> Discover the key leaders behind GWM Spain and how Great Wall Motor is building its presence in the Spanish automotive market through local leadership, sales, marketing, aftersales, communications, and compliance.

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# The Leaders Behind GWM Spain: The Team Driving Great Wall Motor’s Growth

Discover the key leaders behind GWM Spain and how Great Wall Motor is building its presence in the Spanish automotive market through local leadership, sales, marketing, aftersales, communications, and compliance.

Pedro Arrate 20 May 2026 · 5 min read 

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* [The Leaders Driving the Growth of Great Wall Motor](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#the-leaders-driving-the-growth-of-great-wall-motor)
* [The Leadership Team of GWM Spain](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#the-leadership-team-of-gwm-spain)
* [José Ignacio Olazabal — Country Manager](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#jose-ignacio-olazabal-country-manager)
* [Rafael Alférez — Marketing Director](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#rafael-alferez-marketing-director)
* [José María Satrústegui — Head of Sales](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#jose-maria-satrustegui-head-of-sales)
* [Isabel Járrega — Aftersales & Customer Experience Director](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#isabel-jarrega-aftersales-customer-experience-director)
* [Alberto Morla — Head of Communications](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#alberto-morla-head-of-communications)
* [María Pertierra — Head of Legal & Compliance](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#maria-pertierra-head-of-legal-compliance)
* [GWM and the Growth of Chinese Brands in Spain](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#gwm-and-the-growth-of-chinese-brands-in-spain)

On this page

* [The Leaders Driving the Growth of Great Wall Motor](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#the-leaders-driving-the-growth-of-great-wall-motor)
* [The Leadership Team of GWM Spain](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#the-leadership-team-of-gwm-spain)
* [José Ignacio Olazabal — Country Manager](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#jose-ignacio-olazabal-country-manager)
* [Rafael Alférez — Marketing Director](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#rafael-alferez-marketing-director)
* [José María Satrústegui — Head of Sales](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#jose-maria-satrustegui-head-of-sales)
* [Isabel Járrega — Aftersales & Customer Experience Director](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#isabel-jarrega-aftersales-customer-experience-director)
* [Alberto Morla — Head of Communications](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#alberto-morla-head-of-communications)
* [María Pertierra — Head of Legal & Compliance](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#maria-pertierra-head-of-legal-compliance)
* [GWM and the Growth of Chinese Brands in Spain](https://worldwidemobility.io/blog/leaders-behind-gwm-spain-great-wall-motor#gwm-and-the-growth-of-chinese-brands-in-spain)

## The Leaders Driving the Growth of Great Wall Motor

The Spanish automotive market is undergoing an important transformation with the arrival of new **Chinese car brands**. Among them, GWM Spain, also known as **Great Wall Motor Spain**, is beginning to position itself as a brand to watch within Spain’s new automotive landscape.

Great Wall Motor is one of China’s major car manufacturers, originally from **Baoding, China**, with a global portfolio that includes brands such as **Haval, Ora, Wey, Tank and Poer**. The company was founded in **1984** and has become one of China’s leading private automotive groups.

However, the success of an international brand does not depend only on the product. In a market like Spain, local leadership, a commercial network, marketing, aftersales, communications and regulatory compliance are also essential. This graphic highlights the key profiles behind GWM’s growth in Spain.

## The Leadership Team of GWM Spain

### José Ignacio Olazabal — Country Manager

He is responsible for leading the brand’s local strategy. His role is key because a new brand needs direction, commercial vision and the ability to adapt its global strategy to the Spanish market. As Country Manager, he represents the connection between Great Wall Motor’s international ambition and the real needs of customers, dealers and operators in Spain.

At this entry and growth stage, his leadership will be essential to build trust and position GWM as a solid alternative in the Chinese car market in Spain.

### Rafael Alférez — Marketing Director

His role is essential for building brand awareness. In Spain, many Chinese brands have strong products, but they still need to explain who they are, what they offer and why consumers should trust them.

From a marketing perspective, the challenge will be to position GWM as a modern, technological and reliable brand. It will also be key to clearly communicate the value of its models, design, technology and proposition compared with other Chinese brands and traditional manufacturers.

### José María Satrústegui — Head of Sales

Sales will be one of the most important areas for turning initial interest into real results. His work focuses on developing the commercial network, supporting dealers, driving registrations and bringing the brand closer to the end customer.

In such a competitive market, selling does not only mean offering good prices. It also means building trust, training the network, explaining the product and creating strong relationships with private customers, companies and potential fleet buyers.

### Isabel Járrega — Aftersales & Customer Experience Director

This is one of the most strategic roles for GWM Spain. In the automotive industry, trust does not end when the car is sold; it truly begins with aftersales.

Her area will be key to ensuring a strong customer experience, technical service, warranties, aftersales support and spare parts availability. For a Chinese brand that wants to grow in Spain, aftersales can be the difference between a one-time purchase and a long-term relationship of trust.

### Alberto Morla — Head of Communications

Communication will be essential to tell Great Wall Motor’s story in Spain effectively. GWM is not a new brand globally, but it still needs to build local recognition.

His work will involve translating the company’s international track record into a clear message for media, customers, dealers and the mobility sector. In an industry where brand perception matters greatly, communications can accelerate trust and improve positioning.

### María Pertierra — Head of Legal & Compliance

Although it is often a less visible area, legal and compliance are essential for an international brand operating in Europe. Regulations, contracts, warranties, consumer protection, data, advertising, homologations and regulatory compliance all form part of the safe growth of any manufacturer.

Her role helps GWM Spain grow with a solid, transparent structure aligned with the requirements of the European market.

## GWM and the Growth of Chinese Brands in Spain

This graphic shows that GWM Spain is not building its presence only through product, but through a complete team.

Spain is becoming a strategic market for Chinese manufacturers. The country is attracting increasing attention due to its size, automotive industry and potential as a gateway to Europe. There has even been reported interest from several Chinese manufacturers, including GWM, in industrial opportunities linked to the Spanish market.

For GWM, the challenge will be to move from being an emerging brand to becoming a recognized and reliable one. Its strengths may lie in its global experience, its range of **SUVs, hybrids, electric vehicles and pick-ups**, and the backing of a major Chinese automotive group.

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