Magi Mestres

Critic
DISC Type : C

Director de tecnología at Grupo Caixa d'Enginyers

Spain

Overview

Magi Mestres is the Chief Technology Officer at Grupo Caixa dEnginyers, specializing in IT architecture, infrastructure, and security management. His experience spans both the banking and pharmaceutical sectors with previous leadership roles at Grifols and CatalunyaCaixa. He holds a Masters in IT Management from La Salle Barcelona and colleagues describe him as an excellent technology manager.

His professional background and interests indicate a strong focus on the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries, having previously worked for Grifols and following companies like Pfizer and Novartis. This suggests an engagement with technology and innovation within this highly regulated sector.

Unique fact: Magi possesses a rare blend of executive IT experience in two distinct fields: financial services and the pharmaceutical industry.

Personality Overview

Critic

Precise

Negotiator

They enjoy working alone and do not rely on others very often.  They prefer to do logical analysis and value evidence over emotions. It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms.

Topics They Care About

Technology in Banking
As the current CTO of a banking group, he leads the technological strategy, including recent initiatives in mobile banking and process efficiency.
IT Security Strategy
Previously served as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for CatalunyaCaixa, responsible for defining and implementing security policies.
Mobile Technology Projects
Managed mobility projects, including mobile banking applications for smartphones and tablets, in a previous directorial role.

Media Appearances

Magi has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2025
Director de tecnología at Grupo Caixa d'Enginyers
8-2016 - 7-2025
IT Production Director at Grifols
6-2016 - 7-2016
Arquitecto de Sistemas at Grupo Caja de Ingenieros
1-2014 - 4-2016
Director de Seguridad Lógica - CISO at CatalunyaCaixa
7-2011 - 1-2014
Director Departamento Tecnología Canales at CatalunyaCaixa

Education

2002 - 2003
Master IT Management from La Salle Barcelona
1993 - 1994
PostGraduate Telecomunications from Institut Català de Tecnologia

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Insights For Selling To Magi

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Don’t forget to mention how you compare to competition on both features and pricing
  • If you can, show them industry reports or analyst comments instead of sharing anecdotal stories
  • Be ready to answer many clarity-seeking questions and requests for information

DONT's

  • Don’t rush them till they have clearly gotten all the necessary information
  • Don't give superficial answers, they are easily rattled by them
  • Avoid pushing them too much to involve other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Magi is

  • Strong evidence of ROI, effective pricing, and proven data points matter the most to them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Magi

  • It is not very hard for them to say no if they are not convinced about the decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Magi move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Magi take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Magi

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