"Strategic consultant in B2B marketing and international branding, helping SMEs turn ideas into real, measurable growth."
Full Name: Bernardo Abril Gil
Current Role: Founder & CEO at Globalexportise Intelligence & Marketing Services
Country of Residence: Spain
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bernardoabril/
Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Bilingual)
“With over 15 years of experience driving international expansion and B2B transformation, Bernardo Abril empowers industrial SMEs to grow through practical, tailored marketing strategies, combining deep expertise in branding, digital communication, and export consulting.”
Specialities
Professional Summary
Bernardo Abril is a senior consultant in international marketing, sales strategy, and export branding, with over 15 years of experience advising industrial SMEs in global markets. As the founder of Globalexportise, he specializes in designing action-oriented marketing and sales plans tailored to companies seeking real, measurable growth. His career combines strategic execution, academic contribution, and institutional leadership across sectors such as food, robotics, and fashion. Bernardo is a prominent voice in international trade promotion and an expert in B2B communication strategies that foster tangible transformation.
Key Professional Experience
- Globalexportise S.L. – Founder & CEO (2008–Present)
- International B2B marketing and export strategy consultancy.
- Develops custom growth programs for industrial SMEs across Europe and Latin America.
- Club de Marketing del Mediterráneo
- Board Member (2019–Present)
- Technical Director of the Observatory for Valencian Brands Abroad (2014–Present)
- IVACE Internacional – International Digital Marketing Consultant (2014–Present)
- Designs and implements branding and positioning strategies for companies entering international markets.
- Cámara de Comercio de Valencia – Professor of Export Marketing (2015–Present)
- Trainer in international digital strategy for export-ready businesses.
- ASEPIC (Spanish Association for the Promotion of Competitive Intelligence)
- Coordinator of the Foreign Trade & Internationalization Commission (2013–Present)
Academic Background
- Executive MBA – ESTEMA Business School
- Master in Communication and New Technologies – Fundación COSO
- Diploma in International Marketing, Advertising & Public Relations – London Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- International Course in Media & Communication – Washington D.C., USA
- Advanced Programs in Foreign Trade and Commercial Strategy – ESIC & Cámara de Comercio de Valencia
Achievements & Contributions
- Director of the Observatorio de Marcas Valencianas en el Exterior, promoting international marketing practices among Valencian exporters.
- Lead consultant in international branding for public institutions and sector associations.
- Key promoter of applied marketing innovation, offering workshops and training programs throughout Spain.
- Known for his pragmatic and collaborative approach to strategy execution, becoming part of the client's team to ensure results.
