George Ferrari

Business Development Manager | International Growth | Stadium & Large-Scale Architecture

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About

Architect with 20 years’ experience delivering complex civic and mixed-use developments. Currently Business Development Manager at Fenwick Iribarren Architects, supporting international growth across key overseas markets. Drawing on a strong technical background, I focus on identifying strategic opportunities, strengthening client relationships, and positioning the practice within the sports and large-scale infrastructure sector.

Experience

  • Business Development Manager at FIA - Fenwick Iribarren Architects
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    Business Development Manager supporting FIA’s international growth strategy. Focused on developing strategic relationships, identifying new opportunities, and strengthening FIA’s position in sports and major architectural projects.

  • International Relocation & Professional Development at Freelance
    Jul 2023 - Jan 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Relocation to Spain, focusing on professional development and integration into the Spanish market. Achieved PMP certification, developed Spanish language proficiency, and supported family commitments during the transition.

  • Architecture & Technology Unit at Norman Foster Foundation
    May 2024 - Jul 2024 · 3 mos

    Project management of several international, not-for-profit architectural projects, working closely with Norman Foster to develop concept design. Responsibilities include project design development, internal team management, client and external stakeholder engagement and tracking of project deliverables. Assisted in developing improved QA procedures within the unit.

  • Patel Taylor (On-site)
    • Associate Architect
      Jan 2015 - May 2024 · 9 yrs 5 mos

      Project management of several architectural projects, mainly in London. Responsibilities include preparation of fee proposals, appointment negotiation, tracking of project costs and invoicing. Instrumental in improving and instilling QA procedures across the practice, both in terms of processes and deliverables. Assisted in developing improved staff mentoring and review processes. Key member of the practice new business team, identifying opportunities, managing existing and potential frameworks, leading bid and award submissions, and producing marketing collateral.

    • Senior Architect
      Sep 2012 - Jan 2015 · 2 yrs 5 mos

  • Project Architect at Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands
    2003 - 2012 · 9 yrs

    Project-running Architect working on various residential and commercial projects across London.