Global CEO Excellence Awards 2020

38 CEO MONTHLY / GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 , Best Architectural Design CEO (Spain): JesúsOlavarríaAranda Since being founded, nihil estudio has been addressing turnkey projects of architecture and interior design, both residential and commercial in nature, for both individuals and companies alike. In commercial projects, the firm approaches the project from a branding and interior design angle, accompanying clients in the management of creating a new image, or an entirely new brand. This level of success over a sustained period of time can be attributed in large part to CEO and experience individual, Mr Olavarría. As CEO, Mr Olavarría manages and organizes all the team members and their various projects, as well as deal with business relationships and customers whose projects are ongoing. The firm’s values and objectives stem from him, whatever the type of project that is on the table, and these help the firm to improve day by day. In 2012, Mr Olavarría began his journey that would eventually see him become CEO of nihil estudio. Eight years ago, he began working as a designed in an international company that developed theme and water parks. Soon, however, personal design and interior projects began to emerge that led Mr Aranda to make the decision to start out on his own and set up his own studio. Little by little, through new additions and the eventual creation of nihil estudio, Mr Olavarría was able to cover more types of work and expand the team further. With the arrival of increasingly largely and ambitious projects, Mr Olavarría’s role switched to that of management and direction. Without neglecting his designer roots, Mr Olavarría now tries to combine both facets so that the development of his activity in the company is as complete as possible. Drawing on his past experience as a designer, Mr Olavarría is able to be a CEO that is totally and completely linked to the activity of is company and the services it sells, speaking the same language as the rest of the team who make up the studio. This connectivity between himself and the staff makes him more than a superb boss; he is an outstanding leader who aligns himself with his staff on a daily basis. His leadership style builds on this further, emphasising teamwork and camaraderie when approaching a new project. Teamwork is based on the need to achieve a common goal or objectives that are beneficial for the company, for the project, and for the client most of all. Therefore, the type of leadership displayed by Mr Olavarría is horizontal, with highly collaborative communication amongst all members of a project creating a proactive work environment where everyone is moving in the same direction. Mr Olavarría has ensured that nihil estudio is an open workspace, where transparency is king. The firm is young, creative, and dynamic, constantly overcoming obstacles that are higher and more challenging. Ultimately, there is a climate of trust and understanding between the company, its employees, and the clients, at every stage of the process. Creating brand spaces and experiences that evoke and provoke unique sensations is what Mr Olavarría has done for much of his career, and nihil estudio has a wealth of creativity at its disposal. From the beginning, the focus was on architecture projects, newly-built single-family homes, and projects of special interest. Mr Olavarría’s service to the industry is outstanding, but he is not content to stop there. The plan is to always stay vigilant and active, not falling into conformity, and aim for the highest calibre in the sector. Mr Olavarría surrounds himself with valid and proactive people who share in his vision for a more creative world. As he adapts to the needs of the moment and takes advantage of the opportunities that life and the environment has to offer him, the success will surely continue to come for Mr Olavarría and nihil estudio. Company: nihil estudio Contact: Jesús Olavarría Aranda Website: www.nihilestudio.com Jun20187 Architectureanddesignisanindustry that somemayconsideroversaturated, but the individualistic nature of eachbusiness ensures that the results are stunning andunique. nihil estudio is one such unique architecture anddesign studio, where professionals fromarchitecture, interior design, andbranding come together. Unitingunder the leadershipof CEOMr JesúsOlavarríaAranda, we discover the success of the studio and theworkofMrOlavarría to foster it.