Pons joins TTH after his recent work in the renowned group Insomnia, a national leader in open innovation. Its incorporation marks a new era for the hub, with the ambition to consolidate its growth, forge key strategic alliances, and establish Valencia as a leading destination for talent, innovation, and technological investment at the European level.
With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a strategic focus on success, Francesc Pons is enthusiastic about this new challenge. "I'm taking on this challenge with enthusiasm, commitment, and a lot of energy. TTH is a unique project, with soul, and with a community that is already making a real difference in Valencia's innovation ecosystem," the new director stated in his first remarks after the announcement. Pons emphasizes the city's intrinsic potential to become a pole of attraction at national and international level"Valencia has all the ingredients to position itself as one of the top cities in Spain to live and work in, thanks to its quality of life, talent pools, dynamism, and The Terminal Hub is the perfect place to generate this value."
Pons' arrival comes after a successful leadership period in charge of dove more, whose role in the initial launch and consolidation of the project has been fundamental. Quique CalabuigFrancesc Calabuig, CEO of The Terminal Hub, expressed his appreciation for Mas's work and his optimism regarding the new leadership. "What excites us most about The Terminal Hub today is the energy we experience every day: the diversity of talent, the organic collaboration, and the genuine desire to build something together. We know we are only at the beginning of what this project can become. At this pivotal moment, Francesc's arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter. His experience, leadership, and strategic vision are a perfect fit for the path we want to take," Calabuig stated.
For its part, Angela PerezOne of the driving forces behind The Terminal Hub, highlighted the project's founding vision and the strategic significance of Pons' arrival. "The Terminal Hub was born with the ambition of leaving a legacy in the city: connecting talent, innovation, and investment to generate real impact. We are not just a hub; we are a community with purpose. Francesc's addition allows us to reinforce that vision from a strategic direction and projection"This new stage is key to consolidating what we have built and taking the next step with strength," Perez explained.
Francesc Pons has already outlined some of the fundamental pillars of his strategic plan for boost the growth and influence of The Terminal Hub"We want to facilitate real connections between the hubbers"We will foster synergies and build the ideal environment for their projects to grow and scale. We will energize the hub with high-quality events that inspire, connect, and activate the community. Our goal is clear: for TTH to be the place where opportunities meet, are created, and multiply," explained the new director.
With an ambitious look to the future, Pons envisions The Terminal Hub as a international reference center With Valencian roots, capable of driving innovative projects, attracting significant investment, and generating concrete opportunities for local and international talent. "This project has the capacity to transform Valencia and position it as a leading hub in Europe," he emphasized with conviction.
Furthermore, Pons highlighted the natural symbiosis between the hub and his home city. “TTH belongs not only to the entrepreneurial ecosystem but also to Valencia. We want to be an active part of its transformation and contribute to making it even more innovative, open, and global. Valencia is our natural ally,” he concluded, hinting at a period of close collaboration between The Terminal Hub and Valencia’s socioeconomic fabric. Francesc Pons’s arrival at the helm of The Terminal Hub is generating great expectations within Valencia’s innovation ecosystem, anticipating a promising future for the city’s consolidation as a key player in the European technology landscape.
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