Organisation
We have a streamlined, cross-functional corporate structure that enables us to harness synergies and share best practices across the different geographic areas in which we operate.
Chairwoman
Rosa García
She holds a university degree in mathematics from the Autonomous University of Madrid and has over 30 years’ experience in multinational environments across different industries, such as energy, infrastructures and IT.
As part of her long career, Rosa worked at Microsoft headquarters in the US as Director of Corporate Strategic Projects, working directly with Steve Ballmer, CEO and President. She also held the position of President of Microsoft Iberia for 8 years.
In 2011, she joined Siemens as Chairwoman and Board Member in Spain and held such position until 2018. Rosa has also gained more than 10 years of experience in non-executive management positions for IBEX-listed companies , such as Banesto, Acerinox and Bankinter. She is currently a Board Member at Mapfre, EDPR and Sener.
CEO
Jorge Lanza
He joined the company in February 2016 as Chief Executive Officer after pursuing a long career at BP, where he served as executive chairman for Spain and Portugal (2012-14), director of the Whiting refinery (2015) and Carson refinery (2009-2011) in the United States, and of the Castellón refinery (2005-2008).
He earned his Bachelor’s in industrial engineering at the Higher Technical School for Industrial Engineering (ETSII) of the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a Master of Science in Engineering at Stanford University (USA), and has extensive experience in operational, executive, strategic and corporate management garnered while holding management positions in five different countries.
Since he was appointed, Lanza has driven the company’s diversification and international expansion in addition to fostering the automation and digitalisation of its activities and the transformation of its systems with the aim of harnessing synergies, creating a more integrated way of working and adapting to today’s energy transition period.
General Counsel and Secretary of the Board
Cristina Fernández Gómez
Cristina Fernández holds a dual Degree in Law and Business Studies from ICADE E-3 (Universidad Pontificia Comillas).
She began her professional career at Uría Menéndez, then moving into different positions in the General Secretariat at Ferrovial, the last of which as Director of the Legal Corporate Department. Later, she joined Telefónica where, until February 2022, she held the position of Legal Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, Finance and Advisory.
In March 2022 she was appointed as General Secretary and Secretary of the Board of Directors of Exolum.
Global Finance Lead
David Folgado Delgado
David Folgado holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from the Autonomous University of Madrid, a master’s in Accounting and Auditing from the Pontifical University of Salamanca and completed the Corporate Management Program ONO TOP 40 at IE business school.
He started his career at Deloitte, working in Consulting and Auditing, then moving into different positions in the Finance and Economics department at ONO. He subsequently held the position of CFO at Redexis Gas and in September 2018 he was appointed as Global Finance Lead of Exolum
Global HSSE & Technology Lead
Javier Alonso González
He holds an Industrial Engineering degree in Mechanics from Carlos III University in Madrid and a master’s in Executive Development (PDD programme) from IESE business school.
In 1999 he joined the company as Pumping Station Manager and was appointed as Head of Pipeline Technical Services in 2005. In 2012 he took over the position of Head of Technical Services and Operations Control and in 2013 he moved on to become Assistant Operations Technology Manager.
In 2015 he took over as Deputy Asset Technical Director in the United Kingdom and currently serves as Global HSSE & Technology Lead at Exolum.
Spain Region Lead
Jorge Guillén García
He holds an Industrial Engineering degree in Industrial Organisation from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and a master’s in Executive Development (PDD programme) from IESE business school.
In 1994 and 1995 he worked with the COTEC Institute, joining the company in 1997 in the Sales Management department, where he held several leadership positions such as the Head of Transportation Scheduling while also working as an associate professor at the Polytechnic University of Madrid.
In 2006 he was appointed Assistant Manager of Logistics Planning and in 2010 he was appointed as Aviation Manager, holding this position until October 2013, when he was promoted to Sales General Manager. Since October 2020 he has held the position of Spain Region Lead at Exolum.
Global People Lead
Cristina Jaraba Delgado
She holds an Aeronautical Engineering degree from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, a master PDD from IESE business school and a master in the ESADE Promociona programme.
From 1994 to 1996 she worked at IBM and ARIES INGENIERÍA Y SISTEMAS, S.A., later joining ANDERSEN CONSULTING, S.L. as a Project Manager.
She joined the company in 1997, holding several leadership positions in Aviation General Management. In 2012 she was appointed Assistant Aviation Operation Manager, holding this position until May 2015, when she was chosen as CLH Human Resources Manager. Since October 2020 she has served as the Global People Lead of Exolum, incorporating Communication and Transformation into his responsibilities in the People area.
Since joining the Global People area, Cristina has implemented a new global work dynamic adapted to the needs of the people in the organization, with the aim of strengthening their relationship and commitment to the company.
Global Strategy & Growth Lead
Ignacio Casajús López
He holds a degree in Mining Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Madrid, a master’s in Executive Development (PDD programme) from IESE business school and an MBA for energy companies from Instituto Superior de la Energía.
He joined the company in 2002, working in diverse leadership positions in operations management until he was appointed as General Manager of Terquimsa in 2011. In June 2016, he took over the position of CEO of the company’s UK subsidiary. In October 2020 he was appointed NWE (North West Europe) Lead of Exolum until May 2024, when he joined as Global Strategy & Innovation Lead.
NWE (North West Europe) Lead
Stephen Land
He is Mechanical Engineer and holds a first class Master of Science degree in Engineering and Management. He started his career in the Power Industry, working in various engineering and leadership positions. Prior to joining Exolum he was an Executive Director for Alkane Energy, an AIM listed company where he led their power generation and on shore gas exploration businesses. His career spans over 30 years in the energy sector working throughout the world building, operating and managing energy facilities.
He joined the company in 2014 following his role as part of the Executive Team responsible for the privatisation of the former Oil and Piplelines Agency. As Operations Director Steve led the successful insourcing of the entire Operations and Maintenance functions. In 2018 was appointed Chief Operating Officer with responsibility for Operations, Technology and HSSE. In 2020, following the acquisition of Inter Terminals, he became Head of Operations, Technology and HSSE, responsible for both the pipeline and terminal businesses. In May 2024 he was appointed NWE (North West Europe) Lead.