Executive Leadership

Mr. Contreras has been Nomadar’s Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chairman of our board of directors since December 2024.

Mr. Contreras has been the Executive Vice President of Cádiz CF since March 2021 and the Vice President of the board of directors since October 2021.

Mr. Contreras co-founded Humanox, a sports technology company, in March 2020, where he served as the CEO from inception to March 2021 and as chairman from March 2021 to October 2022.

Mr. Contreras founded Airtificial (formerly Carbures before being acquired), a Spanish Continuous Market listed company specializing in the integration of artificial intelligence with smart composite structures and collaborative robotics, in August 2011.

Mr. Contreras served as the CEO of Airtificial, a multinational technology firm operating in the fields of advanced materials and artificial intelligence, from August 2011 to November 2018, and as the chairman from August 2011 to December 2020. Mr. Contreras co-founded Muving in October 2016, and served as the chairman from October 2016 to June 2020. In 2016, Mr. Contreras co-founded Skully, an Atlanta, Georgia-based technology company within the sports sector. In 2014, Mr. Contreras founded Torrot, integrating the company into the Muving framework.

Mr. Contreras previously served on the board of directors of Bionaturis, a publicly traded biotechnology company between March 2005 and December 2017, and the board of directors of Airtificial from March 2012 to November 2020. Mr. Contreras received a doctorate in social sciences and a degree in economics from the University of Cádiz. Mr. Contreras also holds two doctorates from Comillas Pontifical University ICAI-ICADE, received a master’s in strategic consulting from the University of Bologna, and completed an executive program in leadership and technology at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

Carlos Lacave has been Nomadar’s Chief Financial Officer since December 2023.

He brings extensive financial expertise and strategic insight from various sectors. Before joining Nomadar, from February 2014 to November 2023, Mr. Lacave was Managing Director at Passivalia and TeamClima ventures, where he led projects focused on construction and energy efficiency in Southern Europe.

These efforts led to a significant reduction in energy consumption, achieving savings of over 90%, establishing the company as a key player in energy-efficient construction. In addition to his leadership roles, Mr. Lacave has a robust background in finance, having worked at various financial institutions, including the Citigroup Global Transactions Services Unit, focusing on revenue growth in the EMEA region and expansion through acquisitions in the FinTech and payment processing sectors and others, including Banco Santander and MoneyMate. Mr. Lacave’s received a law degree from Complutense University of Madrid and a diploma in Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Van Brussel.

Mr. Lacave also received an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona. Mr. Lacave’s diverse educational and professional background has equipped him with a comprehensive skill set and a nuanced understanding of financial markets, making him a well-rounded financial executive.

Joaquin Martin, has been Nomadar’s Chief Communications and Investor Relations Officer since September 2023.

From April 2020 to August 2023, Mr. Martin was Director of Communication, Marketing, and Investor Relations at Humanox, a sports technology company based in Spain. Under his leadership, Humanox received numerous international awards from institutions including UEFA, City Group, and Grupo Editorial El Mundo.

From February 2019 to February 2020, Mr. Martin was Chief Marketing Officer at Skully, an Atlanta, Georgia-based technology company within the sports sector, where he was responsible for crafting the commercial strategy, managing both internal and external communications, and nurturing relationships with investors.

From August 2018 to January 2019, he was Director of Communication and Investor Relations at Airtificial (formerly Carbures before being acquired), a multinational technology firm operating in the fields of advanced materials and artificial intelligence. He was previously Director of Organization and Competence Models at Carbures, a publicly traded company doing business in Spain and the United States.

Mr. Martin holds a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, a Master’s in Human Resources Management from the University of Cádiz, an Executive Certificate in Innovation from MIT, a Master’s in International Trade from the Complutense University of Madrid, a Master’s in Innovation from the School of Industrial Organization, and a Master’s in Leadership and Strategy from IE Business School. He is a member of the Public Relations Society of America.