Ramón Rubio de Castro

Founder, The Water MBA | Turning real-world water experience into shared knowledge.

Greater Sevilla Metropolitan Area

About

Over the last decade, I’ve had the chance to work across the entire lifecycle of water projects, from business development to engineering, procurement, and construction. I’ve also had the opportunity to travel to over 15 countries worldwide, gaining a deep understanding of the diverse challenges that water businesses, clients, and professionals face. My mission is to empower water professionals to grow and scale as individuals within their unique ecosystems and specific challenges. So, I started building The Water MBA in early 2023. I realized that living a life of service starts by uplifting others, and I'm able to fulfill my purpose through the following portfolio: ✔ Founder of The Water MBA – Water Business School with a community of water professionals from 50+ countries. ✔ Proud Member of Abunayyan Holding through Innovative Water Applications Company. ✔ Strategic Advisor & Partner – Collaborating with forward-thinking water industry clients—those who challenge norms, push boundaries, and drive real impact—to help them achieve lasting performance gains. 📩 Email: [email protected]

Experience

  • The Water MBA (3 yrs)
    • Founder & CEO
      Aug 2023 - Present · 3 yrs

      The Water MBA exists to turn lived experience into shared knowledge, so water professionals don’t just learn faster, but think clearer, act better, and stay relevant in a changing industry.

    • Global Advisor in Water
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 1 mo

      Strategic water advisory helping our clients make distinctive, lasting, and substantial improvements in their performance in the water industry.

  • Innovative Water Applications Co. | IWAC (4 yrs 10 mos)
    • Head of Civil Engineering Department
      Feb 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

    • Head of Technical Office Department
      Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 9 mos

    • Engineering Coordinator
      Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 · 7 mos

      Rabigh 4 IWP 600,000 m3/d

  • Abengoa (9 yrs 6 mos)
    • Engineering Coordinator
      Jun 2017 - Oct 2021 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      - Shuaibah III RO Expansion-II 250 MLD Capacity (Saudi Arabia) - Taweelah RO Plant 900 MLD Capacity (Emirates)

    • Cost & Schedule Manager
      Sep 2016 - Oct 2021 · 5 yrs 2 mos

      Cost estimation and schedule at tender stage. Award and L1 of SWRO Plants such as Shuaibah III RO Expansion II 250 MLD (Saudi Arabia), Jebel Ali RO Plant 200 MLD (Dubai), Taweelah RO Plant 900 MLD (Abu Dhabi).

    • Tender Engineer
      May 2012 - Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 5 mos

      Preparation and management of Tenders in terms of schedule and form of EPC and Project Finance contracts, specialized in Civil Works, Mechanical Equipment and Maritime works in the fields of Energy, Water and Environment.