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  • COPA DEL REY DE GOLF

    COPA DEL REY DE GOLF

    On the morning of Friday 13th July, fuelled with adrenaline and excitement to leave the office and London smog behind for the day, some 50 participants, including members of the Chamber and non-members as well as H.E. the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Carlos Bastarreche, joined us for our very first Copa del Rey de Golf tournament. Set in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, Studley Wood Golf Course proved to be the perfect venue for our guests, some of whom flew over from Spain specially to be there.

    The day began with a welcoming breakfast of bacon butties during which participants eagerly greeted one another and started to gather into their teams. The majority of the teams were made up of four players, most of which represented certain companies, whilst the rest were formed of individual players; a perfect opportunity to network in a relaxed and friendly setting.

     

    After breakfast, we received a warm welcome from golf club owner, Ken, who explained to us the rules and 18 hole golf system as well as reminding players of the all-important prizes up for grabs and how to win them. The teams then dispersed in various directions, some zooming off in their buggies, ready for a shot gun start. 18 holes spread over undulating countryside certainly kept the players busy and ensured a long run of golf.

     

    The Copa del Rey de Golf was open to players of all levels. As our teams went off to practise golf, a smaller group went to take part in the golf clinic. An intimate team of six learnt all the basics from how to drive and use the irons on the driving range, to how to putt and chip on the greens. There was much concentration and laughter as some of our participants discovered a new talent.

     

    The day was broken up by a midday treat of tapas, paella and ice-cold beer, generously provided by Chamber members Paella Fella and Mahou, which certainly helped to reenergise and hydrate players on a particularly hot and sunny day. The food was very much enjoyed by all and the halfway house provided a great meeting point for teams to catch up and compare their scores so far.

    Upon returning to the club house, guests enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch with  Raventós Codorníu wine out on the sunny terrace with views of the green whilst cheerily exchanging stories about their day.

    Friday the 13th may be unlucky for some, but it certainly wasn’t for our lucky winners. With the opportunity of taking home some fantastic prizes, players upped their game and a fair few strong competitive streaks were revealed. Some of the prizes up for grabs included a mini break for two to Portugal and £10,000 for a hole in one, kindly provided by London Property Partners. Sadly no one managed to get a hole in one, however our winning team came from Barclays who won a trophy, Cordoníu Raventos wine and day passes to come back to Studley Wood Golf Club. The 2nd and 3rd placed teams also won prizes courtesy of Cordoníu Raventos and Studley Wood Golf Club. Other prizes also went to players for: longest drive, nearest to the pin, longest putt, longest walk and clinic winner, sponsored by DLF Group Mobility Services , Iberia and Iberia Express. 

    It was with great pleasure that all proceeds from the Copa del Rey de Golf went to two wonderful charities: Cris Cancer and Centro Social de Mayores. Cris Cancer facilitates and develops research to help beat cancer and Centro Social de Mayores is an organisation that welcomes and unites retired Spanish citizens living in the UK. Both charities are making a real difference to people’s lives.

    A charity raffle was organised with a wide selection of fantastic prizes ranging from restaurant vouchers, to a whole Iberian sliced ham, to return flights to Madrid. This would not have been possible without the kind sponsorship of Mahou-San Miguel, Moonz, Ibérica, Raventos Codorníu, 5 Jotas, Zela, London Property Partners and Studley Wood Golf Club for providing the prizes.

    We would also like to express a special thanks to DLF Group and Paella Fella, Chamber members, for sponsoring the tournament and to Ken and Anna from Studley Wood Golf Club for their hospitality and tremendous organisation.

    Lastly, we would like to thank all of our guests for attending and for such a memorable day. We  hope that you enjoyed it as much as we did and had the opportunity to meet and connect with both fellow members of the Spanish Chamber and other companies represented, not to mention practising your swings! We certainly all enjoyed some fresh air, exercise and great company.

    Please click here to see photos of the event.

     

  • Meet Alex Cruz, our Guest of Honour at the 130th Anniversary Gala Dinner

    We are very pleased to announce that as one of the final events of our 130th anniversary, our VII Gala Dinner will be held on Tuesday 6th December at the exclusive Merchant Taylors’ Hall, located in the heart of the City of London.

    This exceptional celebration will be the most important activity that the Spanish Chamber will organise in 2016 and it will be attended by leading representatives from a wide range of British and Spanish companies. Following tradition, the event will be presided by H.E. the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Federico Trillo – Figueroa.

    On such a special occasion and to culminate an even more special year for our institution; we are privileged to have Mr. Álex Cruz, Chairman and CEO of British Airways, as our Guest of Honour and we would like to take this opportunity to introduce him as well as the company he represents.

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    Mr. Álex Cruz, Chairman and CEO of British Airways.

    Mr. Cruz began his professional career at American Airlines in 1995, spending half his 10 years at the group with its travel technology arm, Sabre, in London, working with a range of European airlines. In 2000, he became a partner at Arthur D Little before setting up his own aviation consulting firm in 2002.

    In 2005, he joined Accenture as its head of aviation. In 2006 he founded Clickair, a Barcelona-based airline, merging the airline with Vueling in 2009 and becoming Vueling’s Chairman and CEO.  Vueling was acquired by International Airline Group (IAG) in 2013, with Mr. Álex Cruz joining the IAG Management Committee. In April 2016, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of British Airways.

    He is also a visiting lecturer at the IESE Business School in Madrid and the ESADE Business & Law School in Barcelona. Alex is 50 years old and originally from Bilbao in Spain.  He has a degree in industrial engineering from Central Michigan University, an MSc from the Ohio State University, and Business Management & Administration degree from the Cox School of Business in Dallas.

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    The Gala Dinner is the perfect opportunity for guests to network and explore synergies.

    As for British Airways, the British company is the flag carrier and largest airline in the United Kingdom based on fleet size with more than 40 years of history. BA is one of the founding member of the Oneworld airline alliance. The alliance has since grown to become the third-largest, after SkyTeam and Star Alliance.

    British Airways merged with Iberia on 21 January 2011, formally creating the International Airlines Group (IAG), the world’s third-largest airline group in terms of annual revenue and the second-largest in Europe. IAG is listed on the London Stock Exchange and in the FTSE 100 Index.

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    Merchant Taylors’ Hall, a breathtaking venue, will host our 130th Anniversary Gala Dinner.

    With such a remarkable Guest of Honour, we are positive that attendees will be delighted to listen to Mr. Cruz’s insights and exchange impressions with him during the evening.

    Not to mention that the Gala will be hosted at one of London’s most impressive livery halls: Mechant Taylor’s Hall, which dates back to the 14th Century!  If you want to have a look to the magnificent setting for our 130th anniversary gala dinner, please click here

    Please remember that places for this event are limited, so do not forget to book yours in advance to avoid disappointment. For further information on this event and how to submit your booking, please click here.

  • IBERIA PRESENTATION EVENT

    On 14th May, the Spanish Embassy hosted the Iberia Presentation Event organised by the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain, in collaboration with Iberia, Patron of the Chamber.

    Following the successful launch of our Private Members’ Area back in March, which was also supported by Iberia, they decided to invite member companies to get to know the new Iberia brand image as well as their new routes and products.

    The Spanish Embassy hosted the Iberia Presentation Event
    The Spanish Embassy hosted the Iberia Presentation Event

    H.E. Mr. Federico Trillo-Figueroa welcomed attendees to his residence on this special occasion. He highlighted that Iberia is the kind of company that can perfectly integrate the new with the old. Operating since 1927, Iberia keeps its traditional spirit, but adding an innovative touch on their daily activity.

    Later on, Ms. Celia Muñoz Espin, Head of Sales for Europe and Africa of the airline, presented the new routes to South America that Iberia has recently developed (Santo Domingo, Montevideo, Havana and Medellin) as well as the new seats and facilities offered in the long-haul flights.

    She showcased some videos to illustrate these improvements and invited Paloma Utrera, Sales Manager at Iberia Express and Chris Rankin, Head of Consumer Sales of BA to share some words with the audience. They both emphasised the relationship between Iberia and the UK, which had been strengthened since the merge with British Airways and showed their willingness to foster this alliance.

    H.E. Mr. Federico Trillo-Figueroa welcoming attendees to his residence.
    H.E. Mr. Federico Trillo-Figueroa welcoming attendees to his residence.

    Later on, all the guests were invited to try the new seats Iberia had brought to the Embassy and enjoyed the opportunity to experience first-hand how it felt to travel in renewed Iberia business class cabins.

    The icing on the cake of this event was the raffle organised for a round trip to Havana. The lucky one on the evening was Ms. Victoria Redondo, from King Stage, a company that has recently joined as member of the Spanish Chamber; and she was delighted with her prize.

    Vladut Anton from King Stage and her colleague Victoria Redondo, winner of the round trip to Havana
    Vladut Anton from King Stage and his colleague Victoria Redondo, winner of the round trip to Havana

    Furthermore, our members enjoyed the opportunity to mingle during the drinks reception and exchange impressions about the event in an informal atmosphere. We had a first-class experience tasting an incredible Iberian ham cut live, as well as some exquisite canapés and cheese varieties from Hispania, member of the Spanish Chamber, which were undoubtedly a great success.

    The evening was livened up by a cocktail bar, courtesy of Iberia, whose bar tender surprised the attendees with his fruity creations and some music.

    All guests could taste fruity cocktails, Iberian ham, a variety of cheese and other canapés provided by Hispania
    All guests could taste fruity cocktails, Iberian ham, a variety of cheese and other canapés provided by Hispania

    Last but not least, we would like to extend our gratitude to both Iberia and The Spanish Embassy for turning this event into a success. We would also like to thank our guests for joining us on yet another unforgettable evening and wish Ms. Victoria Redondo a pleasant stay in Havana.

    Keep up with our next events and do not miss the chance to attend our 128th Annual General Meeting, where we will count on Mr. Luis Gallego, President of Iberia, as our Guest of Honour. You can find more information about the registration here, so hurry up as places are running out fast!

  • Coming soon: Our 128th Annual General Meeting

    We are pleased to announce that our 128th Annual General Meeting will be held on Tuesday 16th June at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club, located in Central London.

    This corporate event is one of the most important activities that the Spanish Chamber organises during the year and it is attended by leading representatives from a wide range of British and Spanish companies. Following tradition, the event will be presided by H.E. the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Federico Trillo – Figueroa.

    On this truly special occasion we are pleased to count on Mr. Luis Gallego, President of Iberia, Patron of our Chamber, as our Guest of Honour, and we would like to take this opportunity to introduce him as well as the company he represents.

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    Mr. Luis Gallego, President of Iberia.

    After studying aeronautical engineering and an Executive Development Programme, Mr. Luis Gallego began his career in the Spanish Air Force.  Later on he worked in Aviaco, INDRA and Air Nostrum, where he became technical manager of workshop maintenance until his transfer to Clickair, prior to its merger with Vueling.

    At Vueling, Mr. Luis Gallego worked as the production manager being responsible for flight operations, training, quality, safety, maintenance, and ground operations.

    Finally, on March 27th 2013 he was appointed as Iberia’s CEO, as well as a Board Member of International Airlines Group (IAG), holding made up of Iberia and British Airways. Nowadays, he is both Chairman and CEO of Iberia.

    As for Iberia, one of our Patrons, the company is a member of IAG, world’s sixth-largest airline group and it is the leading airline in Spain connecting Europe with Latin America. At the moment, Iberia is Spain’s leading provider of airport handling services, with 7,000 members of  staff and a fleet of some 8,000 vehicles.

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    The event is an excellent opportunity to network with representatives from British and Spanish companies.

    With such a remarkable Guest of Honour, we are positive that attendees will be delighted to listen to Mr. Luis Gallego’s insights and exchange impressions with him during the evening.

    Please remember that places for this event are limited, so do not forget to book yours in advance to avoid disappointment. For further information on this event and how to submit your booking, please click here.

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