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Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez
Transform corporate governance and financial decision-making with Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez, international financial regulation expert. Manuel equips organisations to navigate regulatory shifts and overcome cognitive biases in economic strategy. Former Chair of Spain's Securities Commission and World Bank Vice President with three published books on behavioural economics.
Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez is an economist, lawyer, and international arbitrator who brings decades of experience in financial regulation and corporate governance to his speaking engagements. His expertise spans securities markets, monetary policy, and the cognitive biases that influence economic decision-making.
Manuel led Spain's Securities and Exchange Commission (CMNV in Spanish) from 2004 to 2007, where he developed the influential Conthe Code for corporate governance. He served as Director General of the Treasury and Financial Policy for seven years and as Financial Sector Vice President at the World Bank. He has written three books on economic paradoxes and behavioural economics and currently chairs the Advisory Board of Expansión, Spain's leading business newspaper.
Manuel translates complex financial concepts into practical frameworks that organisations can implement immediately. His experience shaping policy at national and international levels gives him a unique perspective on how regulatory changes affect business strategy. He helps audiences understand the psychological factors that lead to poor financial decisions and provides tools to build more transparent, sustainable organisations. His work on the single currency offers valuable lessons on navigating large-scale economic transitions.
Audiences learn how to strengthen corporate governance practices, anticipate regulatory shifts in global markets, and recognise the cognitive traps that undermine sound decision-making. Manuel provides case studies from his work across multiple continents and sectors, offering actionable insights rather than theoretical concepts.
Book Manuel to gain perspective from someone who has shaped financial policy at the highest levels.
Topics, sessions and talks
Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez explores best practices in Corporate Governance and highlights its significance in business ethics. He shares successful case studies that illustrate how organisations can achieve transparency and sustainability. Attendees will learn effective strategies to enhance their governance frameworks, fostering ethical business practices that drive long-term success.
Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez will explore the global economic landscape and the challenges facing financial markets in a rapidly changing environment. He will provide valuable insights to help attendees navigate these complexities and make informed decisions. Participants will learn about current trends, potential risks, and strategies to adapt to the evolving economic scenario, equipping them with the knowledge needed to thrive in today's financial world.
Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez presents a historical journey on the creation of the Euro and its profound impact on Europe. Drawing from his experiences as a member of the Monetary Committee of the European Union and the European Investment Bank, he explores the economic and political implications of the Euro's introduction. Attendees will gain insights into the Euro's role in shaping European integration and its significance in today's global economy.
Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez delivers unparalleled insights from his leadership roles at Spain's Securities Commission and the World Bank, transforming complex regulatory knowledge into actionable strategies your organisation can use today. His proven ability to decode cognitive biases in financial decision-making and navigate major economic transitions makes him the ideal speaker to help your team build stronger governance and anticipate market shifts. Secure Manuel now to learn from someone who has directly influenced global financial policy.
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Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez structures sessions around case studies drawn from his direct policy experience, using these to translate regulatory and governance frameworks into tools organisations can apply. He draws on his roles at Spain's CNMV, the World Bank, and the EU Monetary Committee to ground economic and governance concepts in documented institutional outcomes.
Manuel Conthe Gutiérrez speaks on corporate governance and business ethics, global financial markets, and the history and economic implications of the Euro. He led Spain's Securities and Exchange Commission (CNMV) from 2004 to 2007, during which he developed the Conthe Code for corporate governance, and previously served as Financial Sector Vice President at the World Bank.
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