LEADERSHIP
Ignacio Bilbao as founder and CEO, brings over 25 years of experience in real estate, development, retail, and student/senior accommodation sectors. He has transacted, developed and managed more than €1.9 billion in assets throughout his career. His experience includes top executive positions and board membership at major companies like IKEA-INGKA Group,, Groupe BATIPART-ELAIA,, GROUPE MULLIEZ – VERDECORA, and VALEO GROUPE, where he lead real estate, transactions, and asset management.
A graduate in Law and Economics from the reputed Deusto University, specializes in complex pan-European projects, particularly in Spain and Portugal. He has chaired various boards, investment and regulatory committees and managed large urban development projects. His expertise extends to large investment funds and international groups, REITs/SOCIMIs/SCPIs/FCRs, family offices advising and management, and he is multilingual, speaking Spanish (native), English, French, and Portuguese fluently.
Chief Commercial Officer
Stuart Cribb, CCO, has 15 yrs in PBSA & BTR roles. Key in designing/implementing “Unite Students’” operational blueprint. With a background in process engineering, he served as Operational Director at Greystar and Operations Performance Director at iQ Student, managing a £1m budget to create yield/performance software, boosting revenues by 10% in its first year.
As a founding senior leader at Student Roost, Stuart later became
Commercial Director for Nido Student, achieving top leasing performance with Roundhill Capital & JVs, and aiding asset sales with KKR & VGO. At Pareto, he leads proprietary tech systems design and commercial performance
strategies.
Head of Marketing
Gulliermo Pombo, Head of Marketing with 15+ yrs in Marketing, Sales & Brand Dev. for Education, Student Residences & Coliving sectors. Focused on attracting/retaining students & young pros. Expert in launching new brands in Spain & Portugal, creating growth strategies for success. Experienced in managing online/offline marketing campaigns
(Google Ads, Meta Ads), traditional campaigns, & corporate/educational events.
Skilled in CRM/CMS implementation to enhance client/supplier mgmt. Analytical & results-driven, Guillermo develops effective campaigns aligned with business goals. He is passionate about education, innovation, & creating unique experiences, always seeking to connect with target audiences & maximize strategy impact.
Team
- Chief Commercial Officier
- Head of Marketing
- CFO & Underwriting
- Head of Operations
- Expansion & Transactions
- Project Management
Composed of visionary professionals with deep local industry expertise, they are committed to shaping the future and foster innovation, driving sustainable growth.
By applying a wealth of experience in strategic decision-making, operational excellence, and market expansion, we ensure that our organization remains agile and forward-thinking in an ever-evolving business landscape.
Talent Opportunities
At Roble Capital Group, we believe that great people build great companies. We are always looking for passionate, skilled, and driven professionals to join our team and make an impact.
Whether you are an experienced professional or an emerging talent, we invite you to explore opportunities with us and be part of a company that values passion, innovation, leadership, and excellence.
