Team & Experts
Our Team
Antoine Azoulay
Partner, WGS
Antoine leads the strategic direction of Wordfolio Global Services, bringing extensive experience in cross-border business development and international communications.
Alvaro Llaryora
Partner, WGS
Alvaro oversees the expansion of Worldfolio Global Services, bringing over 20 years of experience in international communications consulting and cross-border strategy.
Arthur Menkes
Head of Strategy, WGS
Arthur oversees operations and client relationships, with deep expertise in connecting Japanese and global businesses across industries.
Sasha Lauture
Executive Director, The Worldfolio
As the Executive Director of Worldfolio’s media division, Sasha has over 10 years of experience working in Japan and Korea. He has led communication campaigns for more than 300 enterprises, delivering strategic solutions across a range of industries.
Konsuela Alatalo
Industry Expert, Hospitality & Retail
Konsuela Alatalo leads The Worldfolio Korean operations. With a diverse background in hospitality, events, business development, and entrepreneurship, she combines cross-industry expertise with strong regional insight.
Quentin Lange
Industry Expert, Automotive & Manufacturing
Quentin has extensive experience across Japan and South Korea, bringing strong cross-cultural insight to his work. An electronic engineer by training, he specializes in industrial sectors, particularly automotive, electronics, heavy industry, and aerospace.
Expert Network
Direct access to 30+ industry experts, providing specialized insights across sectors.
Fernando Rius
CEO & Founder, AREA
Communication & Brand Strategy
Fernando Rius is the CEO and Founder of AREA, a leading boutique communications agency specializing in luxury, fashion, and lifestyle. With decades of experience in brand strategy and media, he has built a reputation for crafting compelling narratives and leading innovative campaigns, expanding AREA internationally and into emerging digital frontiers.
Gonzalo Sánchez
Executive Director, AREA
Communication & Marketing
Gonzalo Sánchez brings over 18 years of experience in communication and marketing, with a strong track record in brand positioning and strategy. Having held senior roles at companies including Inditex and Prada, he combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and premium brand development.
Hugo Mestre
Group Innovation Director & Business Development Head, NOVARES
Automotive Expertise
Hugo Mestre is Group Innovation Director and Head of Business Development at Novares, a leading automotive plastics supplier. With over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry, he brings deep expertise in engineering, innovation, and Tier-1 decision-making processes.
Jean-Philippe Azoulay
President, Ampelis Associates
Executive Advisory - Advanced Materials & Food Production
Jean-Philippe brings over 30 years of executive experience across advanced materials, agriculture, and food production. A former senior leader at DuPont, DuPont Teijin Films, and Roquette, he combines industrial expertise with deep insight into food systems and global strategy, and is the founder of Ampelis Associates, a consulting and advisory firm.
Anthony Gachet
IT Specialist
Full Stack Development & Cybersecurity
Anthony Gachet is an IT specialist focused on full stack development and cybersecurity. He provides end-to-end technical expertise, from building and maintaining scalable digital platforms to ensuring robust security and infrastructure resilience, supporting organizations in developing reliable, high-performance digital ecosystems.
Lorena Collado P.
Senior Adviser, ESG Strategy, Sustainability Reporting & Environmental Management
ESG & Sustainability
With over 25 years of experience across ESG governance and sustainability reporting, Lorena has led mandates across the industrial, energy, financial, and agri-food sectors in Europe and Latin America. A GRI Certified Sustainability Professional and Official GRI Trainer for Ecuador, she is one of the leading practitioners on sustainability disclosure standards in the region.
Reiner Christensen
CEO, Chameleon Pharma Consulting Group
Life Sciences Market Entry
Reiner Christensen is Chief Executive Officer of Chameleon Pharma Consulting Group, with over 25 years of international experience across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health. He has worked with global companies including Pfizer, Sanofi, and Merck Serono, bringing unparalleled expertise in global healthcare markets and strategic development.
Fernando Rius
CEO & Founder, AREA
Communication & Brand Strategy
Fernando Rius is the CEO and Founder of AREA, a leading boutique communications agency specializing in luxury, fashion, and lifestyle. With decades of experience in brand strategy and media, he has built a reputation for crafting compelling narratives and leading innovative campaigns, expanding AREA internationally and into emerging digital frontiers.
Gonzalo Sánchez
Executive Director, AREA
Communication & Marketing
Gonzalo Sánchez brings over 18 years of experience in communication and marketing, with a strong track record in brand positioning and strategy. Having held senior roles at companies including Inditex and Prada, he combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and premium brand development.
Hugo Mestre
Group Innovation Director & Business Development Head, NOVARES
Automotive Expertise
Hugo Mestre is Group Innovation Director and Head of Business Development at Novares, a leading automotive plastics supplier. With over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry, he brings deep expertise in engineering, innovation, and Tier-1 decision-making processes.
Jean-Philippe Azoulay
President, Ampelis Associates
Executive Advisory - Advanced Materials & Food Production
Jean-Philippe brings over 30 years of executive experience across advanced materials, agriculture, and food production. A former senior leader at DuPont, DuPont Teijin Films, and Roquette, he combines industrial expertise with deep insight into food systems and global strategy, and is the founder of Ampelis Associates, a consulting and advisory firm.
Anthony Gachet
IT Specialist
Full Stack Development & Cybersecurity
Anthony Gachet is an IT specialist focused on full stack development and cybersecurity. He provides end-to-end technical expertise, from building and maintaining scalable digital platforms to ensuring robust security and infrastructure resilience, supporting organizations in developing reliable, high-performance digital ecosystems.
Lorena Collado P.
Senior Adviser, ESG Strategy, Sustainability Reporting & Environmental Management
ESG & Sustainability
With over 25 years of experience across ESG governance and sustainability reporting, Lorena has led mandates across the industrial, energy, financial, and agri-food sectors in Europe and Latin America. A GRI Certified Sustainability Professional and Official GRI Trainer for Ecuador, she is one of the leading practitioners on sustainability disclosure standards in the region.
Reiner Christensen
CEO, Chameleon Pharma Consulting Group
Life Sciences Market Entry
Reiner Christensen is Chief Executive Officer of Chameleon Pharma Consulting Group, with over 25 years of international experience across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health. He has worked with global companies including Pfizer, Sanofi, and Merck Serono, bringing unparalleled expertise in global healthcare markets and strategic development.
Fernando Rius
CEO & Founder, AREA
Communication & Brand Strategy
Fernando Rius is the CEO and Founder of AREA, a leading boutique communications agency specializing in luxury, fashion, and lifestyle. With decades of experience in brand strategy and media, he has built a reputation for crafting compelling narratives and leading innovative campaigns, expanding AREA internationally and into emerging digital frontiers.
Gonzalo Sánchez
Executive Director, AREA
Communication & Marketing
Gonzalo Sánchez brings over 18 years of experience in communication and marketing, with a strong track record in brand positioning and strategy. Having held senior roles at companies including Inditex and Prada, he combines strategic insight with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and premium brand development.
Hugo Mestre
Group Innovation Director & Business Development Head, NOVARES
Automotive Expertise
Hugo Mestre is Group Innovation Director and Head of Business Development at Novares, a leading automotive plastics supplier. With over 13 years of experience in the automotive industry, he brings deep expertise in engineering, innovation, and Tier-1 decision-making processes.
Jean-Philippe Azoulay
President, Ampelis Associates
Executive Advisory - Advanced Materials & Food Production
Jean-Philippe brings over 30 years of executive experience across advanced materials, agriculture, and food production. A former senior leader at DuPont, DuPont Teijin Films, and Roquette, he combines industrial expertise with deep insight into food systems and global strategy, and is the founder of Ampelis Associates, a consulting and advisory firm.
Anthony Gachet
IT Specialist
Full Stack Development & Cybersecurity
Anthony Gachet is an IT specialist focused on full stack development and cybersecurity. He provides end-to-end technical expertise, from building and maintaining scalable digital platforms to ensuring robust security and infrastructure resilience, supporting organizations in developing reliable, high-performance digital ecosystems.
Lorena Collado P.
Senior Adviser, ESG Strategy, Sustainability Reporting & Environmental Management
ESG & Sustainability
With over 25 years of experience across ESG governance and sustainability reporting, Lorena has led mandates across the industrial, energy, financial, and agri-food sectors in Europe and Latin America. A GRI Certified Sustainability Professional and Official GRI Trainer for Ecuador, she is one of the leading practitioners on sustainability disclosure standards in the region.
Reiner Christensen
CEO, Chameleon Pharma Consulting Group
Life Sciences Market Entry
Reiner Christensen is Chief Executive Officer of Chameleon Pharma Consulting Group, with over 25 years of international experience across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and consumer health. He has worked with global companies including Pfizer, Sanofi, and Merck Serono, bringing unparalleled expertise in global healthcare markets and strategic development.
Partner Network
Global partnerships enabling comprehensive solutions for our clients.
ProTerra
ProTerra is a consulting group integrating ethical, environmental, and social perspectives into business strategy, with a strong focus on sustainable development. Established in 2008, the firm supports organizations globally in implementing ESG practices aligned with international standards. With roots in Latin America and operations extending to Europe and Asia, ProTerra provides advisory, training, technical assistance, and audits, helping clients navigate environmental compliance, sustainability frameworks, and long-term impact strategies.
Chameleon Pharma Consulting (CPC)
Chameleon Pharma Consulting (CPC) is a specialized healthcare consulting firm focused on systematic market entry across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, OTC, aesthetics, and food supplements. Established in 2009, CPC operates globally with offices in Berlin and Mexico City, and strong presence across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and MENA. With a team of seasoned experts averaging over 20 years of industry experience, CPC provides a one-stop solution covering regulatory strategy, licensing, market access, and partner identification, supporting companies in navigating complex international healthcare markets.
Ampelis Associates
Ampelis Associates is a consulting firm focused on sustainable food systems and the circular economy, supporting companies across the agriculture, food, and chemicals sectors. Founded by Jean-Philippe Azoulay, the firm leverages deep industry expertise to advise organizations on improving production models, sustainability strategies, and long-term value creation in an evolving regulatory and environmental landscape.
AREA Global Communication
AREA Global Communication is an independent boutique communications and public relations agency founded in 1995, specializing in luxury, fashion, beauty, and premium lifestyle sectors. With over 30 years of experience, the firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high-impact brand strategies, media relations, and experiential campaigns. Headquartered in Spain, with operations in Portugal and Mexico and influence across key markets including the UK, France, Italy, and the United States, AREA combines creative storytelling with strategic precision to support leading international brands
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