Business leaders receive prestigious leadership awards in Spain

Several business leaders have received prestigious leadership awards in Spain. Juvencio Maeztu, the CEO of Ikea, was honored with the X Federico Joly Award in Cadiz. The award, presented by Diario de Cádiz and Fundación Unicaja, recognized his vision and values as the first non-Swedish CEO in the company's history.

In Madrid, Enrique (Quique) Rodríguez Castillo, CEO of Qreativos, was named Best CEO of the Year 2026 in the Leadership category at the eleventh Best CEO Awards. Selected from over 800 candidates across 89 countries, Rodríguez Castillo dedicated the award to the people of Ceuta, praising their resilience and ability to maintain daily activity despite recent difficult circumstances.