ClarkeModet Appoints María Garaña as Global CEO

ClarkeModet’s Board of Directors has appointed María Garaña as the Global CEO of the leading industrial and intellectual property services group in Europe and Latin America, which comprises 14 companies and a team of over 500 professionals. Her appointment will become effective on June 11th.

María Garaña brings extensive experience from top positions at major technology firms such as Google and Microsoft, with a career deeply rooted in innovation. Her expertise will be pivotal in driving ClarkeModet’s groundbreaking initiatives, leveraging disruptive technologies to protect client innovations.

Garaña holds a degree in Business Law from the University of San Pablo CEU and an MBA from Harvard University. Since 2008, she has held senior leadership roles at several major tech giants, including President of Microsoft Spain, Managing Director of Professional Services for Europe at Google, and Vice President of Professional Services for EMEA at Adobe. She has also served on the boards of various European companies and received numerous accolades for her contributions to technology and female leadership.

Garaña expressed her enthusiasm for her new role: “ClarkeModet is a leader in a sector where new technologies continuously present disruption and opportunity. It is an organization that has consistently innovated while staying true to its values, rooted in 145 years of history.” She added, “I take on this role with a deep commitment to leading the group’s growth, leveraging technology and innovation, and strengthening our international position.”