Manuel Montecelos
Senior Total Rewards Consultant
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Boadilla del Monte, Madrid, Spain
Freelance
Can come onsite
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About me
Intro
Global Total Rewards expert with 25+ years’ experience in delivering projects to small and large organisations across all industries. Proven track record in compensation, benefits, executive compensation, performance management, board advisory and corporate governance. Multicultural experience across US, Latam, Europe and Middle East.
Work experience
Optio Incentives Partner
Optio Incentives
Apr 2025 - Present
1 year 7 months
Ballymacrown, Spain, Co. Cork, Ireland
We offer advanced SaaS solutions to manage and optimize incentive plans based on instruments (such as stocks, options, phantom units, etc.), simplifying administration, accounting, management, regulatory compliance, and ensuring effective communication.
CEO/Founder
Upwise ConsultingFreelance
Mar 2025 - Present
1 year 8 months
Madrid, Spain
UpWise Consulting designs and implements total compensation strategies that ensure competitiveness, fairness, and alignment with business strategy
WellKomp Partner
WellKomp
Nov 2024 - Present
2 years
Madrid, Spain
As a partner at WellKomp, I promote the development of our SaaS platform for executive compensation benchmarking. WellKomp enables the analysis of compensation data combining monetary and emotional components anonymously and in compliance with data protection regulations. It allows for unlimited benchmarking using advanced filters and supports the resolution of complex executive compensation issues, facilitating informed and strategic decisions based on aggregated and comparative data.
Founder
NIARA ESTATES SLFreelance
Sep 2022 - Present
4 years 2 months
Madrid, Spain
A personal business platform designed to deliver high-value services and explore strategic business opportunities.
Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, IC-AFreelance
Jun 2014 - Present
12 years 5 months
Madrid, Spain
Chair of Sub-committee
Jun 2024 - Present
2 years 5 months
Madrid, Spain
Confidentail
Membership Development Committee
Jun 2014 - Present
12 years 5 months
Madrid, Spain
This committee advises the ICA Board on membership attraction and retention, brand perception among members and directors, and the overall value proposition of ICA. We provide strategic guidance, oversight, and evaluation of ICA's initiatives in this area.
Co-Founder
GRAFFICAL ARTES GRAFICAS SL
Jul 2012 - Present
14 years 4 months
Madrid, Spain
A family-owned business where, as a founder and key shareholder, I provide strategic direction to ensure long-term success.
Founder
the Branch
Jan 2024 - Oct 2024
10 months
25040 Europa, Province of Brescia, Italy
Launcing an association
Senior Director, HR Strategic Consulting Services, Financial Institutions
WTW
Sep 2017 - Oct 2024
7 years 2 months
Madrid, Spain
Led the HR strategic consulting practice for the financial sector in Western Europe.
Senior Director, HR Strategic Consulting Services, Executive Compensation, Board Advisory, Europe
Willis Towers Watson
Sep 2019 - Oct 2021
2 years 2 months
Madrid, Spain
Led the executive compensation practice across Western Europe, advising boards on remuneration strategies, ESG-linked incentives, executive compensation and succession planning.
Banco Santander
Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
1 year 11 months
Madrid, Spain
Global Head of Compensation, Benefits & Mobility Strategy
Sep 2015 - Jul 2017
1 year 11 months
Madrid, Spain
Development and oversight of global compensation and benefits policies, including mobility and job architecture.
Head of Compensation and Benefits
Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
7 months
Madrid, Spain
Development and execution of compensation and benefits processes for the corporate center (3,000 employees).
Country Head Director, HR Strategic Consulting, Spain
Towers Watson & Co.
Jan 2010 - Oct 2015
5 years 10 months
Madrid, Spain
Led the HR consulting business in Spain, overseeing strategy, financial performance, business development, and service delivery in executive compensation, corporate governance, talent management, and HR strategy. Consulting on: HR strategy design, Remuneration policies, Grading. Succession plans, Talent management assessment tools and programs. Performance management schemes, MBO, Sales incentives and Long term incentives. 180 or full circle feedback. Engagement strategy design and survey management. Flexible remuneration plans. Competitive benchmarking and Remuneration for directors. Welfare schemes. Advice on standards of good corporate governance. Advice to the Appointments and Remuneration Committee of large companies and small companies. M&A
Education
thePower
Business Administration
2022 - 2023
1 year 3 months
New York University
International Taxation
1997 - 1997
1 year
University of California, Berkeley
CBA
1995 - 1996
2 years
Universidad Pontificia Comillas
Double Degree in Lae & Business
1989 - 1995
7 years
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