Belen Garrigues - Head of South-West Europe

Madrid

I joined TMF Group...

My journey at TMF Group started in 2001 when I joined the company as an administrative officer in the Netherlands. It was an entry-level position. Then, in 2002 I decided to return to Spain, my home country, and TMF Group offered me a role as an account manager in GEM. We were just a few people in the Madrid office back then. Despite the hard work, it represented a great learning opportunity with an entrepreneurial flavour. This path of personal growth paved the way for my current area of responsibility.

I’m responsible for...

After some years as country leader in Spain, I became head of Spain and Portugal (Iberia) in 2019. My role was extended to four countries in October 2022, leading our south-west Europe market.

I returned to TMF because...

I love my job! You can be a mother and have a professional career at the same time. At TMF Group, I’ve had the chance to do both as there wasn’t any obstacle.

My aspirations are...

I would like to help other people, particularly women, realise their potential – and I hope to do this by applying my learning over the years at TMF Group. 

I have developed my skills by...

I am a people-driven professional. I have the ability to listen to people and help them achieve their greatest potential. The most fulfilling part of my job is to see our teams grow and develop, and I’ve pushed further my development on people skills. 

Who has been your key support?

There wasn't just one person, but I have come across many people who have helped me and inspired me in the journey to become who I am today.

Best piece of career advice...

If I have to choose one, the advice I would like to pass on, especially for women, is to never put limits on your potential, believe in yourself and always look for the best in you and others.

Everything requires effort to achieve goals on a personal or professional level. You have to give something to be able to succeed and thrive.