Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain
With more than 30 years of international experience at the intersection of technology, academia, and corporate strategy, I serve as a bridge between complex engineering and high-level business execution. As Vice Dean of External Relations at IE School of Science and Technology, my mission is to align academic excellence with global industry needs, driving strategic growth and amplifying our school’s impact worldwide. My career is built on a rare "polymath" profile. I am a Telecommunications Engineer with an MBA and two PhDs—one in Engineering and another in Applied Economics. This rigorous background allows me to navigate the technical "how" and the economic "why" with equal fluency. For over 23 years at IE University, I have contributed as Adjunct Faculty and Academic Director, shaping programs in Digital Strategy, Data Analysis, or Economic Impact. I don’t just teach strategy; I implement it. My corporate journey includes, national impact positions, leading the "Google Activate" initiative, a massive project that boosted national employability through digital skills training for thousands of professionals; Executive Management, serving as General Manager and Director across diverse sectors, including the entertainment and digital services industries; Entrepreneurship & Advisory, leveraging my expertise in decision-making and strategy implementation to help organizations navigate digital disruption and scale effectively. In a world of rapid change, I believe the most valuable asset is the ability to connect disparate dots—between technology and humanity, and between theory and practice. This philosophy extends to my work as a prolific author and speaker, where I explore topics ranging from digital business models, media, entrepreneurship or Stoic philosophy, always seeking to foster innovation and excellence. Core Competencies: Strategic Partnerships & External Relations Digital Transformation & Strategy Implementation Academic Leadership & Program Development Data Analysis & Applied Economics Executive Coaching & Public Speaking I am always looking to connect with industry leaders, fellow academics, and innovators who are passionate about the future of science, technology, and education.
Taught Programme External Examiner for UCL on Postgraduate Management Board Review summative assessment methods prior to students being assessed and to submit an annual report of their findings, based upon their professional judgement. Review a representative sample of a range of assessments and their mark sheets in order to comment on the consistency and quality of internal marking. Mark or moderate assessments or dissertation. Complete and submit an annual report to UCL. Delegate formal authority to Sub Boards to make decisions on their behalf. 4 years tenure Substituting Michele Li (MIT) on the role
• Spearheaded external development initiatives to enhance industry collaboration aligned with the School's mission. • Supported growth across all programs, including professional education, to foster a robust learning environment. • Collaborated closely with marketing and communications teams to increase the visibility and impact of the School.
Academic Director, Graduate Programmes School of Science and Technology
Member of the senior leadership team of the School of Science and Technology P&L responsibility, leading horizontal activities that span all activities of the school, for example Corporate Business Development, Academic Business Development, Faculty & Student Experience, and Sci-Tech Community Building. Lead academic and commercial activities that contribute to the growth and quality of our Master’s programs. Manage Academic Directors of programs, and work closely with the school academic operations teams to identify and capture opportunities to improve academic quality and ensure continued innovation. Lead the identification, design, proposal, staffing, and launch of new Master’s programs. Coordinate and lead combined academic, commercial, and operational activities across IE’s departments (Marketing, Admissions, International Development, Communications, Planning, Ordination, and Faculty) related to the commercialization and launch of new programs. Represent the school with current students, admissions candidates, and other internal stakeholders. Represent the school externally in the press, in global events, and serve as the highest- level spokesperson for the school in external-facing activities along with the Dean of the school.
Member of an exciting innovative and collaborative media project.
Adjunct Faculty .- Economic Environment .- Management of Information Systems .- Digital Strategy .- Digital Media Management .- Challenges of the Media Industries .- New Media Strategies .- Building Customer Centric Organizations .- Data Analysis & Advanced Data Analysis .- Excel for Managers .- Advanced Excel for Business Academic Director of the Executive Seminar in Social Media and Community Management Venture Lab Mentor Awarded Best Teacher in Executive Marketing Master (2013) More than 100 Teaching Awards in Excellence Case Writing Workshop