The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Japan

Board of Directors

Leadership & Office Team

Executive Committee

Abraham Franco
President

Abraham Franco

Co-Founder, Riquisimo

Fernando Picazo
Vice-president

Fernando Picazo

CEO & Founder, Yoitabi Travel

Luis Perezagua
Vice-president

Luis Perezagua

Country Manager Director, X-Elio Japan KK

Jorge Zazo
Auditor

Jorge Zazo

Country Manager Vector Renewables

Members of the Board

Atsushi Fujimoto
Director

Atsushi Fujimoto

Representative Director and President, Grifols Japan

Hiroko Kikuchi
Director

Hiroko Kikuchi

Partner, Kikuchi & Partners

Israel Garcia
Director

Israel Garcia

Country Managing Director, Werfen Japan

Natalia Sanz
Director

Natalia Sanz

Architect, CEO and Creative Director, YSLA

Pelayo Rodriguez
Director

Pelayo Rodriguez

Japan Representative Ocean Winds

Honorary Board Members

Iñigo De Palacio
Honorary president

Iñigo De Palacio

Ambassador of Spain to Japan

Gonzalo Ramos
Honorary vice-president

Gonzalo Ramos

Head of the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain

Office Team

Sergio Nespral
Executive director

Sergio Nespral

Sergio is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the Chamber. He oversees day-to-day operations, ensures alignment with the Board’s strategic priorities, and represents the Chamber in regard of members, institutional partners, and external stakeholders.

His role ensures sound governance, financial sustainability, service quality, and long-term value creation for the Spain–Japan business community.

Kana Saito
Business services coordinator

Kana Saito

Kana leads the Chamber’s institutional relations with regional Chambers of Commerce and the engagement with non-member companies.

She oversees market entry support, business intelligence, and trade-related services, providing tailored research, partner identification, contact introductions, and coordination of trade missions. Her role strengthens the Chamber’s external reach and supports companies in their international expansion.

Member-led governance

How the Chamber is governed

The Board sets the Chamber’s strategic direction. Elections at the Annual General Meeting give corporate members the opportunity to help shape its future.

Election
Directors are elected at the Annual General Meeting. Corporate members can stand for election.
Term of office
Board members serve two-year terms.
Structure
The Board comprises 5–15 directors, with 1–2 auditors.
Regular meetings
The Board meets throughout the year to review priorities and guide the Chamber’s work.