John de Zulueta

Who Is John de Zulueta?

John de Zulueta is one of Spain’s most prominent business leaders, known for his strategic vision, innovative leadership, and commitment to ethical practices. With a distinguished career spanning the healthcare, financial, and educational sectors, he has held transformative leadership positions that have shaped the organizations he has served. Currently, he is the President of the Círculo de Empresarios and Managing Partner of Point Lobos, a consultancy firm specializing in executive coaching and mentoring.

What is his Background?

John de Zulueta holds a degree in Contemporary History from Stanford University and an MBA with honors from Columbia University. His career includes serving as President of Grupo Sanitas (2005-2009), where he pioneered innovations like online service contracting, and as President of USP Hospitales (2010-2012). He was a long-time board member of Bankinter and part of the Advisory Council for 3i Europe, a leading UK-based venture capital group.

His dedication to innovation and good corporate governance is evident in his roles as Vice President of the Bankinter Innovation Foundation and trustee of foundations like DKV, Everis, and Caser. His achievements have been recognized with the Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit by the King of Spain, the Golden Master Award from the Forum of Senior Management, and the Aster Award for Professional Career Excellence.

In the academic field, he chairs the Board of the European University of Madrid and is the author of *Buscando El Dorado: ensayos sobre los negocios en España 1980-1996*.