President Pedro Sanchez has shown its support for Barrabés Groupwho has promoted his wife’s businesses, Begoña Gómez. Not only publicly supporting this group, but also receiving letters of recommendation for public competitions signed by his wife. In addition, Sánchez supported the United Nations Global Compacta branch of the HIM which also officially endorses Gómez’s work. A notable example of this support occurred at the event «UN Global Compact. Leaders summit» which took place on June 1 and 2, 2022.
This event brought together a vast network of potential clients for Gómez’s activities, with more than 10,000 business leaders, government representatives, members of the UN and civil society present. The official documentation of the event highlighted that its objective was to raise the ambition to achieve a world «fairer, equitable and resilient«. Within this network of contacts, Gómez’s presence was supported by the United Nations Global Compact, positioning her as a key figure.
Prominent figures participated in the event, such as the Secretary General of the UN, Antonio Guterresand the CEO of UN Global Compact, Sanda Ojiambo, along with Pedro Sánchez and other business and government leaders. This support extended to Gómez’s professorship at the Complutense, with the United Nations Global Compact acting as an important ally. Furthermore, another branch of the UN, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)also showed determined support for Gómez, having received a free headquarters in Madrid from the Sánchez government.
The relationship between Sánchez and the UNWTO began in January 2019 when the president offered this organization a headquarters in a prestigious area of Madrid, with a committed renovation of 24.4 million euros. Since then, UNWTO Secretary General Zurab Pololikashvili has actively promoted Gómez’s initiatives, introducing her to ministers and developing business opportunities for her.
Among the participants of the «UN Global Compact. Leaders summit” included the Director of the United Nations Global Compact Spain, Cristina Sanchez; Jon Abrahamsson Call, CEO of IKEA Group; and Mark Kaye, CFO of Moody’s Corporation, among others. This event not only highlighted the figure of Gómez, but also strengthened its network of professional contacts and its position in the field of business sustainability.
In summary, from President Sánchez’s initial support for the UNWTO to the endorsement of the United Nations Global Compact, Begoña Gómez’s career has been strongly supported by various branches of the UN. These endorsements have facilitated his rise and consolidation in the field of business and sustainability, highlighting the influence and scope of the international connections promoted by the Spanish president.