BARCELONA
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BARCELONA BRANCH
The Barcelona branch currently has 30 members and has delivered impactful recommendations to over 14 startups, including for instance Bitpanda and Gorillas. It takes on several projects per semester that are tackled by teams of top students.
Dawn Esade was brought to life in September 2018 by two Esade students with the goal to support startups to help them create impact driven opportunities.
THE BOARD
ELENA NAVARRO
President - Joined Dawn in 2022
Elena is a third-year BBA student serving as the President of the Barcelona branch. She joined Dawn in September 2022 and has been actively involved as a team leader and board member ever since. As President, Elena is responsible for shaping strategy, guiding departments, and enhancing Dawn's value for both members and clients.
Her keen interest in advisory and finance has driven her to complete internships in consulting and investment banking, including experience at Evercore. Elena has further honed her soft skills through her passionate pursuits, which encompass equestrian show jumping and surfing.
"Dawn Advisory is a transformative hub that offers personal and professional fulfilment by delivering valuable projects to our clients. Surrounded by talented individuals who excel in both academics and extracurriculars, we have formed strong bonds that inspire collective growth.”
FINN SOLLY
Vice President - Joined Dawn in 2023
Finn is a third-year BAIB student serving as the Vice-President of the Barcelona branch. He joined in January 2023 and was a consultant, team lead and client relations director before his current position. As Vice-President, Finn is responsible for supporting the President on strategic matters and coordinating departments.
Having worked at a consulting boutique in Italy, KPMG and an investment banking boutique in Munich, Finn has gained significant experience in the finance and consulting sector. Following his investment banking internship he will be interning at a quantitative hedge fund exploring a different sector of finance. These experiences have led Finn to have a broad background and complement his general interest in a range of different topics including music, sport, chemistry, motorsport and mathematics. More specifically Finn enjoys karting and probability theory problems.
“Dawn Advisory allows students to work together with interesting start-ups that are developing cutting-edge technology and cooperate with other talented students to gain insights into the consulting world. The diversity of our projects and our partners clearly differentiates us from other student associations.”
HENRIQUE MACHADO
Consulting Director - Joined Dawn in 2023
Henrique is a third-year BBA student serving as the Consulting Director of the Barcelona branch. He joined Dawn in September 2023 and has worked as a consultant, associate, and team leader.
As Consulting Director, he is responsible for staffing, ensuring the personal and professional growth of our consultants, and supervising all projects carried out to ensure Dawn meets the highest standards.
With a strong passion for finance and economics, and having previously interned as an analyst at Caixa Geral de Depósitos, he has developed strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, allowing him to expertly support and guide our projects.
"Dawn Advisory fuses academic and professional excellence, formed by exceptionally talented and aspiring individuals. In my role, I am dedicated to fostering an environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth for our consultants. By combining our individual strengths and collective experiences, we will continue to consistently deliver valuable output for our clients.”
LAURENZ KÖPP
Client Relations Director - Joined Dawn in 2024
Laurenz is a third-year BBA student and is currently the Director of Client Relations for the Barcelona Branch after joining Dawn Advisory in January 2024.
As the head of the Client Relations department, he is responsible for sourcing new clients, and accompanying clients throughout their Dawn experience while maintaining a personal and professional relationship.
His past experiences in an M&A Advisory and Venture Capital Fund equipped him with valuable client management and interpersonal skills.
“I am dedicated to providing great value to all Dawn clients by ensuring a frictionless and personal experience as a client. I am excited to get in touch with many interesting companies and more importantly inspiring individuals”
MAXIME LUZZATTO
Operations Director - Joined Dawn in 2022
Maxime is a third-year BBA student and is currently the Operations Director of Dawn’s Barcelona Branch. He joined Dawn in September 2022 and has been actively involved as an associate and active consultant ever since.
As Head of Operations, Maxime is responsible for all financial, legal, and administrative aspects of Dawn Advisory's business. He strongly contributes to guaranteeing the success of all projects and activities related to the consulting missions of Dawn Advisory.
His business mindset was forged through four consulting projects at Dawn, including the development of a comprehensive marketing strategy, a pricing strategy, an analysis of investment opportunities, and a strategic funding plan. These experiences, further enriched by training in Corporate Finance at L’Oréal, significantly sharpened his management and analytical capabilities.
"Dawn Advisory is where academia meets the professional world, cultivating a community of like-minded individuals through meaningful client engagements. It promotes both personal and professional development, enhancing skills and passions beyond the classroom, while embedding the strong work ethic that characterises Dawn's culture."
MARIAM GOGORELIANI
Human Resources Director- Joined Dawn in 2022
Mariam Gogoreliani is a third-year BBA student and is currently the HR Director and Consultant at Dawn Advisory Barcelona, having joined the team in September 2022.
As HR Director, she is responsible for recruiting and onboarding new members, while also organising team-building activities to foster a strong sense of community and cultivate meaningful relationships among members.
Her entrepreneurial mindset was sharpened by founding and leading a successful venture in Georgia, complemented by her experiences in Corporate and Investment Banking at the Bank of Georgia and Goldman Sachs. These roles developed her critical analytical abilities in client analysis.
"I am committed to driving impactful results for our clients by leveraging deep research and fostering strong team dynamics. I look forward to contributing to innovative projects and collaborating with diverse, inspiring peers."
NIA DOLIDZE
Marketing Director - Joined Dawn in 2024
Nia is a second-year BBA student and currently the director of the Marketing Department for the barcelona branch after joining Dawn Advisory in January of 2024.
In her position as Head of Marketing, she is in charge of working or raising brand awareness awareness among students and clients and building and promoting internal and external communication.
At Dawn, Nia previously served as a Development Department associate and worked on a consulting project involving crypto-infrastructure. In addition, She has also been involved in an International company as an intern in the marketing department, where she assisted with competitive analysis and developed a new marketing strategy for an upcoming branch. Besides her professional aspirations, Nia is passionate about skiing and cinema.
"At Dawn Advisory, we are committed to fostering both personal and professional success by delivering exceptional solutions tailored to our clients' needs. Our supportive and inspiring environment enables our team of accomplished individuals, with diverse talents and interests, to achieve excellence and continuous growth."
RAPHAEL FRANÇA
Development Director - Joined Dawn in 2023
Raphael is a second-year BBA student and is currently the Director of Development for the Barcelona branch after joining Dawn Advisory in October 2023.
As head of Development, he is responsible for training and professionalising members of the branch as well as ensuring quality of output and continuous feedback.
At Dawn, Raphael previously served as a Client Relations associate and has partaken in two consulting projects involving an NGO and a scale-up. In addition, he has also interned at an asset management company. Besides career and academics, Raphael is passionate about several sports including surfing and skiing.
"Dawn Advisory attracts talented individuals through a shared passion for consulting and empowers its members by converging academics with the professional world in order to deliver best-in-class services to our clients. I'm proud to be part of such an inspiring group of students."