Begona Castro Blanco is an accomplished professional in learning and development with extensive experience across multiple industries and regions. Currently serving as a Learning Partner at Rothschild & Co since July 2022, Begona has held significant roles including Head of Talent Development at Savannah Energy PLC and VP of People Development for Credit Suisse in the EMEA region. Previous positions include roles at RSA, Morgan Stanley, Amadeus IT Group, State Street Global Advisors, Barclays Capital, and State Street, where responsibilities encompassed overseeing talent development initiatives, managing training programs, and enhancing learning processes. Begona's educational background includes a BA in European Business from the University of Portsmouth.