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Nacho Abia, CEO of Grifols

Who is the CEO of Grifols in 2026?

Nacho Abia is the Chief Executive Officer of Grifols. Nacho has held the CEO seat since 2024, and was previously Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Olympus Corporation.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
2 years
CEO since 2024
Roles at company
2 roles
At Grifols since February 2024
Career span
30 years
First recorded role July 1996
Summary
  • Before Grifols, Nacho Abia was Executive Officer / Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Olympus Corporation from April 2023 to March 2024.
  • Nacho Abia sits on the boards of Lehigh Valley Health Network and Spain-US Chamber of Commerce / Cámara de Comercio España-Estados Unidos.
  • Nacho Abia sat on the boards of AdvaMed from March 2016 to March 2024, and of Evident Microscopy from April 2022 to March 2023.

Current company

Grifols

Grifols is a Catalan pharmaceutical company.

pharmaceutical industryHeadquartered in Sant Cugat del VallèsFounded 1909Nasdaq: GRFS

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Nacho Abia has been CEO of Grifols since 2024. Before Grifols, Nacho was Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Olympus Corporation from April 2020 until March 2023.

Career

  1. Grifols2024 to present
    • Chief Executive OfficerApril 2024 to present
    • Member of the Board of DirectorsFebruary 2024 to present
  2. Lehigh Valley Health Network2024 to present
    • Member of the Board of Trustees
  3. Spain-US Chamber of Commerce / Cámara de Comercio España-Estados Unidos2015 to present
    • Member of the Board
  4. AdvaMed2016 to 2024
    • Member of the Board
  5. Olympus Corporation2001 to 2024
    • Executive Officer / Chief Strategy Officer (CSO)April 2023 to March 2024
    • PresidentSeptember 2021 to March 2024
    • Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer (COO)April 2020 to March 2023
    • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) - Olympus Corporation of AmericasApril 2015 to March 2024
    • President - Olympus Corporation of AmericasJune 2013 to March 2020
    • President - Olympus Imaging AmericaApril 2011 to June 2013
    • Managing Director Europe, Middle East & Africa - Imaging DivisionMarch 2008 to March 2011
    • Managing Director Iberia RegionMay 2001 to March 2008
  6. Evident Microscopy2022 to 2023
    • Director - Member of the Board
  7. Sony Electronics1996 to 2001
    • South Europe Marketing Manager - Imaging DivisionJanuary 2000 to May 2001
    • Division Manager - Personal Enterntainment groupJuly 1996 to January 2000

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Master's degree, Telecommunications and Electronics EngineeringEAE Business School, Master, Business AdministrationIESE Business School, Advance Management Program (PADE), Business and EconomicsSource

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Leadership team at Grifols

Nacho Abia leads a leadership team of 12 published executives. The most recent appointment is Montse Ribas Lloveras as Chief Communications and Reputation Officer, in seat since March 2025.

Most senior 5 of 12

NameTitleIn seat since
Nacho Abia (José Ignacio Abia Buenache)Chief Executive OfficerApril 2024
Rahul SrinivasanChief Financial OfficerSeptember 2024
Oscar Calsamiglia MendlewiczGeneral CounselNot stated
David Ian BellChief Corporate Development OfficerNot stated
Daniel Fleta CoitChief Industrial Services OfficerJanuary 2019

Sources: Grifols 2025 Form 20-F

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Grifols?

Nacho Abia is the Chief Executive Officer of Grifols. Nacho has held the CEO seat since 2024, and was previously Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Olympus Corporation.

When did Nacho Abia become CEO of Grifols?

Nacho Abia has been CEO of Grifols since 2024, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Nacho Abia do before Grifols?

Nacho Abia was Executive Officer / Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Olympus Corporation from April 2020 until March 2023, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Nacho Abia been CEO of Grifols?

Nacho Abia has been CEO of Grifols for 2 years, since 2024.

Who else leads Grifols?

Rahul Srinivasan (Chief Financial Officer), Oscar Calsamiglia Mendlewicz (General Counsel), David Ian Bell (Chief Corporate Development Officer), Daniel Fleta Coit (Chief Industrial Services Officer), and 7 more. Source: Grifols 2025 Form 20-F.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Grifols. Last verified: September 24, 2026.