The Bizpills Group is a holding company based on innovative technology with over 13 years’ experience. Since its birth in 2002 as a developer of bespoke e-learning courses, the Group has grown and become a national benchmark for the implementation of HR technological projects.
The constant development of new technological solutions has defined our history.
‘.com’ crisis
Founding
Bizpills, a company dedicated to designing bespoke e-learning content (courses, simulators, pills, games, audiovisual…), is born.
The first technology
We launch OKN, a new technological platform for applications and tools to manage HR processes.
Financial Worldwide Crisis
Enhancing skills
B-Talent breaks into the area of talent development with a range of technological solutions for the identification, measurement and enhancement of competencies, abilities and behaviours.
The new e-learning generation
Hi-Impact arrives, revolutionary formats for high impact online courses and cloud services.
Spanish Leader
The Bizpills Group has established itself as a leader in technology consulting and in the implementation of solutions for training, development and Human Resources management.
This growth has been possible thanks to teamwork, extraordinary customer focus and the values that form the differentiating DNA of Bizpills.
Results
Our commitment is to improve business results
Innovation
With unique methodologies and cutting edge technology
Efficiency
To improve people productivity
We increase business results through the implementation of solutions to improve people productivity.
We help our customers achieve their business objectives and consolidate their corporate strategy by offering services adapted to their needs.
We ensure the necessary technological capabilities that are required for continuous improvement processes in organisations.
We guarantee a return on client actions by using our own technology that streamlines development and implementation processes and reduces timeframes for launch and use.
We identify needs and apply tailored solutions.
We analyse a company’s requirements in detail and use ad hoc technological solutions for each one.
We identify needs and apply tailored solutions.
We analyse a company’s requirements in detail and use ad hoc technological solutions for each one.
Meet those who are behind our company.
José Luis de Federico Founder and CEO
José Luis de Federico, businessman and entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Bizpills Group. He has a degree in Business and Law and…
Miguel Valverde Managing Director
Miguel Valverde has had a career of over 18 years in Human Resources and has been the Managing Director of OKN since 2014…
Elena Pérez COO
As Bizpills’ Operations Director, Elena Perez, is responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of…
Javier Pascual CTO
Javier Pascual began his history in Bizpills in 2007 as IT Director. In 2008 he co-founded Open Knowledge Network (OKN), an internal Bizpills project…
Hugo Martínez de la Encina CTO
Hugo Martínez is a founding partner of Bizpills, Hi-Impact and B-Talent. As Director of R&D Technology in Hi-Impact he promotes projects to create…
Jaime Larrubia CTO
Jaime Larrubia, Bizpills’ CTO, is responsible for managing and addressing the organization’s technical issues, including research, development and…
Javier Fernández Aguado Academic Director
Javier Fernández Aguado, Academic Director of B-Talent, is one of the leading contemporary experts in managing people and organizations…
Félix Calvo Business Development Partner
Felix Calvo is a Bizpills Consulting Partner in Barcelona. He has over 16 years’ experience in HR consultancy, mainly in…
Guillermo Barrenechea CPO
Guillermo Barrenechea, a lawyer, consultant and Director of Human Resources with over 15 years’ experience, began as an…
Yolanda Amores Communications Manager
With a Degree in Advertising and Public Relations, Yolanda Amores started her career with online communication. She also has…
José Manuel de Llano Business Development Partner
Jose Manuel de Llano Espinosa has more than 10 years’ experience in the implementation of training and sales projects…
Hugo Martín
Partner Business Development
Con experiencia de más de 12 años en consultoría y dirección de proyectos tecnológicos en las áreas de formación y comunicación, su trayectoria profesional siempre ha estado ligada a compañías tecnológicas, logrando una gran especialización en aplicaciones SaaS de Recursos Humanos y soluciones multimedia para la formación y comunicación interna de las compañías.
En 2009 se incorporó como socio consultor en el equipo de desarrollo de negocio de Bizpills, con gran expertise en los sectores de utilities, distribución, retail, automoción, turismo y administración pública.
Hugo Martín
Partner Business Development
With over 12 years’ experience in technology project consulting and management for training and communications, its professional trajectory has always been linked to technology companies, attaining a great specialisation in SaaS Human Resources applications and multimedia solutions for in-company internal training and communications.
In 2009, Bizpills was incorporated to the business development team as a consulting partner with great expertise in the sectors of utilities, distribution, retail, automation, tourism and public administration.
José Luis de Federico
Founder and CEO
José Luis de Federico, businessman and entrepreneur, is the founder and CEO of Bizpills Group. He has a degree in Business and Law and has extensive training in technology and e-business. He is an international leader in innovation, in “People Effectiveness”.
In 2002 his working methodology led him to launch the first company that would then become the foundation of a leading Spanish holding company dedicated to the implementation of cutting edge technology solutions designed to improve the productivity, efficiency and performance of individuals.
Miguel Valverde
Director General
Miguel Valverde has had a career of over 18 years in Human Resources and has been the Managing Director of OKN since 2014.
He has an Executive MBA from the Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE) and a degree in Law. He is a specialist in sales management and in the implementation of models and technological solutions for human resources. He was previously the Director of Consulting and Business Development in Bizpills where he led numerous successful consulting and training projects.
Elena Pérez
COO
As Bizpills’ Operations Director, Elena Perez, is responsible for the coordination, implementation and monitoring of technological projects aimed at developing and training people.
She graduated as an Agricultural Engineer from the Universidad Politécnica of Madrid in 2004 and since then has spent her entire career in the field of HR consulting, specializing in technological training projects and the implementation of processes to improve efficiency, productivity and quality.
Javier Pascual
CTO
Javier Pascual began his history in Bizpills in 2007 as IT Director. In 2008 he co-founded Open Knowledge Network (OKN), an internal Bizpills project which has now become a revolutionary company in the field of e-learning platforms. He is now the CTO.
He studied Software Engineering at the Universidad Pontificia of Salamanca, has a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Creative Media Production from the University of Essex, and has advanced studies in design and game development, advertising and corporate identity. Engineering systems, cloud infrastructure, R & D and the designing of interfaces are among his responsibilities.
Hugo Martínez de la Encina
CTO
Hugo Martínez is a founding partner of Bizpills, Hi-Impact and B-Talent. As Director of R&D Technology in Hi-Impact he promotes projects to create next generation e-learning solutions.
He graduated as a Computer Engineer from the Universidad Autónoma of Madrid and has specialized in the development of highly interactive multimedia products, delving into the latest UX trends, new devices and emotional design.
His role as Hi-Factory’s Head of Quality and Processes gives him a complete overview of the product, not only from the point of view of the end user, but also the entire process of creation and assembly, enabling him to innovate and improve in all the areas of the company.
Jaime Larrubia
CTO
Jaime Larrubia, Bizpills’ CTO, is responsible for managing and addressing the organization’s technical issues, including research, development and the implementation of new solutions. As an expert in LMS platforms, he is responsible for the Hi-Impact Cloud platform.
He is a Computer Engineer with specialization in Artificial Intelligence from the Universidad Europea of Madrid. He also has several qualifications in new technologies applied to training and e-learning platforms and training in Azure Cloud and RIA application development.
Javier Fernández Aguado
Academic Director
Javier Fernández Aguado, Academic Director of B-Talent, is one of the leading contemporary experts in managing people and organizations. He is a member of Top Ten Management Spain, an exclusive club that only accepts the most renowned Spanish management professionals. He was awarded the Peter Drucker Prize for Innovation in Management in 2008 and was chosen Best Senior Management Consultant and Lecturer by Revista Ejecutiva in 2014. He has published 35 books.
As a Coach for Senior Managers he offers advice to numerous steering committees and is frequently invited to business and academic forums in Europe, USA and Latin America. His main mission in B-Talent is to coordinate the participation of other experts and endorse the quality of the content.
Antonio Ricote
Mexico Country Manager
Antonio Ricote has over 20 years’ experience in Mexico and Latin America, and is specialized in the deployment and implementation of technological solutions for the management and development of people in organizations. His extensive professional experience includes important projects in both private and governmental sectors.
He is a graduate in Mathematics from the Universidad Complutense of Madrid but also has a degree in Senior Management from the Universidad Iberoamericana of Mexico City. He joined the Group in 2013 to develop the business in Mexico.
Guillermo Barrenechea
CPO
Guillermo Barrenechea, a lawyer, consultant and Director of Human Resources with over 15 years’ experience, began as an outsource partner for Bizpills in 2010 and currently holds the position of B-Talent Product Manager.
He graduated in Economic Law from the Universidad de Deusto, has a Degree in Labour Relations from the Universidad del País Vasco and a Master’s in Executive Coaching from the Instituto Europeo de Coaching (European Coaching Institute). He is specialized in labour relations, training in management skills, sales networks and coaching.
Yolanda Amores
Communications Manager
With a Degree in Advertising and Public Relations, Yolanda Amores started her career with online communication. She also has training in marketing and digital communication.
She has specialized in Social Media Management, is a writer and has extensive experience developing client projects. She is currently the Head of Communications for the Bizpills Group where she is leading the creation, coordination and implementation of the corporate communication strategy.
José Manuel de Llano
Business Development Partner
Jose Manuel de Llano Espinosa has more than 10 years’ experience in the implementation of training and sales projects, and has been a Senior Consultant at Bizpills since 2011 where he has led many transformation projects within the areas of HR and Sales in major companies. He has an MBA from IEDE and a Master’s Degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the Universidad de Santiago de Compostela.
Félix Calvo
Business Development Partner
Felix Calvo is a Bizpills Consulting Partner in Barcelona. He has over 16 years’ experience in HR consultancy, mainly in companies dedicated to recruitment or training consulting as well as development consulting. He focusses on managing large accounts for different sectors such as Banking, Pharmaceutical, FMCG and Retail. Since 2011 he has been responsible for Bizpills’ business development in Catalonia.
He has a Degree in Psychology from the Universitat Ramon Llull, a Master’s in HR from the Universitat de Barcelona and an MBA from ICADE.
Félix Calvo
Partner Business Development
Félix Calvo es Socio Consultor de Bizpills en Barcelona. Con más de 16 años de experiencia en consultoría de RRHH ha desarrollado su trayectoria profesional principalmente en compañías dedicadas a la selección o la consultoría de formación y desarrollo. Orientado a la gestión de grandes cuentas de para diferentes sectores como Banca, Pharma, Gran Consumo o Retail. Desde 2011 se encarga del desarrollo de negocio de Bizpills en Catalunya.
Licenciado en Psicología por la Universitat Ramon Llull, Master de RR.HH por la Universitat de Barcelona y MBA ICADE.
José Manuel de Llano
Partner Business Development
José Manuel de Llano Espinosa dispone de más de 10 años de experiencia en la implantación de proyectos dentro del área de formación y comercial. Master MBA por IEDE y Licenciado en Ciencias Políticas y de la Admon por la Universidad de Santiago de Compostela, desde 2011 es Socio Consultor en Bizpills. Durante esta etapa, ha liderado multitud de proyectos de transformación dentro de las áreas de RRHH y Comercial en importantes compañías.
Yolanda Amores
Communication Manager
Licenciada en Publicidad y Relaciones Públicas, Yolanda Amores comienza a desarrollar su trayectoria profesional en el ámbito online, donde posee formación complementaria en marketing y comunicación digital.
Especializada en Social Media Management, escritora, y con amplia experiencia desarrollando proyectos para cliente como consultora, actualmente es la responsable de comunicación del Grupo Bizpills, donde está al frente de la creación, coordinación y ejecución de la estrategia comunicativa de la compañía.
Guillermo Barrenechea
CPO
Guillermo Barrenechea cuenta con una trayectoria de más de 15 años como abogado, consultor y Director de Recursos Humanos. Comenzó como colaborador externo en Bizpills en el año 2010 y actualmente desempeña el cargo de Chief Product Officer de B-Talent.
Es Licenciado en Derecho-Económico por la Universidad de Deusto, Diplomado en Relaciones Laborales por la Universidad del País Vasco y Master en Coaching Ejecutivo por el Instituto Europeo de Coaching. Está especializado en Relaciones Laborales, formación en habilidades directivas, redes comerciales y coaching.
Javier Fernández Aguado
Director Académico de B-Talent
Javier Fernández Aguado, director Académico de B-Talent, es uno de los mayores expertos contemporáneos en gobierno de personas y organizaciones. Es miembro del Top Ten Management Spain, exclusivo club que acoge a los profesionales españoles más reputados en Management . Premio Peter Drucker a la innovación en Management (EE.UU., 2008). Premio Mejor Asesor de Alta Dirección y Conferenciante (Revista Ejecutivos, 2014). Autor de 35 libros.
Coach de Alta Dirección, asesora a numerosos comités de dirección y es frecuentemente invitado por foros empresariales y académicos en Europa, EE.UU. e Hispanoamérica. En B-Talent, su misión principal consiste en coordinar la participación de otros expertos y avalar el rigor de los contenidos.
Antonio Ricote
México Country Manager
Antonio Ricote tiene más de 20 años de experiencia en México y la región latinoamericana y está especializado en la distribución e implementación de Soluciones Tecnológicas para la administración y el desarrollo de las personas en las organizaciones. Su extenso bagaje profesional incluye colaboraciones en proyectos de gran relevancia tanto en sector privado como en gobiernos.
Licenciado en Ciencias Matemáticas por la Universidad Complutense de Madrid y Diplomado de Alta Dirección en la Universidad Iberoamericana de México D.F, se incorpora a OKN a en julio de 2013 para desarrollar el negocio en México.
Jaime Larrubia
CTO
Jaime Larrubia, Director de Tecnología de Bizpills, es el encargado de gestionar y abordar las cuestiones técnicas de la organización, incluyendo la investigación, desarrollo e implementación de nuevas soluciones. Experto en Plataformas LMS, es responsable de la plataforma Cloud Hi-Impact. Es Ingeniero Informático con especialización en Inteligencia Artificial por la Universidad Europea de Madrid. Cuenta también con varias titulaciones en Nuevas tecnologías aplicadas a la formación y Plataformas de e-learning, formación en Cloud Azure y varios cursos de desarrollo de aplicaciones RIA.
Hugo Martínez de la Encina
CTO
Hugo Martínez es socio fundador de Bizpills, Hi-Impact y B-Talent. Director de Tecnología de I+D en Hi-Impact, impulsa proyectos para la creación de soluciones e-learning de última generación.
Ingeniero Informático por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, se ha especializado en el desarrollo de productos multimedia de alta interactividad profundizando en las últimas tendencias UX, nuevos dispositivos y diseño emocional.
Su rol como responsable de Calidad y Procesos de Hi-Factory le hace tener una visión completa del producto, no sólo desde el punto de vista del usuario final, sino también de todo el proceso de creación y montaje, para así poder innovar y mejorar en todas las áreas de la empresa.
Javier Pascual
CTO
Javier Pascual comienza su etapa en Bizpills en 2007 como Director IT. En 2008 co-funda Open Knowledge Network (OKN), que nace como un proyecto dentro de Bizpills y llega a convertirse en una empresa revolucionaria en el sector de las plataformas e-learning y de la que es CTO. Estudió Ingeniería de Software en la Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, posee un Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Creative Media Production por la University of Essex, así como formación superior en diseño y desarrollo de videojuegos, publicidad e identidad corporativa. Entre sus responsabilidades, se encuentran la ingeniería de sistemas e infraestructuras cloud, I+D y el diseño de interfaces.
Elena Pérez
COO
Elena Perez, como Directora de Operaciones de Bizpills, se encarga de la coordinación, ejecución y supervisión de proyectos tecnológicos orientados al desarrollo y formación de personas.
Ingeniera Agrónoma por la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, desde 2004 ha desarrollado toda su carrera profesional en el ámbito de la consultoría de Recursos Humanos, especializándose en proyectos tecnológicos de formación y en la implantación de procesos de mejora de la eficiencia, la productividad y la calidad.
Miguel Valverde
Director General
Miguel Valverde cuenta con una trayectoria de más de 18 años en Recursos Humanos y desde el año 2014 es el Director General de OKN.
Executive MBA por la Universidad Pontificia de Comillas (ICADE) y licenciado en Derecho, está especializado en gestión comercial y en implantación de modelos de Recursos Humanos y soluciones tecnológicas. En su etapa como Director del área de consultoría y desarrollo de negocio de Bizpills, ha liderado numerosos casos de éxito de implantación de proyectos de consultoría y formación.
José Luis de Federico
Fundador y CEO
José Luis de Federico, empresario y emprendedor, es el fundador y CEO del Grupo Bizpills.
Licenciado en Derecho y Empresariales y con una sólida formación complementaria en tecnología y en e-business, es un referente internacional en innovación, en “People Effectiveness”.
Su metodología de trabajo le impulsa a fundar en 2002 la primera empresa que se convertirá en el pilar de un completo holding empresarial líder en España en la implantación de soluciones tecnológicas de última generación orientadas a mejorar la productividad, eficiencia y rendimiento de las personas.
