about & team
BBES International
Our Mantra: “We are in the Business of Doing Good”
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
Bisila Bokoko
CEO and Founder
Award Winning Bilingual Speaker, TV Personality, and Advisor to World Leaders
Bisila Bokoko has inspired thousands of individuals and organizations world-wide, through her motivational keynotes, and will inspire your audience with a message tailored to achieve your program’s goals and boost your attendee’s aspirations.
From hosting at the UN in Switzerland to delivering powerful keynotes in Dominican Republic, and on-air radio hosting in South Africa, Bisila Bokoko has shared her business expertise and inspirational journey with audiences across the world over during her 18-year career.
She developed her expertise in geopolitics, tourism, and culture by working closely with cities in Spain and countries in Africa; and, cultivating relationships with foreign Heads of State and international business leaders, becoming one of the ten most influential Spanish women in American business. She has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Bloomberg TV, Black Enterprise, Harper’s Bazaar & other top publications.
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Denisse Ortiz
Executive Assistant & Production Manager
Denisse is part of BB GROUP being executive assistant of Bisila Bokoko at the same time she is part of the BBES team working as a digital content creator, Denisse stands out for her work ethic, creativity, teamwork and Passion for the company, count with great precision in project execution and delivery.
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
Founder of SelfSells and The Hopenclass, Sissi Johnson is, according to Condé Nast, a Social Impact Executive and Scholar focused on Culture and Innovation acknowledged as a “global game-changer” for her work in academia, luxury, and creative industries.
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
Jo-Ann stands out for her work ethic, perseverance and the ability to do market work.
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.
Johnny SfEir
Mentoring & Talent Programs Director
Founder of JSK-MIND & Customer Experience Academy.
Johnny is an expert in implementing the customer experience concept and giving international talks. A powerful and entertaining speaker who uses practical and motivating day-to-day examples to explain customer experience concepts.
He transforms and leads his audience to understand how an organization can improve its customer experience, and make him the center of the universe.
With 21 years of experience in the Melia Hotels hotel chain international, he worked on different continents and participated in many openings as in the development of concepts and brands within the chain. He has several years of experience in luxury retail.
His great creativity and preparation helps him design talks and personalized training workshops preparing level personnel executive and operational in leadership, teamwork, emotional connection, the power of body language, up-selling and cross-selling, diversity culture, excellence in service.
Author of the workbook Become the Best you, by Wabi Sabi simulation, Boost Boost The Idea booster game.
Some of his clients are: Melia Hotels International America, Iberostar, Galleries Nordstrom FL, Hotel Cort PMI, Farmacias los Hidalgos RD, Group Gest, Hilton, Latin lawyer Caribe, Baha Mar (The Bahamas), Eden Roc hotel DR, among others.
Andrea GuZZi
Lead Project Manager & Life Coach
Founder of AndreaGuZZi.com, Andrea leads different projects at BBES, and also is the Director of #BBKnowsBest Membership Program.
Also know as La Coach del Alma (The Soul Coach), her purpose is to help women who, even with professional and/or personal success, do not feel fulfilled, are stressed and want to make changes in their lives, but do not know what to do or where to start.
Through its star program “Enciende Tu Luz” (“Shine Your Light”), she guides them to focus on their self-care, deep knowledge of themselves and the recognition and healing of behavior patterns and limiting beliefs.
Thanks to this profound work, they develop a more positive vision of Life and themselves, make peace with their past, free themselves from what prevents them from moving forward, recover and heal their Inner Child and transform their Life, recovering their Inner Peace, its Power, its Magic and its Joy.
She accompanies Spanish-speaking women, around the world, to transform their lives, connecting with their Essence, remembering their Purpose and integrating Spirituality into their daily lives, in a very practical way.
Andrea wants millions of women to enjoy the wonderful journey of Life!
Gina Niño Mora
Finance Project Manager
Gina is an Operations & Events Director with a professional career of more than 20 years in the field of marketing and advertising.
She collaborates with ATL and BTL agencies on projects of all kinds, implementing massive events of great technical complexity in large capacity multi-spaces, conventions and large corporate events. She also develops virtual events in television format with national and international repercussion, as well as more exclusive events focused on product launches and PR, where the avant-garde and small details mark the success.
She has faced great professional challenges, overcoming each project with the best results. She has a great capacity for organization and implementation of work methodologies for the optimization of processes, identifying the strengths of each team member and encouraging their abilities. She is an expert in crisis management and incident resolution, as well as in the comprehensive and financial management of each project to achieve success through service excellence.
In recent years she has put her expertise at the service of large national and international companies from various sectors such as:
LEGO in product launches and PR actions.
ECOVIDRIO in recycling campaigns and citizen awareness, PR milestones in annual campaigns to support recycling, Ecovidrio Awards.
Coca Cola in corporate social responsibility actions “Gira Mujeres”.
BMW launch of new models and PR shares.
Among others.
BEATRIZ OLIVA LÓPEZ
Event Manager, Spain
Founder of LifeExperience, events that leave their mark. I am in charge of the creation of events for Bisila Bokoko’s Training, Mentoring and Conferences in Spain.
Mallorcan by birth but with a familiar feeling for many races, ethnicities and cities of this world. I consider myself a Global Citizen.
My professional life is developed between the Hospitality and Real Estate sector and the creation of unique experiences through LifeExperience events. Through these events, I am in charge of bringing together the knowledge, wisdom and experience both professional, personal and vital of Bisila Bokoko in Spain.
Do you want to be a viewer of life? or do you prefer to LIVE IT WITH US? You choose!
I’m always looking for new experiences and I am passionate about doing good business with people I know I can trust.
MANUEL BAREA MARQUÉS
Event Manager, Spain
Born in Valencia, Spain and settled in Mallorca since 2012.
With a vocation to create, from a family of entrepreneurs. Manuel developes organizational tasks in the family business from a very young age and also cultivates interpersonal relationships in business.
For some years now in the wealth management and event organization sector through LifeExperience.
Activating the synergies of daily life in all areas, always thinking about the next step, ready to make dreams come true and to bring to life experiences so as not to be a mere spectator of what happens around.
Sole Martínez
Diversity, Leadership, and Team Coach
Sole is a Computer Engineer specialized in the strategic use of technology to drive business progress.
With experience in ERP consulting and leading multidisciplinary teams, she is dedicated to generating sustainable success in companies through the diversity of their management teams.
Currently, she collaborates with Bisila Bokoko’s team as a Diversity, Leadership, and Team Coach.
Kairis Reinoso
Executive assistant, event coordinator, and logistics manager
Kairis is a multidisciplinary professional with a strong background in law, international business, entrepreneurship, and business management.
Her career has led her to play key roles in Bisila Bokoko’s team, where she serves as an executive assistant, event coordinator, and logistics manager.
With a focus on excellence and an innate ability to create connections and execute projects, Kairis ensures the flawless execution of each event and the effective representation of Bisila Bokoko on various platforms.
Nerea González
Content and Marketing Strategist
Nerea González is an entrepreneur with over 7 years of experience in the franchise industry in New York.
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.
Karina Escobar
Project &Events Coordinator - LATAM
Karina coordinates projects for Latin America at BBES International and is CEO of a Sustainability consultancy.
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.
bisila bokoko
CEO & Founder of BBES International
Award Winning Bilingual Speaker, TV Personality, and Advisor to World Leaders
Bisila Bokoko has inspired thousands of individuals and organizations world-wide, through her motivational keynotes, and will inspire your audience with a message tailored to achieve your program’s goals and boost your attendee’s aspirations.
From hosting at the UN in Switzerland to delivering powerful keynotes in Dominican Republic, and on-air radio hosting in South Africa, Bisila Bokoko has shared her business expertise and inspirational journey with audiences across the world over during her 18-year career.
She developed her expertise in geopolitics, tourism, and culture by working closely with cities in Spain and countries in Africa; and, cultivating relationships with foreign Heads of State and international business leaders, becoming one of the ten most influential Spanish women in American business. She has been featured in Vogue, Vanity Fair, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Bloomberg TV, Black Enterprise, Harper’s Bazaar & other top publications.
She has an impressive track record of taking businesses from local to global. As the Executive Director of the Spain-US Chamber of Commerce for 7 years, she worked closely with a wide range of industries and leading Spanish brands.
In 2012 she founded BBES, a New York-based business development agency that represents, promotes, and markets brands internationally. She also serves as an advisor to emerging leaders, providing guidance on personal branding and leadership that prepares them to move to the global stage and share their expertise worldwide.
Her desire to empower those less fortunate to create a better life, inspired her to found BBALP, a non-profit organization committed to opening libraries throughout Africa with current presence in Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Uganda.
Bokoko’s efforts to use her knowledge to empower others, won her widespread recognition and led to dynamic involvement in EMPRETEC, a United Nations program that supports up and coming entrepreneurs.
She fronted the women’s scheme and actively worked to support female entrepreneurs in their efforts to launch businesses. In addition, Bokoko hosted the Pikolinos Maasai Gala at the United Nations to support the Kenyan tribe. Through the Maasai Project, over 1,600 Maasai women hand embroider leather onto Pikolinos shoes and bags enabling them to earn a stable income while preserving their cultural heritage and way of life.
She serves as an advisory board member of United Nations EMPRETTEC Women Programs, fostering entrepreneurship skills among women in Latin America, Africa and the Middle East, as a global ambassador for Liceu Barcelona Opera House US Foundation, and is actively involved in building the Afrika Museum in Madrid.
Bokoko earned an MBA in Business Administration and Economics in Madrid from San Pablo University, a certificate of British Law at the University of Manchester, and a M.A in International Relations from City University of New York. She graduated in October 2017 as a Naam Yoga Teacher and practices Iyengar on a regular basis.
A native of Valencia Spain, her family roots stemmed from the Bubi Tribe in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea. She describes herself as “a cultural hybrid,” born in Spain to African parents, becoming an American citizen and living in New York City for the last fifteen years. She is fluent in Spanish, French, and basic German.
Follow Bisila on and off duty around the world @BisilaBokoko @bbesinternational and also her website.