The Canary Islands and Mauritania share proximity, historical ties and broad potential for cooperation. Atlantic Women Hub brings together women who lead companies and institutions, to understand both markets better and open lasting professional relationships.
The meeting does not stop at introductions. Each round leads to the next: get to know each other, say what you are looking for, hear where the opportunities are, cross interests and agree on an action with named people and a date.
01
Getting to know each other
Who is in the room and what they represent.
02
Canarias asks
What Canarian businesswomen are looking for in Mauritania.
03
Mauritania answers
Where the opportunities are and who can meet those needs.
04
Connect
Cross interests, capabilities and possible collaborations.
05
Act
Define who carries each conversation forward and what the next step is.
Organised by · Charter 100 Canarias
A network of businesswomen, executives and professionals committed to leadership and cooperation.
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Format of the meeting
From who I am to what we can build together
Throughout the morning the note-takers record interests, questions, needs and first overlaps, for use in the afternoon matchmaking session.
Round
01
Personal introduction
Who speaks
All the businesswomen and executives from the Canary Islands and Mauritania.
Content
Who I am, which company or institution I represent, and what its main activity is.
Objective
So that everyone knows who is in the room and what each of them represents.
Round
02
Canarias asks Mauritania
Who speaks
The Canarian businesswomen.
Content
The Canarian businesswomen explain what they want to know, what they are looking for in Mauritania, and what kind of partner, client, supplier, institution or contact they need to find.
Objective
Put on the table what Canarian businesswomen are looking for in Mauritania.
Round
03
Mauritania answers and presents opportunities
Who speaks
The Mauritanian businesswomen.
Content
Starting from the interests raised by Canarias, the Mauritanian businesswomen explain where they see opportunities, what they can offer or facilitate, and what needs exist in the Mauritanian market.
Objective
Show where the opportunities are and who can meet those needs.
Round
04
Points of convergence
Who speaks
Mar Naranjo and the Charter 100 Canarias representative.
Content
They pool what was recorded during the day and present the possible matches.
Objective
Cross interests, capabilities and possible collaborations.
Round
05
From the match to the next step
Who speaks
The businesswomen linked to each opportunity.
Content
For each match, the opportunity, the people who will carry it and the next action are set out.
Objective
Define who carries each conversation forward and what the next step is.
Who runs the day
ModerationCathaysa Melián
Conducts the business rounds, orders the interventions and keeps the pace of the day.
Note-takersMar Naranjo, Canarias-Africa consultant, and a representative of Charter 100 Canarias
One follows the Canarian interests, the other the Mauritanian ones; at the end they cross-reference their notes to present the matches.
Businesswomen · Canary Islands and Mauritania
The profiles
Filter by shore or by field of activity to find the counterpart that matches your need.
29 profiles shown
Opportunities in Mauritania
Information, market knowledge and business connections to understand Mauritania.
Canarian education group linked to schools covering nursery through secondary, with a skills-based and technological approach.
InterestExchanges between schools, team training and skills programmes.
Canary Islands
Dácil Barreto Dos Santos y Gara Barreto Dos Santos
Dos Santos, S.A.
Directors and administrators
FAMILY INDUSTRY AND EXPORT
Canarian family industrial company founded in 1921, experienced in production, quality, compliance and internationalisation.
InterestFamily-business professionalisation, packaging, quality and international development.
Canary Islands
Pilar López Cabrera
Scooter's Pizza Factory
Entrepreneur and group representative
RESTAURANTS AND BRAND EXPERIENCE
A Las Palmas de Gran Canaria restaurant concept built on artisan pizza and a recognisable brand experience.
InterestConcept design, cultural adaptation of menus and gastronomic events.
Canary Islands
María Rivera Rodríguez
Aloe Hotels
Managing Director
HOSPITALITY, EVENTS AND TOURISM TRAINING
Canarian hotel group present in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Nouakchott through Aloe Emira NKC, an operational bridge between the two markets.
InterestTraining, technical visits, service standards, suppliers and events.
Canary Islands
Carmen Rosa Hernández Marrero
MAPFRE | Red de trabajadoras autónomas
MAPFRE professional and secretary of the self-employed association
INSURANCE, RISK AND REPRESENTATION OF SELF-EMPLOYED WOMEN
A profile combining insurance experience with knowledge of self-employed women, micro-enterprises and Canarian retailers.
InterestRisk mapping, insurance culture, associations and support.
Canary Islands
Jennifer Betancor Ramallo
Salitre Catering
Director
CATERING, GASTRONOMY AND EVENTS
Canarian catering and events company with personalised menus and care for product and presentation.
InterestInstitutional events, culinary experiences and food safety.
Canary Islands
Celsa Babón Álvarez
Babón Plus
Administrator and executive
DESIGN, DIGITAL PRINTING AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Graphic design, digital printing and visual solutions company in small and large format.
InterestIdentity, catalogues, bilingual materials and prototypes.
Canary Islands
Clara Peña
Estudio de arquitectura Clara Peña
Architect and representative of the practice
ARCHITECTURE, URBAN PLANNING AND TERRITORY
Practice focused on architecture and territorial development adapted to island, climatic and landscape conditions.
InterestSustainable architecture, renovation, tourism and urban planning.
Canary Islands
Carmen Sosa Castro / Marlene Merle
Clúster de la Industria del Deporte de Canarias
Executive Secretary / Representative
SPORTS INNOVATION, HEALTH AND TOURISM
Ecosystem bringing together sport, health, tourism, technology, sustainability and events companies.
InterestEvents, sport and health, technology, training and alliances.
Canary Islands
Judith Guanich Iglesias
ACHM Hotels Canarias | AC Hotels by Marriott
Director of AC Hotel Gran Canaria and Tourism coordinator of Charter 100
URBAN HOSPITALITY, BUSINESS TRAVEL AND MICE
Canarian hotel operator of AC Hotel Gran Canaria, AC Hotel Iberia and AC Hotel Tenerife; Gran Canaria has seven multi-purpose rooms.
InterestTraining, standards, MICE agendas, technical visits and suppliers.
Canary Islands
Presen Simón Rael
Transversalia Consulting
Founder and consultant
ORGANISATION, TALENT AND FACILITATION
Applied sociology consultancy, facilitation, skills, communication and conflict prevention.
InterestIntercultural sessions, mediation, inclusive leadership and follow-up.
Canary Islands
Laura García Vera
Bankinter | Organización Canarias
Director of Organisation, Canary Islands
BANKING, FINANCING AND WEALTH MANAGEMENT
Financial institution with corporate banking, wealth, financing and investment, and territorial organisation in the Canary Islands.
InterestBankability, investment, payments and international risk.
Canary Islands
Monserrat Cayetana Diaz De Castro
SilverGold Patrimonio
Adviser and consultant
PHYSICAL PRECIOUS METALS AND WEALTH
Company founded in 2018 to facilitate the purchase, sale and custody of physical precious metals.
InterestEducation on liquidity, risk and compliance, without investment recommendation.
Canary Islands
AA
Alicia Arrizabalaga Sanvicente
Consultoría económica, contable y fiscal
Economist and consultant
CORPORATE FINANCE, ACCOUNTING AND TAX
Management control, tax planning, accounting and feasibility analysis.
InterestFinancial statements, due diligence and investor readiness.
Canary Islands
Bienvenida Morales Martín
Lavandería Morales e Hijos | ILUNION
Representative
INDUSTRIAL LAUNDRY AND HOTEL SERVICES
Industrial laundry in Puerto del Rosario serving hotels and the social-health sector, experienced in logistics and hygiene control.
InterestWater and energy efficiency, traceability, hygiene and logistics routes.
Canary Islands
Victoria Betancor
AIGAUCTION
Director for the Canary Islands, AIGAUCTION
SPORT AND SUSTAINABILITY
AIGAUCTION representative for the Canary Islands, specialist in legal solvency, corporate restructuring and insolvency law.
InterestDeep regulatory knowledge guiding companies and institutions through periods of financial complexity or operational reorganisation.
Canary Islands
Amelia María Valencia Sepúlveda
BOLSYPOL S.L
Owner and manager
MANUFACTURING
Manufacture and sale of plastic and polypropylene products for the food industry.
InterestWith deep knowledge of the Canarian market, we drive excellence and growth through agile, reliable, high-quality service.
Canary Islands
Yurena Rivero Trejo
Hospitales Universitarios San Roque
Deputy to the Medical Director
HEALTH
Healthcare and hospitalisation.
InterestPresentation of operational capabilities, high-complexity units and advanced medical technology for patient care.
Canary Islands
Gabriela Rúa-Figueroa Fabelo
Kinross Gold Corporation
External Relations and Social Performance Manager
MINING
Corporate social responsibility and corporate social development.
InterestCoordination and promotion of community sponsorships, sports events and sustainable social development initiatives.
Canary Islands
Anabel Calderín Castro
La Jaira de Ana
Founder, director and manager
FOOD
Artisan cheese-making.
InterestApplies her background as a social worker by integrating direct-intervention projects on the farm.
Canary Islands
Elena Sosa Martínez
Fundación Laboral de la Construcción
Manager of the Foundation
FUNDACIÓN LABORAL DE LA CONSTRUCCIÓN
Foundation providing technical training, professional accreditation and refresher courses in the construction sector.
InterestPromoting employment, innovation and sustainability towards efficient building.
Canary Islands
Fatimetou Bellamech
APIM
Director of the Guichet Unique des Entreprises
INVESTMENT AND FACILITATION
The entry point for investors, company formation and coordination with the Mauritanian authorities.
InterestMaking it easier for Canarian companies to set up, and clarifying investment requirements and pathways.
Mauritania
Maro Diagana
Hadya Holding
General manager
CONSULTANCY, TRAINING, BUSINESS AND CORPORATE SERVICES
Hadya Holding brings together three complementary companies: CCFE, specialised in training, consultancy and support to companies and entrepreneurs; OPPAFRIKA, dedicated to business connection, economic missions and the development of alliances; and IMMORIM, specialised in construction, fitting-out and corporate services.
InterestDeveloping Canarias-Mauritania alliances, encouraging exchanges and the transfer of skills, and building business bridges that let companies on both sides reach new opportunities and markets.
Mauritania
Aminetou Habib
Habib&Co SARL
General manager
ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND FINANCIAL INCLUSION
A profile connecting microfinance, business services, support and women's networks.
InterestShared services for women entrepreneurs, mentoring, training and a follow-up community.
Mauritania
Mariem Ahmed El Bechir
CSP2E · Bureau d'études MKH
President
ELECTRICITY, ENERGY AND SKILLS
A sector organisation linked to the electricity and energy trades and to the development of technical skills.
InterestShort training courses, renewable energy, energy efficiency and construction.
Mauritania
Mariem Abeiderrahmane
Tiviski
General manager
DAIRY INDUSTRY
A pioneering company in the collection and processing of local milk, experienced in structuring the production chain.
InterestCold chain, quality, packaging and product development for new markets.
Mauritania
Coumba Betty Diallo
EXCO Mauritanie
International Director
AUDIT, CONSULTANCY AND ACCOUNTING
An audit and advisory firm within an international network, geared to structuring and compliance.
InterestDiagnosis of SMEs and preparing companies for banks and investors.
Mauritania
Binta Sy
Debbo Consulting
General manager
GENDER, INCLUSION AND DEVELOPMENT
A consultancy specialised in gender, inclusion, support and evaluating the impact of economic projects.
InterestMeasuring gender impact and designing inclusive business initiatives.
Mauritania
Meimouna Moulaye D'khil
Banque Mauritanienne d'Investissement · BMI
Chargée d'affaires
Mauritania
Opportunities in the Canary Islands
Internationalisation of Canarian companies and attraction of investment to the islands.
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Building together
Cooperation domains
01
Finance and investment
Financing, bankability, insurance and risk management.
02
Agri-food
Processing, cold chain, packaging and distribution.
03
Tourism and hospitality
Hotels, catering, events and training.
04
Industry, construction and energy
Infrastructure, materials, mobility and energy.
05
Training and entrepreneurship
Education, leadership, mentoring and digitalisation.
06
Services and impact
Health, communication, consultancy, sport and inclusion.
The meeting begins in Las Palmas. The collaboration continues afterwards.
Atlantic Women Hub sets out to turn the closeness between the Canary Islands and Mauritania into lasting business relationships, exchange of knowledge and projects able to create opportunities on both shores.