Fòrum Carlemany

Fòrum Carlemany is a non-profit business association based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 2003 by a small group of companies, it was driven in particular by Girona entrepreneur Jaume Sanabras, founder of the company Marlex. The association's main objectives are excellence in business management and promoting continuous improvement within organisations. It operates as a membership-based forum that brings together business leaders from the Girona region. As of 2022, the association comprised 100 member companies from the Girona counties and 500 executives. Its activities are structured around benchmarking groups, of which there are 14, where executives share experiences and best practices. The organisation has been led by a series of presidents: Jaume Sanabras (2003–2008), Marc Sansalvadó (2008–2012), Francesc Planas (2012–2017), Francesc Bosch (2017–2021), Sandra Masoliver (2021–2025), and Maria Trias, who began her mandate in 2025. In 2018, the association celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with the publication of the book "15 anys de compromís empresarial de Fòrum Carlemany", prologued by Joaquim Nadal, and named Antoni Bassas an honorary member. The organisation continues to be active, with recent events such as the Nit Fòrum 2026 and various conferences and publications on its website. Its official website is forumcarlemany.cat.

Fòrum Carlemany was founded in 2003 in Girona, Catalonia, Spain, by a small group of companies. One of its main promoters was Girona entrepreneur Jaume Sanabras, founder of the company Marlex. The association was created with the aim of fostering excellence in business management and promoting continuous improvement within organisations. It operates as a non-profit entity. Since its founding, the association has been led by a succession of presidents: Jaume Sanabras (2003–2008), Marc Sansalvadó (2008–2012), Francesc Planas (2012–2017), Francesc Bosch (2017–2021), Sandra Masoliver (2021–2025), and Maria Trias, who began her mandate in 2025. Under their leadership, the forum has grown to include 100 member companies from the Girona counties and 500 executives, organised into 14 benchmarking groups as of 2022. In 2018, the organisation celebrated its fifteenth anniversary with the publication of the book "15 anys de compromís empresarial de Fòrum Carlemany", prologued by Joaquim Nadal. During the same celebration, Antoni Bassas was named an honorary member of the entity. The association continues to be active, hosting events such as the Nit Fòrum and publishing content on its website, including opinion pieces and highlights from its activities.

• 2025

  Maria Trias begins her mandate as president.

• 2022

  Association comprises 100 member companies and 500 executives, with 14 benchmarking groups.

• 2021

  Sandra Masoliver becomes president (2021–2025).

• 2018

  15th anniversary celebrated with the publication of the book "15 anys de compromís empresarial de Fòrum Carlemany"; Antoni Bassas named honorary member.

• 2017

  Francesc Bosch becomes president (2017–2021).

• 2012

  Francesc Planas becomes president (2012–2017).

• 2008

  Marc Sansalvadó becomes president (2008–2012).

• 2003

  Fòrum Carlemany founded in Girona by a small group of companies, driven by Jaume Sanabras.

Non-profit business association promoting management excellence and continuous improvement among companies in the Girona region.

• Benchmarking groups

  14 groups where executives share best practices and experiences.

• Membership

  Membership for companies in the Girona region, with 100 member companies as of 2022.

• Events

  Networking and knowledge-sharing events such as the Nit Fòrum.

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