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CEA
The CEA, or Confederació Empresarial Andorrana, is Andorra's leading business confederation representing business interests.
The CEA, or Confederació Empresarial Andorrana, is the Andorran Business Confederation representing business interests in Andorra. Gerard Cadena serves as its president. The organization participates as an observer in high-level meetings like the State Pact on the EU alongside groups such as EFA, the Chamber of Commerce, and unions including USdA. In December 2025, the CEA board, led by Cadena, visited Episcopal Co-Prince Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat to discuss challenges facing Andorra's productive sectors. In June 2026, CEA joined the first State Pact on the EU meeting and announced its sixth awards gala on September 17 honoring categories like Women Entrepreneur. In September 2026, CEA unveiled 30 finalists across 10 categories for the gala, coinciding with its 20th anniversary.
Key Points
- The CEA is the Andorran Business Confederation, also known as Confederació Empresarial Andorrana, representing business interests in Andorra.
- CEA participates in high-level meetings such as the State Pact on the EU as observers and visits to the Episcopal Co-Prince to discuss productive sector challenges.
- CEA organizes annual business awards galas, with the sixth edition in 2026 unveiling 30 finalists across categories like sustainability, innovation, and women entrepreneurs during its 20th anniversary.
- Gerard Cadena serves as president of CEA, leading delegations and award events.
- CEA collaborates with unions like USdA and EFA, and the Chamber of Commerce in initiatives such as EU pact discussions.
Timeline
CEA Reveals Awards Finalists
CEA unveiled 30 finalists selected from over 100 entries for its 2026 awards gala across 10 categories, with winners to be honored on September 17 during the 20th anniversary celebration.
CEA Announces Sixth Awards Gala
CEA announced the return of its sixth annual awards gala on September 17 at Andorra la Vella Congress Centre, featuring categories like Women Entrepreneur and coinciding with the organization's 20th anniversary.
CEA Joins EU State Pact as Observer
Andorra's business groups including CEA joined the State Pact on the EU meeting as observers for the first time, discussing business support for the deal amid Bulgaria's ratification blockade.
CEA Visits Episcopal Co-Prince Serrano
The CEA board, led by president Gerard Cadena, paid its first official visit to Episcopal Co-Prince Josep-Lluís Serrano Pentinat at the Episcopal Palace in La Seu d'Urgell to present challenges facing Andorra's productive sectors.
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Also Known As
CEA, Andorran Business Confederation, Confederació Empresarial Andorrana