With this team
the sky is the limit

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
David Quintana
David
Quintana

More than 20 years of experience in international sports productions and documentary series for Movistar +, Netflix, Prime Video and Discovery. Some of his credits include: Real Madrid: Until the End, Simeone: Living Match by Match, Informe + Carlos Sainz: Living to Compete, The Least Expected Day and Inside the Spanish National Team.

HEAD OF CONTENT & EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
Pablo Posada
Pablo
Posada

He has over 20 years of experience directing TV and documentaries. He has built an impressive portfolio of work that includes highlights such as Real Madrid: Until the End (Apple TV +), Simeone: Living Match by Match (Prime Video), The Least Expected Day (Netflix) and Road to Pyeongchan (Eurosport). During his career, he has also spent 10 years covering Formula One with leading media companies such as Mediaset and Atresmedia.

HEAD OF OPERATIONS
Céline Poncet
Céline
Poncet

She has worked in audio-visual production for the last 18 years. She started at ATM Broadcast, where she specialised in production of sports (the Spanish national soccer team, WSR). In 2015 she joined the production department in Real Madrid and later worked at Mediaset, coordinating the GOL and Bein Sports delegations. In 2020 she became Head of Sports Productions at TBS. She is the Director of Operations at WAKAI MEDIA.    

HEAD OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS
Virginia Acero
Virginia
Acero

Expert in Intellectual Property and Business Affairs, she has worked in independent production companies and the BBC for over 15 years and across several genres, most recently as a Senior Commercial, Rights and Business Affairs executive in Unscripted. She joined WAKAI MEDIA in 2022 as Head of Business Affairs.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Jorge Cabrera
Jorge
Cabrera

Has more than 25 years of experience as fiscal advisor and financial monitoring of small and large companies, television production companies, biotech firms, and companies for sportsmen and women, artists and entertainers, as well as AIE.

POSTPRODUCTION SUPERVISOR & FILMMAKER
Paula Fernández
Paula
Fernández

Ten years of experience in the audio-visual world. Television producer and editor. Has worked in documentary series such as Real Madrid: Until the End (Apple TV+), Life’s Twists and Turns (M+), Simeone: Living Match by Match (Prime Video) and Road to Pyeongchang (Eurosport). Has also been Branded Content Coordinator for TBS and canal Movistar F1, and has made television programmes such as Brain Games (TVE) Total Running (DMAX) and World Padel Tour (TVE).     

DIRECTOR OF SPORTS MANAGEMENT & MEDIA
Sergio Santos
Sergio
Santos

With 15 years of experience in the football industry, he has built his career at prominent media outlets such as Diario AS (12 years) and Relevo (2 years), joining Wakai Sports in 2024. He has an extensive track record as a special correspondent for high-profile sporting events, including two World Cups (2018 and 2022), two European Championships (2016 and 2021), the Olympics (2021), and ten youth World and European Championships. His expertise combines extensive international coverage with in-depth knowledge of the sports industry.

COMMERCIAL LAWYER & FIFA AGENT
Eugenia Zubeldia
Eugenia
Zubeldia

With over 20 years of experience, Eugenia has built a strong career in the legal field, specialising in providing comprehensive advice for businesses and negotiating complex contracts. In 2023, Eugenia earned her FIFA Agent qualification, strengthening her commitment to representing and developing athletes. Her expertise in commercial law brings valuable support to Wakai, offering footballers solid and personalised representation based on trust, transparency, and careful attention to their interests both on and off the field.

COMMUNICATION & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT
Julia López
Julia
López

Graduated in Journalism and Audiovisual Communication, as well as holding a Master’s degree in Sports Journalism, she has been responsible for digital communication, social media, project development, and content creation at Wakai since 2023. She turned her passion for sports into her profession and, over the past eight years, has grown professionally in the communication sector through her experience as a journalist at Movistar+, Mirada 21 TV, Cadena SER, and COPE.

SPORTS MANAGEMENT
Ibai Karanka
Ibai
Karanka

As Business Administration graduate from IE University, he joined Wakai in 2024, bringing a diverse background in sports, analytics, and business development. Ibai has gained significant experience in key roles within the sports industry, including contributions to the sporting departments of clubs such as Leeds United, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Granada CF. Additionally, he has worked in athlete representation with Gestifute in Portugal and strengthend his skills in sports data analysis during his time at Driblab.

GESTIÓN DEPORTIVA
Manu Amor
Manu
Amor

He studied journalism and worked in the digital press, radio and television before making the leap to management. At Relevo, he was in charge of following the news on Real Madrid and the Spanish national team, with a permanent eye on the youth teams and young talent, and covered events such as Euro 2024 in Germany and multiple tournaments as a special correspondent. He now adds to Wakai’s in-depth knowledge of professional and academy football. He is a Level II football coach.

FIFA AGENT
Víctor Polegre
Víctor
Polegre

With an official FIFA license, Víctor has a solid career as a sports agent, combining experience in both professional and academy football to help his clients grow and develop. With 16 years of experience in public management and economic development, he brings a strategic approach that focuses on both athletic progress and professional growth for players aiming for the highest level. In 2024, he joined Wakai to lead the development of players with potential for professional football, following his success at Quality Sport Management & Consulting as a scout and specialist in talent identification and development.

NUTRITIONIST
Malena Ortiz
Malena
Ortiz

Professional footballer with a distinguished career that includes Rayo Vallecano, CD Tacón, Real Madrid (where she was captain), Servette FC in Switzerland, and currently Valencia CF. She holds a degree in Food Science and Technology and has specialised training in Sports Nutrition, including a Master’s in Clinical and Sports Nutrition, the IOC Diploma in Sports Nutrition, and ISAK Level 1 certification. Her dual experience as an athlete and nutritionist enables her to understand and promote the importance of proper nutrition to optimise performance, enhance recovery, and prevent injuries.

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGIST
María Blanco
María
Blanco

With a degree in Psychology and a Master’s in Sport and Exercise Psychology, she has over five years of experience in professional football. A UEFA-certified coach and former elite footballer, she has worked as a sports psychologist for teams such as FC Juárez and CF Fuenlabrada, and has also served as a speaker for LaLiga.

The Wakai DNA

We are working on it. The team hasn’t stopped. You’re going to like it.

David Quintana
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

This planning schedule sure looks great. It’s all under control.

Céline Poncet
HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Strive for excellence, not perfection. Go for it!

Virginia Acero
HEAD OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS

We’d be delighted to tell you about it. We can’t wait to start.

Pablo Posada
HEAD OF CONTENT AND EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

Not finding a solution is not an option, so no need to panic.

Paula Fernández
POSTPRODUCTION SUPERVISOR & FILMMAKER

Please, let’s put our heart and soul into every project and continue to be who we are.   

Jorge Cabrera
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER

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