The Experts Advisory Council CEO reveals how calibrated expert networks are future-proofing Europe’s most ambitious enterprises
In boardrooms across Europe, a revolution in strategic decision-making is unfolding. Pilar Mendiola-Fernández, Group CEO of Alamo Holding Group and CEO of The Experts Advisory Council (EAC), has pioneered a groundbreaking approach to future-proofing enterprises by connecting C-suite executives with the world’s most brilliant hyper-specialized experts. EAC´s methodology, refined through orchestrating strategic decisions for industry leaders including Ence, Agbar (Veolia), Soltec,Tubacex, Oesia Group, Redeia, Cepsa, Ilunion, Insud Group among many others, represents the evolution of corporate advisory services for the exponential economy.
“After meticulously observing the calibration of dozens of strategic decisions, a paradigmatic truth crystallized: we’re living through the most extraordinary moment in business history the rules of the game have changed forever,” explains Mendiola-Fernández. The Experts Advisory Council addresses this reality by assembling what she calls “dream teams of experts“ carefully curated networks of world-class specialists who provide surgical precision guidance to navigate unprecedented business challenges.
Traditional consulting models, designed for predictable business environments, prove inadequate for today’s exponential disruption. The EAC methodology, developed by The Experts Advisory Council (formerly known as VAB), represents a paradigmatic shift toward what she terms “strategic expert calibration” a systematic approach to matching specific organizational challenges with the world’s most relevant expertise.
“We don’t just provide advice; we bullet-proof transformation,” notes Mendiola-Fernández. “Each engagement involves pre-vetted, top-tier experts who bring cutting-edge specialized guidance directly to decision-makers when it matters most.”
Mendiola-Fernández identified that the complexity of modern business challenges requires expertise depth impossible to maintain in-house. The EAC model provides on-demand access to specialists across critical areas:
Decarbonization and Maritime Sustainability
Working with industry leaders to transform carbon-intensive operations into competitive advantages through innovative green technologies and circular economy practices.
Advanced Voluntary Carbon Markets
Connecting enterprises with carbon market specialists to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while generating sustainable revenue streams.
Green Technology Integration in Textiles
Facilitating partnerships between textile manufacturers and sustainable technology innovators to revolutionize industry practices.
Inclusive Hospitality Business Models
Developing sustainable, socially responsible hospitality strategies that enhance profitability while creating positive community impact.
ESG and CSR Enhancement
Strategic guidance for integrating environmental, social, and governance principles as competitive differentiators rather than compliance burdens.
Empirical Results: The Fortune 500 to Startups Spectrum
With nearly three decades of experience across 102 countries, Mendiola-Fernández has generated over $60 million in program funds while designing transformative high impact initiatives for Fortune 500 companies, federal governments, international organizations, and emerging enterprises. Her expert calibration methodology has proven effective across sectors and scales.
“The beauty of strategic expert calibration is its universality,” explains Mendiola-Fernández. “Whether you’re leading a multinational corporation or scaling a startup, the principle remains: connect specific challenges with world-class expertise at the moment of maximum impact.”
Mendiola-Fernández’s expertise in strategic expert calibration directly informed her development of the CEOX® (Exponential CEO) model detailed in her forthcoming book “CEOX®: Futureproofing organizations from within.” The synergy between exponential leadership competencies and strategic expert networks creates what she calls “multiplicative organizational intelligence.”
Beto González, former CEO of Microsoft Mexico, Andean Region, Colombia, and Peru, who authored the CEOX® book’s prologue, “CEOX® is not just a methodology; it’s a silent revolution that responds with surgical precision to the skills gap we leaders face in this era of permanent disruption. The ten competencies Pilar presents are not just skills; they are superpowers that transform vulnerabilities into strategic advantages.” EAC’s experience calibrating high-impact strategies in the most powerful boardrooms of Europe informed and inspired the entire model.
As Group CEO of Alamo Holding Group, Mendiola-Fernández has expanded the expert calibration model globally to be included in all business units through strategic initiatives with:
– Alamo Solutions and Investments: Identifying profitable opportunities aligned with sustainability goals through extensive expert networks
– Cross-Continental Knowledge Exchange: Facilitating expert connections across North America, Europe, and emerging markets
The EAC model addresses a fundamental challenge identified by Mendiola-Fernández: “Organizations cannot internally maintain the breadth and depth of expertise required for exponential environments. The solution isn’t hiring more experts it’s accessing the right expertise precisely when needed.”
This approach has proven particularly valuable for:
Technology Integration Decisions
Connecting CEOs with AI, blockchain, and emerging technology specialists to make informed adoption decisions without lengthy learning curves.
Market Expansion Strategies
Providing access to regional experts for international expansion, eliminating costly market research phases.
Regulatory Navigation
Connecting organizations with policy specialists to anticipate and leverage regulatory changes as competitive advantages.
Sustainability Transformation
Facilitating partnerships with environmental scientists, circular economy experts, and green technology innovators to drive profitable sustainability initiatives.
The Multiplication Effect: Network Intelligence
Mendiola-Fernández’s expert networks create what she calls “multiplication effects” where strategic decisions informed by world-class expertise generate exponential rather than incremental improvements. Organizations implementing her expert calibration methodology report enhanced decision quality, reduced implementation timelines, and improved strategic outcomes.
“When you connect the right expertise with the right challenge at the right moment, you don’t just solve problems you accelerate growth, minimize risk and increase your competitive advantage,” notes Mendiola-Fernández.
Recognition and Global Expansion
Her innovative approach to strategic expert calibration has gained international recognition, with features in CIO Times, CIO Views, The New York Journals, and CEO Feature. Industry analysts project continued growth in demand for her methodology as organizations recognize the competitive advantage of strategic expert networks.
“The future belongs to leaders who understand that collective intelligence trumps individual brilliance,” concludes Mendiola-Fernández. “The Experts Advisory Council model represents the evolution of strategic decision-making for the exponential economy.”
Organizations seeking to implement strategic expert calibration can engage with The Experts Advisory Council through structured programs designed for different scales and objectives. From Fortune 500 transformation initiatives to startup scaling strategies, EAC´s methodology provides the strategic architecture for accessing world-class expertise precisely when it creates maximum value.
About Pilar Mendiola-Fernández: Group CEO of Alamo Holding Group and CEO of The Experts Advisory Council, Pilar Mendiola-Fernández is a global strategist with nearly three decades of experience connecting visionary leaders with hyper-specialized expertise across 102 countries. Author of the forthcoming “CEOX®: Futureproofing organizations from within and creator of the CEOX® exponential leadership model, she has been recognized as one of the “Top 100 Mentors in the US” alongside Michelle Obama and Sonia Sotomayor. Her strategic expert calibration methodology has future-proofed enterprises ranging from Fortune 500 companies to innovative startups worldwide.
