Our Team

Illuminating Minds, Connecting Hearts

We were born from a conviction: that education transforms societies, not just curricula. Our values of innovation, excellence, integrity, and strategy are clear. We want to take every educational institution to the next level so that those who teach can change the world.

Mission

To provide educational institutions, administrators, teachers, students, and investors with the solutions they need to achieve their goals.

Vision

To be a beacon of innovation and excellence in the education sector on a global scale.

Diego Núñez Fernández-Shaw

FOUNDER & GENERAL DIRECTOR

Innovative international education consultant with a track record in academic performance improvement, technological innovation and building educational communities. Expert in curriculum design, team management and strategic planning, he has led transformative projects at both school and government level. As senior partner at The Optimus Minds, he has driven the development of international schools and virtual campuses across Africa, Asia, South America and Europe, expanding access to quality globalised education. Awarded in Dubai in 2022 for his contributions to global learning and decisive leadership.

The Team

Ángela Ruiz Peces

Senior Associate

Specialist in educational leadership and organisational development, with 12 years of experience in the education sector. A PhD candidate in Education and Technology, she supports education institutions in designing and implementing strategies that drive their growth and institutional excellence.

Matías Méndez

Institutional Relations & M&A Advisor

Expert in education M&A and corporate development with a track record in acquisition and expansion of universities and school groups across Iberia and Latin America. Works with major education groups and investment funds in the K-12 and higher education sectors. 14 years as a secondary school teacher, university tutor and edtech startup advisor.

Benito Vera

Corporate Strategy & Education Advisor

40 years of experience in international investment banking and corporate strategy at IBEX 35 companies. Investor and board member at Global Alumni, contributing to the development of online learning methodologies with universities such as MIT, Stanford and the University of Chicago.

Álvaro Segovia

Educational Project Development Advisor

Education professional with nearly a decade in the sector. Combines strategic vision and operational execution to drive innovation projects in educational institutions. Specialised in initiative coordination, alliance building and crafting proposals with institutional impact.

Miguel Ángel Reguero

Education Strategy & Institutional Support Advisor

With more than 30 years of experience, he supports private and publicly funded schools in making strategic decisions aligned with their identity. He brings expertise in digital transformation, European funding, teacher development and pedagogical leadership, academic and career guidance, and safe-school programmes, grounded in trusted relationships.

Karishma Mirchandani

Education & Premium Brand Strategy Advisor

Strategic advisor in growth, brand, and institutional positioning within the education sector, specializing in institutional development, student experience, and expansion into international and premium markets.

Tomás Sánchez Martínez

Technology Advisor

Technology advisor specialising in translating business needs into clear, robust and measurable digital products. Combines web development, automation and artificial intelligence to design digital experiences that improve operations, communication and growth for education organisations.

Marcos Carreño

Digital Communications Advisor

Specialist in digital communications and personal branding for the education sector. Designs content and digital-presence strategies that help institutions express their identity, strengthen their reputation and connect with their communities with authenticity and reach.

Magí Almirall Hill

Senior Sales & CRM Advisor

Combines deep knowledge of the education market with hands-on CRM implementation. From commercial strategy through process automation and configuration, he helps sales teams execute more effectively and turn reliable data into decisions that drive sustainable growth.

Miguel Ángel Martí Escolano

Strategic Advisor in Higher Education

Expert in higher education, international executive and strategic advisor specialising in university institutional development, academic internationalisation and global alliance building. Founder of Grupo Global Educa.