Georgeson and Esade present report on the lead independent director in Spain

On 7 July 2026, Georgeson and the Centro de Gobierno Corporativo de Esade jointly presented the report El Consejero Independiente Coordinador en España (The Lead Independent Director in Spain).

The report examines the role of the lead independent director in strengthening board independence and effectiveness. It combines regulatory analysis, international perspectives and first-hand insights from directors who have held the role.

The presentation featured Mario Lara, Director of Esade's Corporate Governance Centre, and Susana Guerrero, Deputy Director and Head of the Centre's Opinion and Public Debate Area. This was followed by a round table with independent directors Paloma Beamonte and Mamen Gómez de Barreda, alongside Carlos Sáez, Georgeson's Country Head for Spain.

Read the full report: El Consejero Independiente Coordinador en España

Source: El Consejero Independiente Coordinador en España, developed jointly by Georgeson and the Centro de Gobierno Corporativo de Esade.