Manuel Blanco
Commercial Director for Spain

Manuel Blanco has been the Commercial Director in Spain since September 2014, after holding the positions of Gebomsa North West Zone Manager and Manager of Castile and Leon in Spain.

During his 12 years with the company, Manuel has made Gebomsa a reference point in the geographical areas he manages. Before joining the company he was the Manager of Autobombas Salamanca, the Salamanca Sales Manager at Jandrimarsa and the Commercial Manager at Ibérica de Recreativos.

Manuel has a teaching degree from the University of Salamanca and has undertaken various courses in business administration and management, commercial and sales management and occupational risk prevention.

 

Paulo Farinas
Operations Director for Portugal

Paulo Farinas has been the Gebomsa Operations Director in Portugal since June 2013, bringing his 22-plus years’ experience in the sector to the position.

Paulo joined Gebomsa having been the Lisbon Production and Market Manager at Cimpor Hormigones for more than 12 years. Before that, he developed his professional career as Works Director for building firms including Cabouco, Ramalho Rosa, Conegil, H.P.A and COOPACIL, leading the construction of various civil works and building projects.

He has a degree in civil engineering from the Lisbon Higher Institute for Engineering (ISEL).