The Riberas Family Honored with Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award

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Babson College, along with Maison Camus, presented the 2025 Babson-Camus Global Family Entrepreneurship Award to the Riberas family, founders and leaders of Gestamp.

Francisco J. Riberas P’13 ’15 and Patricia Riberas ’13 accepted the award at a ceremony last week during Babson Connect Worldwide at Castelfalfi in Tuscany, Italy.  

The award, created in collaboration with Camus and the Bertarelli Institute for Family Entrepreneurship at Babson, is the first of its kind to honor distinguished entrepreneurial multigenerational business families that have demonstrated exceptional leadership in creating significant economic and social value, while embodying innovation, sustainability, and leadership while remaining steadfast in their core values. 

“The Riberas family exemplifies the very best of family entrepreneurship, delivering extraordinary business outcomes and impact on society because of their strong family relationships,” said Lauri Union, Nulsen Family Executive Director of the Bertarelli Institute. “Guided by deeply held family values and catalyzed by family collaboration, the Riberases have an outsized positive impact on communities around the world. They are an inspiration, exemplifying the capacity of entrepreneurial families to be the greatest force for positive change on the planet.” 

‘Unwavering Dedication’

The Riberas family joins an elite group of past recipients, including the Bertarelli family, pioneers in health care and life sciences through B-Flexion; and the Cisneros family, visionaries behind Cisneros Media, Latin America’s leading independent digital advertising company.  

“Through this award, we celebrate not just the extraordinary business acumen of the Riberas family but also their unwavering dedication to innovation, education, and social progress,” said Cyril Camus ’91, P’26, chairman of the Global Advisory Board at Babson College and president of Maison Camus. “Their journey mirrors the essence of Maison Camus, where heritage meets modernity, and entrepreneurship is a driving force for positive impact.” 


“The Riberas family exemplifies the very best of family entrepreneurship, delivering extraordinary business outcomes and impact on society because of their strong family relationships.”
Lauri Union, Nulsen Family Executive Director of the Bertarelli Institute

The Riberas family’s entrepreneurial journey began in 1958 when Francisco Riberas Pampliega co-founded Gonvarri, a small metal workshop. Over the decades, his sons—Francisco J. Riberas Mera P’13 ’15 and Juan María Riberas Mera—expanded upon their father’s vision, leading to the creation of Gestamp in 1997. Today, Gestamp is a global leader in the automotive industry, specializing in the design and manufacture of innovative metal components for the world’s top car manufacturers. With operations in 24 countries, 115 production plants, and over 43,000 employees, Gestamp plays a key role in elevating Spain’s influence in the global automotive sector, exemplifying a commitment to excellence, sustainability, and responsible business practices. 

Carrying forward the family legacy, Patricia Riberas ’13 and Mónica Riberas ’15 are expanding beyond industrial innovation. Through Fundación Gestamp, the Riberas family actively supports education, culture, and community development initiatives. Their strong corporate governance ensures long-term stability while upholding the values of diversity, leadership, and ethical business practices. 

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