Chairperson - CEO Clubs, Spain

Evolve: Please share rundown of your professional background with us?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: First of all I am grateful to EVOLVE for giving me the opportunity to interact with its readers. As far as my professional background is concerned I have served with Societe General Bank in Spain. The Societe Generale Group has been in Spain since 1906 offering retail banking products. Today, the Group is one of the major actors on the Spanish market. Then I served in Curves International. Curves International is a leading logistic company having its presence in 70 countries around the world. After these two high profile exposures, I went for a unique line of business that is Parking Service business for the main Spanish cities airports, ports and train station. Simultaneously I am also in footwear business and exporting a Spanish footwear brand.

Evolve:  What motivated you to get associated with CEO Clubs Worldwide, USA?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: In west, importance of networking has been recognized very early that’s why we have many CEO clubs in Spain. Actually it's all about being nice with people. Networking is also an essential part of building wealth. As far as CEO CLUBS WORLDWIDE is concerned, local clubs have no comparison with this global platform. This was the core reason to sign with CEO Clubs World Wide. Moreover, this platform also contributes to the intellectual need of a CEO that is very crucial for growth. Mr. Joseph himself is a very intellectual personality and writer of many books. So this way this Club grows wealth and wisdom simultaneously. 

Evolve:  How are you inspiring non-members to get attracted towards CEO Clubs Worldwide?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: This is really a great task to attract people towards a club where they already have memberships of similar platforms but in my view the global connectivity is need of the day and only the CEO CLUBS WORLDWIDE is offering this huge benefit. When chapters will coordinate with each other, then the opportunities for new mergers, joint ventures and business development appear. This value will attract the non members to be part of this club. 

Evolve: What are the important benchmarks if kept in a right direction can help any company to climb a ladder of success?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: I am very much clear about this. These are as below;

Effective Leadership

Intelligent Management

Professional Services

Skilful Team

Evolve: How to maintain a diversified culture in your organization ensuring the respect of every belief/doctrine?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: The story of maintaining the culture starts with right selection of resource for your organization. If you select the right man he will follow your norms. Here, the role of management is also very crucial as they have to set example by their actions and show respect for every belief and set of guide lines. Then it comes to the continuous professional development of employee that grooms him at such a level that he automatically follows the rules of game. 

Evolve: What are your leadership ways to formally appraise the performance of employees?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: It varies as appraisal or reward is not just about raise in money. I have diversified plan to encourage my employees.

Evolve:  How as a CEO you communicate your organization’s strategic directions?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: It is quite simple as I remain in touch with my team. I always go for analysis, keep eye on market and its trends. Then make a clear road map with defined strategy and strict timeline management. This makes everyone clear what and how to do their jobs.

Evolve: How do you communicate a lucid company’s vision to each employee?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: Communication needs clarity. If you are unable to communicate clearly then you will be unable to gain better results. So, demonstrate company’s vision clearly then expect to follow it from others.

Evolve: What is the biggest obstacle you have come across in your professional journey?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: To close down a business. Although there has always been a reason behind every closure but this slows your pace down.

Evolve: Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a Leader?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: Elon Mask. Elon Reeve Musk is a South African-born Canadian-American business magnate, investor, engineer, and inventor. He is the founder, CEO, and CTO of SpaceX; co-founder, CEO, and product architect of Tesla Inc.; co-founder and chairman of SolarCity; co-chairman of OpenAI; co-founder of Zip2; and founder of X.com, which merged with Confinity and took the name PayPal.

 As of March 2017, he has an estimated net worth of $13.9 billion, making him the 80th wealthiest person in the world. In December 2016, Musk was ranked 21st on Forbes list of The World's Most Powerful People.

Evolve: What boost your morale when things around you seem blue?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: Very simple, the good results.

Evolve: What are you really into outside of work?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: 

Family 

Entertainment

Sport 

Traveling

 Evolve: What are a few resources you would recommend someone to gain insight on becoming a better leader?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: 

Honesty

Hard work

Respect for Others

Creativity 

Management

 Evolve: How do you perceive about Pakistan and what are your future plans to take business initiative in Pakistan?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez:  I know Pakistan is getting better each year as a country to do business, I believe CEO Clubs Pakistan will be the perfect source to offer our members different business opportunities. In future we shall also plan a business delegation for Pakistan to explore mutual business interests.

Evolve:  Any message to the readers of EVOLVE?

Jose Maria Perez Gomez: Just want to say that CEO CLUBS Pakistan chapter is an effective platform for global connectivity. We are also willing to cooperate as this is the core essence of this platform. I wish I can help you to find new ideas.