Paloma Leyra Fatou
About Paloma Leyra Fatou
Paloma Leyra Fatou is a Director of Projects at Hearst, specializing in empowering women through corporate communications and journalism. She has extensive experience in media, having held various editorial roles and currently advises women-led startups on digital strategy.
Work at Hearst
Paloma Leyra Fatou currently holds the position of Directora de Proyectos at Hearst España, a role she has occupied since 2022. In this capacity, she oversees special projects and initiatives that align with the company's strategic goals. Additionally, she serves as a HearstLab Scout, a position she began in 2023, where she advises early-stage, women-led startups on digital strategy, communication, social media, and digital transformation. Her work at HearstLab includes assisting in the evaluation process for potential investments, specifically focusing on startups led by women.
Previous Experience at SPAINMEDIA
Before her current role at Hearst, Paloma Leyra Fatou worked at SPAINMEDIA, where she held multiple positions. She served as Subdirectora de TAPAS Magazine from 2019 to 2020, contributing to the magazine's editorial direction. Additionally, she was the Directora de ForbesWoman from 2021 to 2022, where she focused on content aimed at empowering women in business. Her experience at SPAINMEDIA also includes a role as a journalist, which provided her with a strong foundation in corporate communications.
Experience at Harper's Bazaar
Paloma Leyra Fatou worked at Harper's Bazaar as Subdirectora/Deputy Editor from 2009 to 2012. In this role, she was involved in the editorial process, contributing to the magazine's content and overall direction. Her experience at Harper's Bazaar enhanced her skills in journalism and corporate communications, which she later applied in her subsequent roles.
Education and Expertise
Paloma Leyra Fatou has a solid educational background in journalism and business. She studied Periodismo/Journalism at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, earning a Licenciada en CC de la Información. She furthered her education by completing a Master in Positive Psychology, Neuroscience, and Well-being at Universidad Isabel I from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she achieved the DIBEX Master Digital Business Executive Program at ISDI in 2019, which equipped her with skills in digital business strategies.
Focus on Empowering Women
Throughout her career, Paloma Leyra Fatou has maintained a strong focus on empowering women, particularly through her work in corporate communications and journalism. Her current role at HearstLab involves advising women-led startups, helping them navigate digital strategies and communication challenges. This commitment to supporting women in business is a central theme in her professional endeavors.