About Us
Our Mission
Ocean Capital Partners is a leading, international company in the ports and maritime industry. With over 50 years of experience, Ocean Capital Partners is renowned for its innovative approaches in consulting, management and investment services and dedication to customer assistance from beginning to end. OCP delivers long-term, sustainable solutions that also aim to positively contribute to the socioeconomic standing of the locations in which we work.
Our Vision
Ocean Capital Partners tailors its services to their clients’ individual needs, going the extra mile and guaranteeing customer satisfaction every step of the way. Additionally, through the Fundación Océano Solidario, OCP seeks to give back to the global community by providing children in developing countries access to education.
Our Management Model
Driven by excellence and dedication to our clients, Ocean Capital Partners has implemented the Quality, Environmental, and Information Security Management System based on the requirements and standards set forth by UNE-EN-ISO 9001, UNE-EN-ISO 14001, and UNE-EN-ISO / IEC 27001. OCP has also established a Quality, Environmental and Information Security policy, which outlines our commitment to upholding our quality standards.
our VALUES
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Key Team
Jose Luis Almazan
José Luis Almazán
Managing Partner
- José Luis Almazán is the Founder and Managing Partner of Ocean Capital Partners.
- Additionally, José Luis serves as Senior Advisor in Iberia for Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC), a 80 AU$bn Infrastructure fund with several investments in ports and trasnport assets
- Furthermore, José Luis is the Executive Vice Chairman of PIPE, the reference association within the Spanish ports sector, and is an active member of the Board of Directors of Ocean Infrastructures Management, IGY Málaga Marina, Marina Aucanada Group, Eurogate Group terminals, and Terminales Marítimas del Estrecho (TME).
- Before joining OCP, José Luis was the youngest ever CEO of a Spanish Port Authority and received several national and international awards and recognitions. He has also served as member of the board of directors of several multibillion € companies such as: Boluda Corporación Marítima, Group TCB, Marina PortVell, among others.
- José Luis holds a PhD in Port Management and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, an MBA from IE Business School, and has completed the General Management Program (GMP) from Harvard Business School and other postdoctoral studies in IESE and Harvard Business School.
Ricardo Sanz
Ricardo Sanz
OIM Director
- Ricardo Sanz is Managing Director at Ocean Infrastructures Management, consultancy brand of OCP.
- Ricardo is specialized in managing complex infrastructure projects with a high level of investment in the port and defense sectors.
- Before joining OCP, Ricardo worked in both the public and private sectors, having worked at the Port Authority of the Balearic Islands as Head of Infrastructures and Planning. He also worked at Isdefe as Head of the Civil Works Area, where he had the opportunity to participate in international projects in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Ricardo also led the NASA Program for the implementation of the Madrid Deep Space Communication Complex.
- Ricardo has also been Director of the Department of Ports and Coasts in both the private and public companies Elsamex Group (private) and in EPTISA (public).
- Since 2001, he has been a member of the Association of Ports and Coasts of Spain.
- Ricard holds a(n) M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master’s degree in Engineering and Port Management from the Polytechnic University of Catalonia.
Javier Almazan
Javier Almazán
Corporate Director
- Javier Corporate Director of Ocean Capital Partners.
- Before joining OCP, Javier directed several international projects in South America for Spanish, State-owned companies and private companies. Among his many accomplishments, Javier led the development of the Master Plan of El Callao Naval Base in Peru.
- Javier was also the personal advisor for the Viceminister of Public Private Partnerships of Ecuador, having participated in the negotiation of the new deep water container terminal of DP World at Guayaquil.
- He has participated in the development of different projects related to the use of LNG as maritime fuel for the Spanish administration and private companies.
- Javier was also the head of Department of Ports and Coasts for UG21 Engineering Consultants.
- He is member of the Research Group on Maritime and Port Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
- Javier holds an M.S. in Civil Engineering, an MBA from IE Business School, and an M.S. in Port Management from UPM and the TrainMos European program. He has also completed the Financial Projection Modeling and Analysis program from the IEB Business School.
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Francisco Javier Gutiérrez
Financial Director
- Javier is the Financial Director at Ocean Capital Partners.
- Before joining OCP, Javier was Project Manager in an International NGO, where he managed social projects at the national and European level as responsible for its Corporate Social Responsibility.
- Javier is the manager of the Vice Presidency of PIPE (Spanish Port Investors Platform), and is also the Manager of ASOPORT (Spanish Port Operators), whose partners represent more than 15% of the stowage operations in the Spanish Port Industry.
- Javier holds a Bachelor’s degree in law from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid, a specialization certificate in financial analysis from the Centro Universitario Villanueva, and Master’s of Science in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from IEB Business School.
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Almudena Albarrán
Asset Manager
- Almudena holds a(n) M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and an MBA with a specialization in Finance from IEB Business School, where she was valedictorian in her graduating class. Almudena also has a postgraduate degree in international finance and economy from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
- Almudena leads the Ocean Capital Partners Asset Management division, serving on the Executive Committees of OCP assets.
- Almudena has strong leadership skills; as an elite equestrian athlete, She was a member of the Spanish national team, where she was a 10-time winner of the regional championship in Spain as well as a medalist in the European Championship.
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Ignacio Javier del Río
Manager
- Ignacio is the asset manager at Ocean Capital Partners, leading the Asset Management division.
- He also occupies a position of responsibility in some of the assets of the company such as Director of Eurogate Group Terminals; Director of the IGY Malaga Marina UTE; And member of the Board of Directors of Terminales Marítimas del Estrecho.
- Over the last decade, Ignacio has dedicated his career to the port industry, developing senior skills in information technologies, security, protection and management.
- Prior to joining OCP, Ignacio was the manager of the ICT Division at the Melilla Port Authority, where his projects included improving productivity in different areas of the company through the development of new software (ERPS modules), accounting programs and software for business intelligence.
- Additionally, he was also a member of the Spanish Delegation of the Trade Facilitation, Customs and Security Committee at the European Sea ports organization (ESPO).
- Ignacio has a(n) M.S. in Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He has also completed programs in Port Management and Maritime Transport, has a(n) MBA in port management from Puertos del Estado, and has completed the Accounting and Finance Studies program from IESE.
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José Raúl García
Executive Director
- José Raúl García is the Executive Director and leader of the technical consultancy area at OIM.
- Throughout nearly 25 years of experience, José Raúl has worked and managed numerous projects, studies and research projects in the field of maritime, port and coastal engineering, nationally and internationally.
- Among his successes, he has participated in several projects related to maritime transport in the framework of the Trans-European Transport Networks (TEN-T), working in both public administration and private companies.
- He has also worked on several projects related to LNG as maritime fuel, both for the Spanish administration (Port Authorities and Spanish Ports) and for private companies (regasification terminals and gas distribution companies).
- He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Eurogate Group Terminals, a company dedicated to the management of port passenger terminals.
- José Raúl has a PhD in Port Management and a(n) M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid
Fernando Gutierrez
Fernando Gutiérrez
Construction Director
- Ferando Gutiérrez is the leader of Business Development and Construction Project Management at OIM.
- Throughout his professional career he has worked in both private companies and public administration as a Managing Director and CEO. He has extensive experience in managing a wide portfolio of projects in engineering and construction. Having managed construction projects for airports, railways, highways and ports, he has experience in all phases of the construction process: design, planning, monitoring and cost control, completion, and delivery to the client and start-up.
- Fernando holds an S. in Civil Engineering from the Alfonso X University.
Sara Blanco
Sara Blanco
Manager
- Sara is a Manager at OCP, leading strategic projects for the company and exploring new business development opportunities.
- Throughout her career, she has specialized in planning and leading strategic and innovative projects for the improvement of energy diversification in maritime transport, energy efficiency, and sustainability in ports.
- She has led numerous projects related to using LNG as marine fuel and Onshore Power Supply (OPS). She has collaborated with State Ports and the Ministry of Industry and Energy in the development of the Spanish National Policy Framework for the deployment of alternative energy in the transport sector. Additionally, She participated in the CORE LNGas Hive in the definition of the national strategy to promote LNG as alternative fuel in the maritime industry.
- Sarah has a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and an MBA from the Valencian International University.
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Juan Manuel Martín
Manager
- Juan Manuel is a manager at OCP.
- He managed and led the TrainMoS project, which was financed by the European Union, as part of the development of the Trans-European Transport Network. He also led the operating plan for the passenger terminal of the Port of Algeciras and the new mega-yacht installation in the Port of Malaga.
- Juan Manuel has a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master’s degree in port management.
Jesús Miranda
Jesús Miranda
Manager
- Jesús is a Manager at OCP.
- He has extensive experience as a consultant in the ports and maritime industry. Currently, he is involved in numerous M&A projects, mainly related to marinas and container terminals, performing financial analyses and valuation models.
- Jesús has an M.S. in Civil Engineering, specialized in transport, from the Polytechnic University of Madrid. He also has an MBA from IEB.
Marta Melcón de Asís
Marta Melcón
Associate
- Marta Melcón de Asís is an associate at OCP.
- Marta has participated in the technical and economic evaluation of numerous projects in the port industry, specializing in the superyachts and megayachts sector. Additionally, she has participated in the drafting and project management of Club de Mar-Mallorca, one of the leading Marinas for superyachts in the Mediterranean.
- Marta has an M.S. in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Jaume Martorell Cerdá
Jaume Martorell
Associate
- Jaume is an associate at OCP.
- He is currently participating in the project and construction management of Club de Mar- Mallorca.
- Jaume holds an M.S. in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
Lucía Gutierrez
Lucía Gutierrez
Analyst
- Lucía holds a bachelor´s degree in civil engineering from the University of Cantabria.
- Currently she is an Analyst at OIM.
- Before joining the company she participated in different projects analyzing, designing and implementing integrated Quality, Environment and Ocupational Risk Prevention systems.
Auora García
Aurora
García
Associate
- Aurora holds a M.S. in Civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
- Currently she is an Associate at OIM.
- She has participated in diagnosis and refurbishment projects, as well as in maintenance management projects of port infrastructures for the Spanish port authorities of Algeciras, Valencia, Corunna, Santander and Aviles.
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Carlos Fernández
Analyst
- Carlos has an MSc. in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and is specialiced in financing and management of infrastructures.
- Currently he is an Analyst at OIM.
- Prior to joining OIM he worked as a site engineer at ¨Rover Grupo¨.
Antón Fernandez
Antón Fernandez
Analyst
- Antón holds a bachelor´s degree in civil engineering and he is completing an M.S. in Civil Engineering the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
- Currently he is an Analyst at OIM.
- Prior to joining OIM he worked as a transportation consultant and, previously, as analyst at an asset management firm.
Andrés Bonilla
Andrés Bonilla
Analyst
- Andrés holds a bachelor´s degree in civil engineering and master´s degree in structures, foundations and materials at the Polytechnic University of Madrid. Currently he is PhD candidate investigating the effectiveness of materials used in construction industry to repair and protect reinforced concrete from corrosion.
- Prior to joining OIM he worked as a Site Engineer in Bogotá, Colombia, at MARVAL S.A..
- Currently he is an Analyst at OIM.
Ángela Rojas
Almudena Rojas
Analyst
- Almudena holds a MSc. In Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
- Currently she is an Analyst at OIM.
- Before joining the company, she coordinated processes and performed budget monitoring of Next Generation European Funds (EU Commission) for ADIF (Spanish Rail Infrastructure Manager).
Gema Alonso De Pablos
Gema Alonso
Legal Counsel
- Gema is a legal counsel at OCP. She has extensive experience in consulting for concession contracts for private port investors, legal assistance to the Port Authorities, legal audits related to ports in Spain, and corporate structures of port assets.
- Gema has been the head of the legal departments of various companies, collaborating with different law firms specialized in maritime law, public law, international law, and maritime-port business management. She has developed projects in land regularization, procedural defense, and in civil and corporate and commercial law.
- Gema holds a degree in Law from the Complutense University of Madrid.
- She specialized in business consultancy at the Escuela de Práctica Jurídica and has also studied criminology, urban law, and credit risk analysis and management.
Iwona Grzadko
Iwona Grzadko
Administrative Dep.
- Iwonka currently leads the OCP Administration and Accounting team.
- Iwonka has a background in executive secretary studies. Her career has focused on internal management, having worked in administration, accounting, and public relations.
Cecilia Ramirez
Cecilia Ramírez
Administrative Dep.
- Cecilia is part of the OCP administration and accounting team.
- Cecilia obtained a degree in Business Studies at C.E.S. Felipe II (UCM).
- Having developed her professional career in the accounting department in different companies, including 12 years in the Esamex group, Cecilia has participated in national and international projects in Abu-Dhabi, Ethiopia, and Botswana, among others.
