Alvaro Ortega
About Alvaro Ortega
Alvaro Ortega serves as the Head of Sales for Iberia and Italy at Datasite, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in sales and finance, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations since the late 1990s.
Current Role at Datasite
Alvaro Ortega serves as the Head of Sales Iberia & Italy at Datasite, a position he has held since 2018. Based in the Madrid Area, Spain, he has been instrumental in driving sales strategies and expanding the company's market presence in these regions for six years.
Professional Experience
Prior to his current role, Alvaro Ortega accumulated extensive experience in the finance and sales sectors. He worked at Merrill DataSite as Sales Director for Southern Europe from 2010 to 2024. Before that, he held various positions, including Global Key Accounts, Solutions Sales Manager at Bloomberg L.P. from 2006 to 2010, and Senior Investment Accountant at PFPC Inc (PNC Bank) from 2001 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Alvaro Ortega holds a Master of Business Administration from Esade, where he studied Finance from 2004 to 2006. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from the International University of Japan in 2005. Additionally, he completed a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies with a focus on Finance at Bryant University from 1996 to 1999.
Board Memberships and Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at Datasite, Alvaro Ortega has been actively involved in the Association for Corporate Growth (ACG) Madrid. He has served as a Board Member since 2015 and has been the Treasurer of the Board of Directors since 2018, contributing to the organization's strategic direction and financial oversight.
Early Career Background
Alvaro Ortega began his career in finance with roles such as Portfolio Analyst at Putnam Investments from 1999 to 2000 and Accountant at American Personnel from 2000 to 2001. His early experiences laid the foundation for his extensive career in sales and finance.