Cristina Garmendia
InvestorGeneral Partner at Ysios Capital
Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
Writes $1M – $7.5M checks · typically $1M
About
Cristina Garmendia supports institutional relations, investor relations, and fundraising at Ysios Capital. She previously served as Spain's Minister for Science and Innovation (2008–2011), where she oversaw reforms including the Spanish Innovation Strategy and the Law for Science, Technology and Innovation. She holds a Bachelor's in Genetics from the University of Seville, a PhD in Molecular Biology from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, and an MBA from IESE at the University of Navarra.
Invests in
Biotech
Experience
- Mediaset EspañaPresidenta / Chairwomancurrent2024 — presentMadrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
- Mediaset EspañaConsejera Independiente y miembro de varias Comisionescurrent2017 — presentGreater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- Fundación COTECPatronacurrent2013 — present
- Fundación COTECPresidenta / Chairwomancurrent2014 — present
- CaixaBankConsejera Independiente y miembro en varias Comisionescurrent2019 — presentMadrid
- Ysios CapitalFounding Partner and Member of the Boardcurrent2012 — presentBarcelona, Spain
- ISS WorldMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2014 — present
- Fundación SEPIMember of Trusteescurrent2014 — present
- ONGAWA Ingeniería para el Desarrollo HumanoMember of the Advisory Boardcurrent2013 — present
- Fundación Mujeres por ÁfricaAdvisory Board Membercurrent2013 — present
- Universidad de SevillaMember of the Social Councilcurrent2012 — present
- LogistaVicepresidenta y miembro en varias Comisionescurrent2024 — presentGreater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- Science & Innovation Link Office (SILO)Co Foundercurrent2012 — presentGreater Madrid Metropolitan Area
- APD – Asociación para el Progreso de la DirecciónMember of the Board2013 — 2020
- Corporacion Financiera Alba SAMember of the Board of Directors2013 — 2019
- Pelayo Mutua de SegurosMember of the Board of Director, Member of the board of Trustees and Chairwoman of the Audit Committ2012 — 2019
- everisMember of the board of Directors and Chairwoman of the Audit Committee2012 — 2019
- ESADEMember of the Professional advisory board2012 — 2019
- ExpedeonChairwoman of the Supervisory Board2012 — 2019U.K., España y Alemania
- Gas Natural FenosaMember of the Board of Directors2015 — 2018
Education
- IESE Business SchoolMaster of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Administration Executive
- Universidad Autónoma de MadridPhD. in Molecular Biology, Molecular Biology
- Universidad de SevillaBachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics
Skills & more
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Liderazgo de equiposLanguages Español · Frances · Ingles
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Same school
Also attended IESE Business School153
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Also attended Universidad Autónoma de Madrid53
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Also attended Universidad de Sevilla27
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Shared employers
Also worked at Gas Natural Fenosa1
Also worked at Genetrix2
Also worked at European Commission107
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Investments
Board seats
CaixabankLogista GroupMediasetSatlantis
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Colleagues at Ysios Capital
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