Brussels-Barcelona, October 20, 2025 – HTP Group, a leading executive search and leadership consulting firm, is pleased to announce that Meritxell Galbas has joined as Partner in Spain.

Meritxell is a technology and business executive with over 25 years of international experience scaling IT services, driving cloud and AI adoption, and leading digital transformation for Financial Services across EMEA. She has held senior roles at PwC, Accenture, Roland Berger, IBM, and Indra (Minsait), as well as entrepreneurial ventures as CEO, CTO, and Board Member in FinTechs and startups.

At Hightech Partners -the technology focused subsidiary of the group - she will apply her experience as a senior executive to the executive search profession and leadership advisory practice. Having personally led large sales organizations, negotiated complex IT service contracts, and driven transformations in regulated industries, she brings a unique perspective to helping clients secure the right leaders. She focuses on executive search, interim management, and leadership assessment, connecting organizations with candidates who combine strategic vision, executional drive, and cultural fit.

Her appointment reinforces HTP Group’s commitment to expanding its presence in Spain and bringing clients local access to senior expertise in technology and financial services.

“Meritxell’s extensive experience in executive leadership, technology-driven transformation, and business growth makes her a strong addition to HTP Group,” said Ineke Arts and Raffaele Jacovelli, Managing Directors of HTP Group. “Her expertise will support our clients in Spain and across the EMEA region in navigating complex challenges and achieving strategic goals driven by the transformation enabled by the AI adoption.”

Meritwell Galbas commented “I’m truly excited to join HTP Group as a Partner. This role allows me to leverage my experience in technology and business leadership to help organizations attract the right leaders to drive transformation and growth.”

About HTP Group

HTP Group is a European Executive Search and Leadership Advisory organization, borned from three specialized firms: Hightech Partners, focused on digital executive search and leadership consulting; Hoffman & Associates, a trusted name in generalist executive search and interim management; and Ataya & Partners, experts in cybersecurity and digital governance. With a customer-centric and border-less approach, together, we help organizations tackle the challenges of digital transformation, leadership evolution, and organizational resilience. By combining deep sector expertise with innovative methods, we enable clients to secure the talent, leadership, and capabilities that drive growth and meaningful transformation.

With offices in Brussels, Frankfurt, Geneva, Milan, Paris and Rotterdam, and a strong network of local partners, HTP Group operates across Europe with a customer-centric, collaborative, and agile approach. As proud members of AESC, we uphold the highest standards of professional excellence.

At HTP Group, we don’t just identify leaders, we help organizations shape their future and make a lasting impact. For inquiries, contact us here.

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