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 trailblazing global strategist and one of the world’s leading voices in Cultural Intelligence.
As the Founder & CEO of Bisila Bokoko Embassy Services (BBES), she empowers leaders and organizations to harness the power of cultural diversity to drive innovation, leadership excellence, and global market expansion.
With a dynamic career that bridges continents and cultures, Bisila has become a catalyst for cross-cultural leadership and a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and high-growth entrepreneurs.
Her visionary work in cultural intelligence has positioned her at the forefront of inclusive leadership and global business strategy.
As the creator of BBES’s Cultural Intelligence Division and the architect of The Global Edge —a signature program that transforms cultural complexity into a strategic advantage— Bisila equips executives and businesses with the tools to navigate global markets, lead diverse teams, and foster impactful innovation.
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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
#BBKnowsBest 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 #BBKnowsBest 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 Cultural Intelligence Strategist | Entrepreneur | Author | Speaker
Bisila Bokoko is a trailblazing global strategist and one of the world’s leading voices in Cultural Intelligence.
As the Founder & CEO of Bisila Bokoko Embassy Services (BBES), she empowers leaders and organizations to harness the power of cultural diversity to drive innovation, leadership excellence, and global market expansion.
With a dynamic career that bridges continents and cultures, Bisila has become a catalyst for cross-cultural leadership and a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies, governments, and high-growth entrepreneurs.
Her visionary work in cultural intelligence has positioned her at the forefront of inclusive leadership and global business strategy.
As the creator of BBES’s Cultural Intelligence Division and the architect of The Global Edge — a signature program that transforms cultural complexity into a strategic advantage — Bisila equips executives and businesses with the tools to navigate global markets, lead diverse teams, and foster impactful innovation.
Her influence extends beyond boardrooms and conference stages. As a TEDx speaker, author, and philanthropist, Bisila advocates for education, entrepreneurship, and cultural empathy as the foundations of a thriving global society.
Recognized for her elegant, innovative, and empowering approach, she has been featured in global media outlets and has shared her insights on leadership and cultural intelligence on some of the world’s most influential platforms.
Bisila’s mantra? “Cultural intelligence isn’t just the future of business—it’s the key to global leadership.”
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.
