómez
CFO, non-Director
- Bachelor of Civil Engineering, Bachelor in Business Administration and MBA.
- Joined Werfen in 2000.
- Board member since 2022.
Board Committees
Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is responsible for the day- to-day management of the company, in line with the strategic guidelines defined by the Board of Directors, and the powers delegated also by the Board of Directors.
Marc Rubiralta
Chairman
Carlos Pascual
CEO, Director
Javier Gómez
CFO, non-Director
Luis Cantarell
Independent Director
Audit and Control Committee
This committee reports directly to the Board of Directors to monitor and report on activities related to Compliance and the Werfen Code of Ethics, internal and external audit, and risk management.
Belén Romana
Chair
José Luis Rubiralta
Director
Xavier Rubiralta
Director
Miquel Roca
Secretary non-Director
Germán Castejón
Independent Director
Myra Davis
Independent Director
Isabel Madruga
Vice-Secretary non-Director
Appointments and Remuneration Committee
This Committee is responsible for informing and assisting the Board of Directors on issues related to its composition, remuneration and fulfillment, succession plans and remuneration of first executives and other issues related to remuneration policies and talent management, as requested by the Board of Directors.
Marc Rubiralta
Chairman
Carlos Pascual
CEO, Director
José Luis Rubiralta
Director
Germán Castejón
Independent Director
Barbara Lopez Kunz
Independent Director
Miquel Roca
Secretary non-Director
Strategy Committee
The primary objective of the Strategy Committee is to assist and advise the Board of Directors of the company in developing and implementing the company’s long-term strategic plans.
Marc Rubiralta
Chairman
Carlos Pascual
CEO, Director
Alejandro Risso
Observing board member
Javier Gómez
CFO, non-Director
Xavier Rubiralta
Director
Germán Castejón
Independent Director
Luis Cantarell
Independent Director
Compliance
The Compliance function is essential in promoting and fostering a culture of integrity and regulatory adherence. This year, our team focused on key activities, including Third-Party Risk Management, training programs, and oversight of the Whistleblower System.
Third-Party Risk Management ensures our business partners meet our ethical standards. We enhanced due diligence and risk assessments to strengthen our processes and mitigate compliance risks.
Training and awareness initiatives were pivotal, with tailored programs reinforcing ethical conduct and regulatory requirements across different business units. These initiatives empower employees to effectively identify and address compliance-related risks.
The Whistleblower System has proven effective, with an increase in reports leading to more investigations. This reflects the trust employees and stakeholders have in our Compliance function. We are committed to thorough investigations and regular system reviews to maintain transparency and accountability.
In line with our strategy to become a data-driven company, we have focused on digitalization to improve compliance processes and monitoring systems.
Additionally, in response to recent geopolitical changes and economic sanctions, we have enhanced our monitoring and assessment capabilities to ensure compliance with international regulations, allowing us to navigate complex global challenges.