Bluespace Self-Storage
David Raya Lara has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. David started their career in 2001 as a Trainee in Comercio Exterior at Deutsche Bank, where they gained knowledge in banking, finance, and trade. From 2002 to 2004, they worked at Banc Sabadell as a Trainee in Marketing corporativo. In 2004, they joined KPMG as a Senior Audit, where they gained experience in auditing.
In 2007, David joined IMPRESIA IBERICA, a multinational company in the printing industry. David worked as the Responsible for Control de Gestion and Director of the Department of Control de Gestion, Contabilidad y Reporting financiero. Their responsibilities included monthly reporting, budgeting, investment analysis, financial controlling, and process improvement.
Since 2010, David has been with Bluespace Self-Storage. David first worked as a Financial Controller, overseeing operational and financial controlling, implementing management information systems, and participating in acquisition processes. In January 2019, they were promoted to the role of CEO, leading the company's expansion in Spain and internationally.
Throughout their career, David has demonstrated leadership skills, financial expertise, and a strong focus on driving growth and profitability.
David Raya Lara's education history includes a Programa Desarrollo Directivo (PDD) from IESE Business School in 2014-2015, a Master's degree in Finance, General from EADA Business School in 2010-2011, a Postgrado en Auditoria from Universidad de Barcelona in 2005-2008, a Licenciatura en Administracion y Direccion Empresas from Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona (Programa Universidad-Empresa) in 2002-2004, and a Diplomatura en Ciencias Empresariales from Universidad Pompeu Fabra (EUM - Escuela Universitaria del Maresme) in 1999-2002. Their field of study ranges from management to finance, auditing, and accounting.
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Bluespace Self-Storage
Bluespace is the leading self-storage operator in Spain with over 50 centres in Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, and Bilbao. In the rest of the country, we offer services and solutions through our excellent partners. In 2019 Bluespace arrives in Portugal with 2 centres in Lisbon and in 2020 to France with 2 centres in Paris, adding a total of 54 self-storage centres in 3 countries. At Bluespace we aim to maintain our status as the best self-storage company in Spain. To achieve this, we have devised a 5-year expansion plan which will mean 100 centres and 400 employees. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality self-storage experience to our customers by providing personalized care, quality facilities, customized transportation & logistic solutions all supported by state-of-the-art technologies. Provide an excellent working environment and high integrity culture for our employees with opportunities to acquire valuable professional experiences and leadership skills, and with clear avenues for growth. Finally, deliver long-term value and top tier financial returns to our shareholders. Our vision is to be the self-storage industry leader in both market share and customer satisfaction in the markets where we operate. We continually strive to grow in our existing Spanish markets and to expand into new country markets.