On Monday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear joined company leaders from across Spain and Europe for a luncheon touting the advantages of investing in Kentucky. The Governor, who made the stop on his way to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, also highlighted the successful partnership between Kentucky and Acerinox – the parent company of North American Stainless, located in Carroll County, Kentucky. 

A variety of industry sectors were represented at the luncheon by senior leaders, as well as John Coronado, Senior Commercial Officer and Rian Harker, Charge d’Affaires of US Commercial Service. 

 (ordered alphabetically by company name)

• Diego Marín, CEO of Acciona Concessions, and José Ángel Tamariz, Managing Director of Acciona Concessions in the USA.
• Carlos Ortega, Chairman, Bernardo Velázquez, CEO, Luís Gimeno, General Counsel and Secretary of the Board, and Esther Camós, CFO of Acerinox 
• Clemente González Soler, Chairman of Alucoil
• Igor Renedo, CFO of Antolín
• Asier Zarraonandia, CEO of Befesa
• Rafael Miranda, member of the Board of Directors of Brookfield Corporation
• Lorea Aristizabal, Head of Corporate Development of CIE Automotive
• Pablo Albendea, COO/ General Director of Ebro Foods
• José Bogas, CEO of Endesa
• Guillermo Frühbeck, partner at Dr. Frühbeck Abogados
• Juan Millán, CEO of the Gedeth Network
• Patricia Riberas, Corporate Director of Institutional Affairs of Gestamp
• Yolanda Mayordomo, Head of Public Affairs at Iberdrola
• Elisa Carbonell, CEO of ICEX
• Cristóbal Fuentes, CEO of North American Stainless (subsidiary of Acerinox)
• John Coronado, Senior Commercial Officer, and Rian Harker, Charge d’Affaires of US Commercial Service
• José Domingo de Ampuero y Osma, Chairman of Viscofán

During the meeting, Gov. Beshear discussed Kentucky’s record-breaking economy, unparalleled geographic location, it’s first-class logistics sector, strong workforce and the incentives and support offered to companies looking to invest in the state. 

Attendees joined in the discussion by sharing their experiences with the state, as well as exploring new opportunities for collaboration and future growth.