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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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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Ignacio Javier del Río
Manager
- Ignacio is a manager at OCP.
- 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).
- Currently, he is the director of Eurogate Group Terminals and is specialized in the management of maritime passenger terminal services.
- 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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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.
Gonzalo Rodriguez Valverde
Gonzalo Rodríguez
Manager
- Gonzalo is a manager at OCP.
- His responsibilities include the analysis, investment, management and exploitation of transport infrastructures, mainly within the port industry.
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.
Alvaro Lopez Rinon
Álvaro López
Associate
- Álvaro is an associate at OCP.
- Álvaro has worked as a financial analyst in Sotavento Consultores and Banco Santander.During his time at Sotavento Consultores he carried out investment analyses and reports for retail clients. At Banco Santander he worked in the Origination Department of Syndicated Loans for Western Europe and was in charge of recruiting investment banking clients. As an associate and a member of the financial team at OCP he has developed multiple economic models for licitations with values of over 25 million Euros.
- He has also participated in the development of a variety of consulting projects for the main agents in the Spanish port sector. In addition, Álvaro has participated in various M&As within the port sector, taking charge of the valorization process and the processes of due diligence.
- Álvaro has a degree in Economics from the University of Navarra, a Master’s in Corporate Finance and Investment Banking from the Instituto de Estudios Bursátiles (IEB), and a PhD from the Complutense University of
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.
Álvaro Cáceres
Álvaro Cáceres
Analyst
- Álvaro Cáceres is an analyst at OCP.
- He has led various construction projects in the port industry, such as the reform of the Club de Mar in the Port of Palma de Mallorca, which involves a €60 million investment, the new solid bulk terminal of TMG in the Port of Castellón, and the new factory of Astilleros de Mallorca in the port of Palma, for an amount of €50 million.
Jaume Martorell Cerdá
Jaume Martorell
Analyst
- Jaume is an analyst 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.
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Roberto Arzo
Analyst
- Roberto is an analyst at OCP, participating in the technical and economic evaluation of port projects.
- He participated in the technical and economic study of a Port-City integration project based on commercial and hotel promotion in one of the main ports in Spain.
- Roberto has an M.S. in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Valencia.
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Rocío Ramos
Analyst
- Rocío is an analyst at OCP.
- Prior to joining the company she participated in a cooperative development project for the design of a waste management plan and a water supply project in Senegal.
- Additionally, she has participated in a study for Argentina’s Ministry of Production and Labor on the economic impact of the ports-maritime sector, aiming to contribute to job creation in the industry.
- Rocío has an M.S. in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
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Pablo Alonso
Analyst
- Pablo is an analyst at OCP. He mainly participates in the technical and economic valuation of different projects in the port industry.
- He has participated in numerous projects and studies focused on the diagnosis of pathologies and the maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation of ports. This includes the port of Aberdeen (United Kingdom), the container terminals of Lomé (Togo), and Gdansk (Poland), as well as maritime structures in the Spanish ports of Vigo, Valencia, Mallorca and Algeciras.
- Pablo has an M.S. in civil engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
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Miriam García
Analyst
- Miriam is an analyst at OCP.
- Before Joining the company and prior to completing her double Master’s degree, she began her career in the multilateral field. She worked as a consultant for the World Bank Transport and Digital Development Global Practice for one year in Buenos Aires. During this time, she supported the Bank’s transport portfolio for the governments of Argentina and Paraguay. She worked remotely for another six months in a Public Expenditure Review focused on the transport sector for the Republic of Paraguay. Parallel to the completion of her Master’s degree in Madrid, she worked part time in the transport department of Ove Arup & Partners.
- Miriam has an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and is specialized in financing and management of infrastructures. She also has a Diplôme d’Ingénieur (M.S. in engineering) from l’École Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées in Paris.
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Sofía Aljure
Analyst
- Sofia is an Analyst at OCP.
- Before Joining the company she began her career in marketing and applied analytics, having worked for John Hancock and Dell in Boston, USA.
- Sofia holds a bachelor of science in managerial economics by the Northeastern Boston university and is actually MS candidate in applied analytics by the Columbia University of New York.
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Jaime López
Legal Counsel
- Jaime is a legal counsel at OCP.
- Prior to joining OIM, Jaime worked as a real estate lawyer in Ceca Magán Abogados, where he participated in several real estate transactions, namely in the acquisition of multiple assets of a leading Spanish real estate servicer. He also has experience in urban land planning and completed an Urban Management Course from Centro de Estudios Financieros (CEF).
- Upon completion of his law degree, Jaime prepared for the state exam for a career as a judge and prosecutor. He is a member of Madrid’s Bar Association (ICAM). He has also collaborated with several NGOs such as APANAG and AECC.
- Jaime has a Bachelor’s degree in law and a degree in business from the Comillas Pontifical University of Madrid (ICADE). He recently completed a Master’s degree in Business Law Practice in Centro de Estudios Garrigues.
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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
- -She specialized in business consultancy at the Escuela de Práctica Jurídica and has also studied criminology, urban law, and credit risk analysis and management.
David Garcés
David Garcés
Accounting Officer
- David currently leads the OCP accounting team.
- David has a Diploma in Business Sciences and a Master’s degree in Hotel Business Management and Administration from C.E.S. Felipe II (UCM). He also has a Master’s degree in Financial Controlling from the Universidad de Alcalá.
- He has developed his professional career in the field of accounting. He worked in the Elsamex group for 11 years, during which he participated in both national and international projects in Abu-Dhabi, Ethiopia, and Botswana, among others.
- Throughout these experiences David has also developed knowledge in the implementation of accounting programs in different companies.
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.
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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.