J80 sailing + Spanish programs at Real Club Nautico de Gran Canaria | 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
Senior international entrepreneur and trade strategist based in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, bridging Europe, West Africa, and global markets. Backed by a Master’s Degree in International Trade (with distinction) and extensive tenure as a university professor of International Trade and Negotiation at Universidad del Atlántico Medio, he combines academic rigor with executive execution across education, commercial real estate, and agribusiness.
Core Areas of Impact
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International Education & Language Mobility: Over 30 years leading accredited educational institutions, including the ownership of ELE USAL Gran Canaria—the exclusive Canary Islands franchise of the University of Salamanca, the global benchmark for Spanish language teaching. Developer of tailored
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international mobility programs in the Canary Islands, including Erasmus+ traineeships and specialized Spanish immersion programs paired with J/80 keelboat sailing.
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Student Housing & Campus Infrastructure: Strategic developer and advisor for Purpose-Built Student Accommodation (PBSA), partnering with leading global operating brands to structure and scale modern student residences and academic hubs across the Canary Islands and West Africa.
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Gastronomy & Agribusiness (The Black Pork Company): Founder and owner of The Black Pork Company, driving a dual-engine model: rolling out premium fast-casual restaurant concepts nationally and internationally, alongside the cross-border export of ready to eat ( quinta gama ) Iberian pork gourmet solutions tailored to target consumer markets.
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Cross-Border Trade & Strategic Consulting: Specialist in international trade structuring, cross-continental market entry, and high-efficiency triangular operations leveraging the Canary Islands’ strategic Atlantic position and fiscal frameworks.
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.
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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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