Competing Elite Athlete. Business Performance Consultant.
I bring together two worlds that demand the same qualities: elite sport and high-stakes business. The discipline, the standards, the mental resilience, they're not separate.
Based in Barcelona, working across Spain, the UK, Europe and the US.
CREDENTIALS
Competing Elite Athlete
Still competing at the highest level as a world champion sprinter. The Athlete Mindset is not a concept; it is a daily practice.
PhD in Bone Metabolism, Clinical Research
Academic rigour applied to real-world performance. Evidence-based methodology, not motivational guesswork.
PRINCE2 Agile Project Management Practitioner
Project Management Professional certification. 12+ years delivering complex, high-stakes projects across the world.
International Experience
Global projects and programmes including the UK, Europe, USA and Spain. Pharma, biotech, consulting and the corporate sector.
MY STORY
Turning chaos into creating momentum, clarity, & consistent execution. 12+ years of turning visions into tangible results
I am a world champion sprinter and the Founder of The Project Runner — turning elite sport into business performance.
I bring together two worlds: project leadership and delivery, underpinned by the Athlete Mindset. Drawing on my experience at the highest level of sport, I help teams and organisations build the resilience, agility, focus and high-performance behaviours needed to navigate complexity, overcome challenges and deliver results.
With over 12 years of leadership experience across project management and clinical operational strategy, I have worked across academia, pharma and biotech, including early-phase clinical development in oncology. I have led global, cross-functional teams, navigated complex stakeholder environments, and delivered against strategic R&D objectives and clinical trial milestones.
Alongside my work in project and clinical leadership, I am a business consultant, helping organisations translate the principles and behaviours of elite athletes into stronger leadership, more effective teams, and improved business performance.
I hold a PhD in Bone Metabolism and am a PRINCE2 Agile Project Management Practitioner.
I HAVE WORKED WITH
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
Yvette is an open and effective communicator, willing to ask questions and confront issues to achieve the required goals. She does this in concert with building and managing relationships, again with the focus on project delivery. I have enjoyed working with Yvette.
John Knight
Managing Director, JKONSULT Ltd
6/6
Yvette was able to successfully navigate in a very agile working environment, to keep the programmes moving forward, and delivering to a high standard. I would not hesitate to use her services again.
Robert James
Managing Director, Sixth Element Capital
5/6
Yvette is committed to provide high-quality results. Throughout the project Yvette worked with dedication, and consistently met and exceeded expectations. With her problem-solving attitude and professional communication skills, she can work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Kurt Lenaerts
Supplier & Quality Risk Management Lead, Johnson & Johnson
4/6
Yvette is an exceptional individual whose high performance is complemented by her kind and collaborative spirit. She focuses on delivering outstanding results that align with the company’s goals, always aiming to make a meaningful impact.
Antonio Campos
Head of Life Sciences, Expleo
3/6
Yvette successfully coordinated and managed a complex network of partners, CROs and stakeholders to deliver a cost-efficient oncology preclinical program. This program was among the fastest candidate nomination to Phase I start achieved at the ICR.
Julian Blagg
VP Drug Discovery & Chair of Scientific Advisory Board, NeoPhore Ltd
2/6
Yvette is a highly collaborative and results-driven professional, always bringing a positive attitude to the workplace. She communicates effectively with both internal teams and external partners, fostering a culture of transparency and trust.
Veronica Rosa
Supervisor, Product Quality Vigilance, Johnson & Johnson
1/6
MY SERVICES
Your Business Goals,
The Athlete Mindset
Five distinct ways to bring elite sport principles into your organisation, each designed for a specific challenge.
