GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Spain
Santiago Martínez Garrido of Iberdrola SA
Santiago Martínez Garrido, Legal Director at Iberdrola, is an influential counsel who plays a key role in one of Spain’s largest corporations. An expert in regulatory issues related to the energy sector, he has shown commitment to dealing with environmental problems by being part of several initiatives such as Moving for Climate Now and transforming the Sustainable Development Goals from UNDP into the corporate governance agenda at Iberdrola. Moreover, he is a member of numerous boards at private and public companies, currently serving as director of Avangrid and Neoenergia.
Market sources highlight him for his technical expertise, with one interviewee reporting: “He’s really good technically and has had an excellent growth story. He’s a real expert in energy, is well known and is well respected.”
Martínez Garrido holds a law degree from the Complutense University and a diploma in Business from University San Pablo – CEU. Prior to joining Iberdrola, he acted as a state lawyer in several offices, such as the High Court of Justice in Catalonia, Castilla-La Mancha and at the Ministry of Internal Affairs.