MADRID
BRUISEND HART VAN SPANJE
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Marinus van Gestel
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Most business owners spend years building their company, acquiring assets and creating financial security for their family. Yet surprisingly few consider what happens when those assets eventually need to be transferred to the next generation.For entrepreneurs and investors with interests…
Marinus van Gestel is an experienced leader with a strong focus on e-commerce, marketplaces and technology scale-ups. He is currently General Manager at Uber Delivery, with responsibility for Uber Eats in Spain.After studying at Maastricht University, Marinus began his career…
A dismissal in Spain often proceeds differently from what Dutch employers expect. Not only do the grounds for dismissal differ, but the procedure, formal requirements and financial consequences are also governed by different rules. Even a small error in the…
Starting a business with a partner often seems like the perfect combination. Different skills, networks and ideas come together, increasing the chances of success. Yet, when everything is running smoothly, many entrepreneurs overlook the importance of making clear agreements from…
This time, we are invited by IAhoy in the Chueca district. Over a glass of Henkell Freixenet cava, we will raise a toast together to the final stretch of 2026.An excellent opportunity to catch up with familiar faces after the…
From 3 to 6 June 2026, a group of 20 people from the Vereniging van Exclusieve Sportcentra (VES) visited Madrid on a work trip. DBC was brought in to provide practical insight into Madrid’s sports and business environment.The aim of the visit…
The importance of NATO and a unified Europe is growing ever greater. But for this to work, everyone must be in agreement. Last year, Spain and the Netherlands were still not entirely aligned regarding the 5% norm; how does the…
Every entrepreneur faces challenges, but the most impactful innovations often arise where personal hardship and professional expertise intersect. At our upcoming event, we will highlight the inspiring story of Spanish pharmacist and entrepreneur María Unceta-Barrenechea. When her mother, Carmen, was…
On Tuesday, October 6, it’s time once again to network during our monthly lunch, featuring an inspiring presentation. Exact details will be announced soon. inschrijven Schrijf je in voor dit event via onderstaand formulier. In de bevestingsmail ontvang je de…
Het bestuur bestaat uit ondernemers, managers en business professionals die al jarenlang actief zijn in het Spaanse zakenleven. Dankzij hun uiteenlopende achtergronden – afkomstig uit diverse sectoren – bekijken zij ondernemerschap in Spanje vanuit meerdere perspectieven. Het bestuur zet zich vrijwillig in om evenementen voor de DBC te organiseren en staat daarnaast altijd klaar met advies en praktische tips voor Nederlanders die in Spanje succesvol willen ondernemen.
Graag stellen we de bestuursleden aan je voor:
Frank Diephuis
Voorzitter
Richar van Vliet
Secretaris
Robert Assink
Vice-Voorzitter
Fernando Ekkelenkamp
Penningmeester