Alberto Bethke

ALBERTO BETHKE

FOUNDING PARTNER

One day, Alberto (Albert, Beto, or The German) understood that he wasn't made to be an employee, and it was that conviction that led him to co-create Olivia with his partner and great friend Ezequiel Kieczkier.

He was an executive in various companies, mainly in the energy and oil sectors. He held leadership roles such as director, general manager, and vice president, which allowed him to experience the challenges of the corporate world firsthand. Although his background was in finance and administration, at the end of the last century, he turned his interest to the in-depth study of human behavior in organizations; with a special focus on bonds and team dynamics.

Repeatedly called upon to lead change processes, he became—almost by destiny—a specialist in organizational transformation. However, he knows that there are no magic formulas: theoretical frameworks serve as a guide, but each culture has its own complexity.

He does everything wholeheartedly. A lover of football and rock (the heavier, the better!), he integrates these passions with his professional life, because deep down, it's all about teams giving their best.

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