Passionate university professor and administrator with more than 20 years of experience in the academic field. Single author of 5 books and numerous papers, as well as scientific articles, keynote speeches, educational content and contributions for the general press. As a finance specialist and economist, since 1998 special focus on the interaction of trends, sustainability and society. Profound industrial experience in for-profit sector as manager of various enterprises and hence a strong commitment to delivering results in time and budget. An active member of Zonta.org, an NGO dedicated to improving the condition of women in the world through its participation in education, health, and safety programs for communities worldwide.

Highlights:

* Degrees:

PhD Finance & Economics, Master and Undergraduate in Business Administration. Certificate of Professionalism: Accounting Management and Administrative Management for Audit.

* Languages:

English/Spanish bilingual. French intermediate. Basic Italian.

* 25 years in the academic field:

held positions such as Academic Dean of CEU Business School in Hungary, or Director of Master Programs in Finance at IE (Instituto de Empresa) Business School in Spain.

* 30+ years in the for-profit sector:

held positions such as Adjunct to International VP of Ranger Transportation in the US, responsible for the success of the corporate expansion and operations of the third largest land transportation company in the US to the Mexican market after the signing of NAFTA; or Director of Production and Pre-production for CBS/FOX VIDEO in Spain, responsible for the Production and Pre-Production of corporate video products and the company magazine.

*NGO experience:

volunteering for ZONTA.org since 2002. A leading NGOs striving to improve the situation of women worldwide Zonta's focus is on improving  access to education, health care, legal services and economic opportunities while striving to prevent and end violence against women and girls in all its forms. Spain's Country President 2006-2008 and since 2014 a Member of the Investment Committee and the Policy Sub-Committee.

*Expert experience:

Expert working for the European Commission, Research Executive Agency (REA), Executive Agency For Small And Medium-Sized Enterprises (EASME), for the panels of Finance, Cultural and Creative Economy, Consumer Products and Services, Health, Public Sector Innovation, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

* 17+ years of consulting experience:

Through Business Valuation, SL and Habitat Property Partners evaluated the management of various businesses and implemented the necessary changes to ensure growth and sustainability. Worked with hospitality firms by locating assets that would support and accelerate their growth strategies.