Page Executive Spain is pleased to share the key insights from our exclusive roundtable exploring how private equity is transforming the retail and hospitality industries.
Hosted in Barcelona, this private breakfast session brought together leading executives, investors and founders to exchange views on the evolving investment landscape and the strategic levers driving growth across these two dynamic sectors.
The event opened with a warm welcome from Page Executive’s experts Cristina Ródenas, Regina Santamaria Serra, and Montse Pons, who set the tone for an engaging, forward-looking conversation.
The debate was moderated by Francesco Crovace, Managing Director at BlueBull Partners, and featured an exceptional panel of industry leaders:
- Marc Calabia, CEO, Pronovias Group (Bain Capital and MV Credit)
- Albert Montesinos, Co-Founder & CEO, wecamp (MERIDIA CAPITAL PRIVATE EQUITY I, SCR SA)
- Samuel Pérez-Calvo Vives, Investment Director, Miura Partners
- Montse Rius, Managing Director of Finance, Corporate Development & ESG, Hotel Investment Partners (HIP)
- Humbert Sasplugas Mateu, Co-Founder & CEO, PDPAOLA Jewelry
Together, they shared diverse perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of retail and hospitality, with a particular focus on:
- Investment strategies driving long-term value creation
- The pivotal role of private equity in scaling and professionalising businesses
- How leadership influences investor confidence and accelerates sustainable growth
- The evolving expectations around governance, ESG and transparency
From consumer behaviour shifts to operational resilience and global expansion strategies, the discussion highlighted how private equity continues to play a crucial role in redefining these sectors.
A warm thank you to all participants for their contributions and insights, which made this debate both enriching and forward-thinking. We look forward to continuing the conversation and supporting innovation and leadership within the retail and hospitality ecosystem.
