Alejandro Buriel Rocha

He is an experienced Rotarian, who has chaired a committee and served as a board member, as well as a busy business person who travels a lot. Pagoda portraits the person behind the membership.

When did you join RCS and who was your sponsor?

2013, Cristina Santisteban

Where are you hailing from?

Madrid, Spain. Family originally from Canary Islands

What are you doing professionally?

Executive Coaching and Management Consulting, mostly on Corporate Culture, Leadership.

What would you like to share with our readers about your family?

Mix origins, half come from the Guanches in Canary Islands (descendants of the Vikings from northern Europe) original inhabitants, half comes from the Spanish Conquistadores of the Canary islands from norther Spain.

What are your hobbies, apart from RCS?

Rock climbing, Latin Dances, Spanish Guitar, Philosophy and Mindfulness, HIIT, Yoga

How do you recharge your battery?

Socializing and exercising 50% and reading and meditating another 50%

Best/Last book you read and why

The power of now (Eckhart Tolle). Brings into day to day life all the ancient wisdom of ancient Buddhists and yogis. Teaches you how to be present and fully conscious of the now. A must read.

What is your favorite place in Shanghai?

Moka Bros for Brunch on weekends

What is your advice to any new member of RCS?

Get involved, it will make a huge difference, join a committee, start or help with a real charity project, feel the impact of what Rotary can achieve getting together amazing people from all around the world. Nothing is more fulfilling and meaningful than returning to the world what the world has given to us. We are so blessed to have been born in the lucky part of the world, were education, access to culture and freedom were granted, now is your turn to help others to improve their life and make a difference for them. Use the skills you already have to help, be generous to give your time, and will increase your happiness in the process while making amazing friends.