about & team
BBES International
Our Mantra: “We are in the Business of Doing Good”
BBES isn’t just another consultancy—we are your gateway to global success.
We don’t offer cookie-cutter solutions. We craft bespoke strategies that turn cultural complexity into your business’s most powerful asset.
We are a team of professionals committed to introducing humanistic values in business practices, contributing the ideals of this thought to the culture of companies with the conviction that this framework of action offers a higher index of creativity, innovation, commitment, diversity and optimal economic results to companies.
We know that better people lead to better companies, and therefore better societies that contribute to a better world.
As a humanistic company, we put the human being and its dignity at the center of all our business activities.
OUR VALUES
1) Diversity – The common unites us and the diverse gives us value.
2) Commitment – giving the best of ourselves and working together as a team / family to proudly fulfill the goals of our organization.
3) Ethics and Integrity – Ethics and Integrity are our watchword
4) Innovation – Innovation is in our DNA
5) Teamwork – Teamwork is the foundation of our success
6) Respect – Respect for our collaborators and clients is the basis of our relationships
7) Social Impact – Our strategic value
The TEAM
Bisila Bokoko
CEO and Founder
Bisila Bokoko is a global leadership speaker, entrepreneur and Founder of Narrative Intelligence™ — the method for choosing the narrative you lead from: Notice. Question. Choose. Live.
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Denisse Ortiz
Executive Assistant & Production Manager
She specializes in creating digital content, with skills in Graphic Design with Adobe packages, managing editing programs (Premier and Final Cut) creating campaigns for social networks along with editing and updating web pages.
Having a taste for fashion, photography and digital marketing, she previously collaborated in different fashion projects.
From a very young age she led an early childhood education company opening the way in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya in Mexico.
Denisse is single and lives in Cancun, Mexico.
Sissi Johnson
Brand Manager & PR Office
For 10 years, her academic practice and expertise have taken her to the United Nations as well as conferences, and (under)graduate classrooms from France to Kazakhstan by way of Nigeria and Chile.
Her multimedia portfolio is featured in graduate programs curricula internationally including Loyola University (NOLA), New York University and Istituto Marangoni.
Sissi has spoken at the University of Oxford on “The Currency of Image: How Art, Music, Film can reframe Narratives and Identity” and consults world leading brands on consumer marketing and cultural innovation.
Her collaboration with LVMH French fine jewellery Maison Chaumet on the “Trésors d’Afrique” collection is their largest since 1780 and a case study of cultural appreciation in the luxury industry.
Sissi holds an MBA from IFA Paris (China) and a M.A in Fashion Business from POLIMODA (Italy). She completed Executive Education at the Yale School of Management and is a Certified Adaptation Practitioner in Climate Change & Health by the Yale School of Public Health.
Jo-Ann Dammacco
Markets Researcher
She has spent most of her career utilizing her diverse abilities, from her early years as a teacher and singer to more than 20 years as Managing Director at CNN and later as Director of Events at the Economic Club. from New York.
During her time at CNN, it was imperative for her to meet deadlines, stay on budget, and successfully manage 35 employees.
Jo-Ann’s most memorable experiences came when she worked at the Economic Club of New York, where she was Director of Events and Administration.
She stands out for having a keen eye for detail, being a creative thinker in an analytical world, and communicating compassionately and directly.
Jo-Ann lives in Massapequa, New York, with her husband and daughter.
Karina Escobar
Project &Events Coordinator - LATAM
Recognized as a Woman Leader of Excellence in Business by the Women Economic Forum Ecuador.
She is also a co-founder of KE ́GranDiosas SAS in Ecuador, promoting gender equality and supporting victims of violence.
As a humanist leader and speaker, she excels in commercial direction and high-performance team training.
Additionally, she serves as an events and promotions coordinator alongside Bisila Bokoko.
Nerea González
Content and Marketing Strategist
With a background in Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Sustainability, she combines leadership skills and customer service.
As a Success Coach, she develops motivated and productive teams.
Additionally, she is passionate about wellness, certified in Yoga, and an independent writer.
Currently, she collaborates with Bisila Bokoko’s team as a content and marketing strategist.
Nancy Bravo
Ambassador of Interculturality - Global Connector - Cultural Intelligence Strategist
Founder of Bravo Intercultural and author of the book ¡Bravo! Soy Internacional.
As a bridge between cultures, she embraces the motto: “Activate your cultural intelligence to shine and connect successfully in this global world.”
Nancy Bravo holds a degree in Communication Sciences and is a certified intercultural trainer, mentor, speaker, and author.
With over 20 years of experience in Germany, she has built a strong career as a specialist in intercultural communication, diversity and inclusion as well as global workforce integration, working across the educational, corporate and governmental sectors.
Her expertise has taken her around the world to deliver workshops and conferences. Having lived in Mexico, Spain, and Germany, she works fluently in Spanish, German, and English and is part of a binational family, giving her a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in intercultural work.
She has collaborated with over 40 companies, universities, and international organizations, including Asklepios Kliniken, Beiersdorf, BMW, Dräger, Diehl Aviation, GIZ, Kühne Logistics University (KLU), and Volkswagen, among many others.
With her knowledge, experience and creativity she has created successful methodologies for her clients.
A recognized voice in intercultural affairs, she has been featured in interviews and publications across TV, radio, and digital media like Deutsche Welle, TV Mexiquense, ARD, El Universal, amongst others.
Donato Malango
Africa & Middle East Manager
Donato M. Malango Dyombe is a talent strategist and Founder & CEO of M.O. Group Management , where he operates at the intersection of representation, leadership and global positioning.
His journey from professional sport to corporate leadership and talent management has shaped a distinctive approach: building careers that are not only visible, but meaningful, structured and sustainable. Donato specializes in transforming personal stories into strategic platforms with global reach.
He advises and represents international profiles across industries, including business leaders, artists and athletes, supporting their growth through positioning, high impact partnerships and long term vision.
His work is grounded in a clear belief: when people are aligned with their purpose, impact becomes inevitable.
Nerea Arana
Content Creation
Her commitment lies in continuous development, both personally and professionally, driving human-centered business models to improve organizational efficiency and promote the well-being and growth of each team member.
Currently, she is part of the BBES team, where she collaborates in membership coordination and content creation, contributing resources that foster community growth and interaction.
Her experience in this area allows her to combine organizational skills with creativity to provide value to members and optimize content initiatives.
Bisila Bokoko
CEO & Founder of BBES International
Global leadership speaker, entrepreneur and Founder of Narrative Intelligence™
Bisila Bokoko is a global leadership speaker, entrepreneur and Founder of Narrative Intelligence™ — the method for choosing the narrative you lead from: Notice. Question. Choose. Live.
Founder and CEO of Bisila Bokoko Embassy International (BBES) since 2012, she previously served as Executive Director of the Spain–US Chamber of Commerce (2005–2012) and Director of the Valencia Institute of Export, IVEX (1999–2005). Spanish-born with African roots, she has been based in New York for 26 years and works worldwide in English, Spanish and French.
She is the author of Todos Tenemos Una Historia Que Contar and El miedo y yo, host of the podcast Your Best Self / Tu Mejor Yo, and founder of the Bisila Bokoko African Literacy Project. Recognitions include UN Citizen of the World (2019), Forbes Women 50 Over 50 (2026) and the EVAP Diversity Award (2025). She has delivered more than 500 keynotes and programmes worldwide, including two TED talks.
