Our main objective is to offer innovative alternatives for the treatment, purification and valorization of streams, providing bespoke solutions to our clients.
- SME innovative company founded in 2006 as a spin-off from R&D projects managed by the University of Cantabria.
- Activity strongly influenced by R&D actions.
- Highly specialized human resources. More than 10 engineers, from which 8 have a PhD in Engineering.

Pedro M. Gómez
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
As CEO, some of his main tasks are the leading of the company’s strategy, the coordination of our team and the allocation of capital according to the company’s priorities. Pedro is one of the shareholders and founders of APRIA Systems and he holds a PhD in Chemical and Process Engineering. He can speak fluently Spanish and English.
Phone: (+34) 942 078 147
E-mail: pedro.gomez@apriasystems.es
Sara Domínguez
Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)
Sara is responsible for managing the sales relationships with customers. She joined the company in 2018 and has more than 6 years of sales experience. Sara holds a PhD in Engineering and has worked across Spain, USA, and UK. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Phone: (+34) 656 317 801
E-mail: sara.dominguez@apriasystems.es
Javier Pinedo
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Javier manages the R&D projects, both at internal and external level. He joined the company in 2014 and has more than 10 years participating in regional, national and international R&D programmes. Javier holds a PhD in Chemical & Process Engineering and speaks Spanish and English.
Phone: (+34) 942 078 147
E-mail: javier.pinedo@apriasystems.es
Esther Santos
Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)
She is responsible for the administrative management and control of economic and financial areas. She holds a PhD in Chemical & Process Engineering with more than 8 years of experience in R&D projects related to environmental sustainability. She can speak fluently Spanish, English, French and Portuguese.
Phone: (+34) 942 078 147
E-mail: esther.santos@apriasystems.es
Axel Arruti
Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Axel joined APRIA Systems in 2011. He is accountable for the technical department, overseeing the technical feasibility of new products and the design, construction and commissioning of equipment. He has a PhD in Engineering and speaks Spanish and English.
Phone: (+34) 942 078 147
E-mail: axel.arruti@apriasystems.es