International Trade & Relations | PBSA Developer & Language Education | West Africa-Europe Triangular Business (4% Tax) | Strong C-Suite & Politica l Network across Spain & Africa | Erasmus+ Traineeships | Premium food from Spain
Executive Profile
A cross-border strategist and international operator based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bridging Europe, West Africa, and global markets. Leveraging the Canary Islands' geopolitical vantage point and favorable 4% ZEC tax framework, he structures high-efficiency triangular trade and scales cross-continental education ventures backed by top-tier institutional networks.
Core Areas of Impact
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Triangular Trade & Commodities: Architecting cross-border trade flows that connect African supply chains with global buyers.
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Educational Infrastructure & PBSA: Developing and scaling purpose-built student accommodations and accredited training hubs.
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Global Academic Mobility: Directing end-to-end Erasmus+ programs and executive business immersion initiatives.
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Black Pork is a global gastronomy brand combining premium Spanish fast-casual sandwich restaurants—serving authentic 100% acorn-fed Ibérico ham—with the direct retail and international export of chef-crafted frozen fifth-range meals.
Pictured with Mr. Ramiro Cavazos, President & CEO - United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce ( https://www.ushcc.com/about-the-ushcc/ushcc-team/ )
Pictured with Mr. Lu Dan Dong, General Manager Xiamen ITG Group ( https://www.itg.com.cn/en ) in Xiamen city, Fujian Province, China signing a contract to supply products from Africa.
Bridging West Africa and China via Gran Canaria: Smarter, Safer Triangular Trade. 🌍✈️🚢
Trading commodities between continents shouldn't come with high risks or tax burdens. Through a Canary Islands ZEC entity, we’ve structured an end-to-end triangular trade model connecting West Africa with Chinese buyers:
🔹 Strategic Hub: Gran Canaria's prime location off the West African coast with regular Binter air connectivity.
🔹 Financial & Tax Edge: 4% Corporate Income Tax (ZEC) in Europe + 0% import tariffs on eligible African goods entering China.
🔹 Buyer Cash-Flow Advantage: 90-day deferred, irrevocable Letter of Credit (Santander)—allowing buyers to sell and generate revenue before settlement.
🔹 Zero-Risk Execution: Full SGS pre-shipment quality checks, real-time IoT tracking (humidity/temperature/GPS), and automated digital insurance.
All managed seamlessly via our procurement platform.
Secure. Tracked. Guaranteed.
https://canariaszec.gob.es/en/la-zec/advantages/
To establish a ZEC company in the Canary Islands, it is a requirement that at least one of the directors resides in the islands. I offer my services as a resident director for those companies interested in establishing themselves under this regime, providing the following added value:
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Specialization and background in international trade and research: I hold a Master's degree in International Trade Management (with outstanding honors). I have been a professor of international trade at the Universidad del Atlántico Medio (training in full container load negotiation and importing from China) and currently teach in Erasmus programs for graduates in international trade, engineering, and business, focused on creating ZEC companies for purchasing products in Africa and global zero-tariff exporting since May 2026 to China, for instance
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Additionally, I am a specialist in international negotiation.
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Global contact network: I have a top-tier network of contacts in Spain and abroad, including Africa and China.
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Design of operational solutions: I am the designer of an effective package that optimizes and supports purchases for any importer through our system.
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Strategic connectivity: Excellent strategic location with direct flights from Gran Canaria Airport to multiple destinations in Africa and most of Europe.
ABOUT ME
Connecting Cultures, Creating Opportunities
As a specialist holding a Master's degree (Summa Cum Laude) in International Trade Management, I bring extensive background in global commerce, diplomatic relations, and high-level negotiation. My professional journey spans key international markets, from major global economies like China and the United States to emerging and intricate financial environments such as South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Across these regions, my work has centered on the strategic sourcing and negotiation of diverse goods, consistently driving operational efficiency and profitability by securing optimal pricing structures and payment terms.
Complementing my trade expertise, I am an experienced entrepreneur in the education and sports sectors. I head a language institution with a 31-year track record in the Canary Islands, operating under the prestigious University of Salamanca brand to serve both local residents and foreign clients. We are actively expanding into specialized niches—including language, sports, and leisure tourism in the Canary Islands, alongside student housing projects across the Canary Islands and West Africa. Furthermore, we are establishing an operational presence in Ivory Coast and Senegal to broaden our educational offerings in Africa, marking a strategic milestone in our international growth.
Alongside these ventures, I have built specialized expertise in developing restaurant brands from inception to expansion. My capabilities cover complete business concept design, brand identity, recipe innovation, securing premier Spanish suppliers, and managing multi-jurisdictional brand registration. My goal is to partner with an established restaurant chain operator to scale our brand domestically and globally. This strategic alliance will showcase premium Spanish gourmet products—highlighting top-tier extra virgin olive oils and authentic Iberian acorn-fed hams as flagship ambassadors of Spanish culinary heritage.
SERVICES
Explore. Experience. Expand
Discover José Luis Artiles’ key areas of expertise, each crafted to inspire growth and connection.
Africa Mid Atlantic
Education in Africa
We will start with education & training, teaching Spanisn & English in Africa vía live streaming online courses, following the official methodology and certifications from the University of Salamanca and Oxford University. Later we will recruit students to come to Gran Canaria for training programs.
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