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Board of Directors

Executive Committee

PRESIDENT

Kai Jacobsen

President and Representative Director,
Amadeus IT Group in Japan

Vice-President​

Fernando Picazo

CEO & Founder,
Yoitabi Travel

Natalia Sanz

Vice-President​

Natalia Sanz

Architect, CEO and Creative Director,
YSLA

Auditor

Jorge Zazo

Country Manager
Vector Renewables

Executive Director

Sergio Nespral

Members of the Board

Director

Abraham Franco

Co-Founder,
Riquisimo

Director

Colin Chow

President and Representative Director,
Lladro Japan & Korea

Director​

Luis Perezagua

Country Manager Director,
X-Elio Japan KK

Pelayo Rodriguez

Director

Pelayo Rodriguez

Japan Representative
Ocean Winds

Honorary Board Members

Honorary President

Iñigo De Palacio

Ambassador of Spain to Japan

Honorary Vice-President

Gonzalo Ramos

Head of the Economic and Commercial Office of Spain

Office Team

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.

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.

Membership Services Coordinator

Maria Lorenzo

María manages the full member relationship lifecycle and serves as the primary point of contact for member companies. She oversees onboarding, engagement, retention, and ongoing support, ensuring that members fully utilize the Chamber’s services, network, and activities.

Her role focuses on enhancing member satisfaction and reinforcing long-term relationships with the Chamber.