Pedro Toscano Rico
About Pedro Toscano Rico
Pedro Toscano Rico is a Startups Associate at Web Summit, where he has worked since 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. He has a diverse background in hospitality and event management, having held various roles across multiple international locations.
Work at Web Summit
Pedro Toscano Rico currently serves as a Startups Associate at Web Summit, a position he has held since 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal. Prior to this role, he worked as a Key Events Associate at Web Summit from 2022 to 2023 for a duration of 10 months. His experience at Web Summit highlights his involvement in the startup ecosystem and event management.
Previous Employment Experience
Pedro has a diverse background in hospitality and customer service. He worked at Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa Edinburgh as a Guest Experience Manager for 3 months in 2019 and later served as a Duty Manager at the same hotel from 2018 to 2019 for 7 months. He also held positions at Indie Campers, where he was an Account Manager from 2021 to 2022 and worked in Customer Excellence from 2020 to 2021. His experience includes roles at W Barcelona, Waldorf Astoria New York, and Quintessentially.
Education and Expertise
Pedro studied at Lycée Français Charles Lepierre, where he achieved a Baccalauréat in Economics from 2001 to 2010. He furthered his education at Les Roches International School of Hotel Management, obtaining a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) with a focus on Small & Medium Enterprises from 2011 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in business management and hospitality.
Internship Experience
Pedro has completed several internships that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Tivoli Hotels & Resorts in 2010 for 3 months in Lisbon and at W Barcelona in 2011 for 5 months. Additionally, he gained experience at Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin in 2012 for 5 months. These internships provided him with foundational skills in the hospitality industry.