Joey
Hassan

Energy transition
digitalisation
smart tourism

José Carlos (Joey) Hassan Suárez (Lanzarote)
Partner and regional head in executive search with an international career
Born in Lanzarote, he has built an international career living and working in France, Switzerland, China and Canada. His career combines experience in international private banking, entrepreneurship and executive search, bringing a strategic, financial and global vision focused on developing leadership teams and business growth.
Partner at Zavala Civitas Executive Search, where he not only leads the development of the firm's North American subsidiary, but also acts as regional head, working with a broad spectrum of organisations from diverse sectors, from SMEs to listed companies. He is directly involved in business growth and in international executive search projects, collaborating with companies in the identification and development of leadership teams.
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Partner at Zavala Civitas Executive Search
Appointed partner of the firm Zavala Civitas Executive Search, actively taking part in the strategy, business growth and international development of the company.
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Founding and leadership of the North America subsidiary
Founder of the North America subsidiary of Zavala Civitas Executive Search, achieving in two years a growth from zero to a turnover of 1.5 million dollars.
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International executive search and regional leadership
More than 200 executives placed in over 15 countries, with a focus on Asia Pacific and the Americas. Responsible for the APAC region for Zavala Civitas between 2019 and 2022, a period in which the best turnover milestones were achieved at regional level.
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Experience in international private banking
Before joining Zavala Civitas, he worked in international private banking at BNP Paribas and J.P. Morgan, an experience that brings a solid financial and strategic foundation to his professional practice.
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Entrepreneurship, governance and recognition
Co-founder of the start-up Mondevia, a marketplace focused on the tourism sector. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Canada, contributing to strengthening business relations between Spain and Canada, and was nominated in the first cohort of Nova Talent.
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Energy transition
digitalisation
smart tourism
Commit to energy sovereignty and smart management of the territory, connecting technology, data and sustainability for a more efficient and self-sufficient Lanzarote.