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Governance
La Société Financière Santo de Piedra is committed to strong corporate governance, protecting the interests of its shareholders and stakeholders while supporting the company's long-term success. As a French société par actions simplifiée, its approach is grounded in its statuts and in a governance structure proper to a privately held maison. We are honored to have a board composed of seasoned executives with deep experience across luxury, wine, and spirits, bringing valuable insight and strategic vision to the company's leadership.
David S. Giles
Founding Partner & Président
David S. Giles is the Founding Partner and President of Santo de Piedra, a creation born from his lifelong devotion to art, contemplation, and savoir-vivre. From a young age, he was drawn to the study of theology, before turning to design and later to business innovation, a formative path that instilled in him an enduring sensitivity to ritual, symbolism, and the metaphysical dimensions of craft. He spent years immersed in the art world as a museographer before entering the spirits industry in 2018.
Berta de Pablos-Barbier
Partner & Member of the Board
Berta de Pablos-Barbier is a distinguished partner and seasoned leader, known for her visionary presence across some of the world's most prestigious companies. Her most recent role in the wines and spirits world saw her at the helm of LVMH's legendary maisons, Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon, and Mercier, where she brought bold leadership and timeless elegance to the heart of champagne, a blend of business acumen and cultural sensibility that made her a trusted voice in both boardrooms and creative circles.
Raúl Injoque
Partner & Member of the Board
Raúl Injoque is a visionary leader and passionate innovator whose career has unfolded at the crossroads of purpose and progress across Latin America. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of ideas to transform systems, his work spans agribusiness, health, and education, sectors that shape the very fabric of society. Raúl's journey began in the quiet rhythms of agricultural science, and over the years he has built a reputation as a strategic thinker and empathetic changemaker.
Lukas Böttiger
Partner & Member of the Board
Lukas Böttiger is an entrepreneur and technologist whose passion for craft spirits meets a sharp eye for digital innovation. At Santo de Piedra, he advises on digital strategy and the house's presence across new markets, bringing the same discipline that has defined his career at the intersection of engineering and enterprise. With over a decade of entrepreneurial experience, he brings a rare combination of creative curiosity, technical rigor, and steady judgment to the board.