I am an expert on international relations with broad experience in top international organizations and institutions. Born in Geneva where I graduated at the Institute of International Studies of the University of Geneva, I also hold a MA in European Political and Administrative Studies from the College of Europe in Bruges, Belgium.
I worked as Director for Latin America at the World Economic Forum (1995-2001) in Switzerland and moved to Barcelona in 2001 to become the Dialogues Coordinator at the Universal Forum of Cultures Barcelona 2004.
Since 2005, I am counseling from Barcelona companies and organizations on Networking and Public Affairs, Contents Curator & Speakers Management as well as Technical Secretariat and Event Coordination, In 2019 I have started to collaborate with Both People & Comms, one of the most creative PR and Communication agencies in Barcelona.
With broad experience in top international organizations (World Economic Forum, UNHCR, WWF) and prestigious institutions (Barcelona City Council, Casa Asia, IoT Forum, Metropolis) with focus on economic, sustainable development, technology & innovation topics, I have a solid track record managing inspiring and successful events and conferences. I have access to an extensive network of key leaders from academia, business, media, politics, UN Agencies and NGOs. I have a deep understanding of multicultural environments with a wide geopolitical spectrum: Europe, India, Latin America, Middle East and USA.
With my brother Alfredo Ralda, I have also created a Social Entrepreneurship Project to promote in Europe the Olive Oil from Godall through a website platform www.raldafriends.com.