About IESE Business School

Anneloes Raes serves as a full professor and director of the Department of Managing People in Organizations at IESE Business School, where she also holds the prestigious Puig Chair of Global Leadership Development. Her academic credentials include a doctorate in Organizational Behavior from Maastricht University and a master's degree in Psychology from Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands. Prior to joining IESE, she held positions as an associate professor at the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland and served as a visiting professor at both UCLA's Anderson School of Management and Harvard University. Her research has been published in leading academic journals including Academy of Management Review, Journal of Applied Psychology, Human Relations, and Small Group Research, earning her numerous grants and awards. Her expertise has been recognized by international media outlets, including the Financial Times and La Vanguardia, where she has been featured for her insights into organizational behavior and leadership development.

Beatriz Muñoz-Seca es una destacada profesora emérita en el departamento de Operaciones, Información y Tecnología del IESE Business School, donde ha estado impartiendo clases e investigando desde 1990. Con una trayectoria profesional de más de cuarenta años, combina una sólida formación académica que incluye un Doctorado de la Universidad de Navarra y un Master en Educación de Harvard University, con una extensa experiencia práctica en dirección empresarial. En Coursera, imparte el curso "How to Build an Effective Service Company", donde comparte su marco innovador SPDM (Service Problem Driven Management). Es autora de importantes obras publicadas por Palgrave, incluyendo "How to Make Things Happen" (2017), "How to Get Things Right" (2019) y "Service Operational Canvas" (2021). Su experiencia abarca la consultoría internacional en estrategia operacional, diseño de servicios e innovación, habiendo asesorado a empresas en diversos países y colaborado con la Comisión Europea. Actualmente enseña Estrategia Operacional tanto en el IESE como en varias escuelas de negocios de Latinoamérica y Portugal, compartiendo su expertise en la gestión de servicios y transformación operacional.

Carlos García Pont is a distinguished Full Professor at IESE Business School, where he holds dual appointments in the Marketing Department and Business Analysis Department, while also serving as the Director of the Marketing Department. His academic expertise spans strategic management and marketing strategies, making significant contributions to both fields. With extensive experience as a consultant, he has advised both local and multinational companies, helping them develop and implement effective business strategies. His research and teaching focus on marketing strategy, business analysis, and strategic management, bringing practical insights from his consulting work into the classroom. As department head, he leads initiatives in marketing education and research, while maintaining strong connections with the business community. His work bridges the gap between academic theory and practical business application, particularly in the areas of strategic marketing and business development. His expertise has made him a valued advisor to companies seeking to enhance their market position and develop sustainable competitive advantages

Doris Menard is a distinguished career development specialist at IESE Business School, where she leads the "Career Path Essentials" course on Coursera. Her expertise focuses on helping professionals navigate modern career challenges and opportunities. In her comprehensive course, she covers crucial aspects of professional development including CV crafting, strategic networking, interview preparation, and competency-based assessments. Her teaching methodology emphasizes practical skills development through the STAR+L method and real-world applications. The course she developed demonstrates her deep understanding of current job market dynamics, offering students concrete tools for career advancement, from creating impactful resumes to mastering informational interviews. Her approach combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, helping professionals develop essential skills for career success in today's competitive landscape

Edi Soler holds a doctorate in Business Administration (Accounting) from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, complemented by an EMBA from IESE Business School and a degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. His professional experience spans multiple sectors, including significant consulting work in cost systems and management control systems, along with roles as a financial analyst for various Spanish companies. With over a decade of experience in educational institution management across Spain and the United Kingdom, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership in academic settings. His corporate expertise includes four years in the energy sector, where he served as Chief Financial Officer at Holaluz, an electric power trading company. As an academic author, he has contributed significantly to the field through numerous case studies and technical notes focusing on financial accounting, management accounting, general management, and decision-making processes. His unique combination of academic credentials, practical financial expertise, and educational leadership experience makes him a valuable contributor to both academic and professional spheres.

Greg Burke is a distinguished communications professional and lecturer at IESE Business School, bringing unique expertise from his remarkable career spanning journalism, Vatican communications, and international affairs. His notable role as spokesman for Pope Francis and his work in Strategic Communications at the Vatican marks a significant chapter in his career. Before his Vatican service, Burke established himself as an accomplished foreign correspondent with over two decades of experience in both print and broadcast journalism, working for prestigious media organizations including Time Magazine and Fox News. His journalism career included extensive coverage of major international events, particularly throughout Europe and the Middle East, where he reported on significant conflicts including comprehensive coverage of the 2006 Lebanon war. At IESE Business School, he teaches several communications courses including Crisis Communications, Persuasive Communication, The Art of Storytelling, and The Role of the Media, sharing his wealth of real-world experience in global communications and crisis management with students

Guido Stein serves as a Professor in the Department of Managing People in Organizations and directs the Negotiation Unit at IESE Business School, while also maintaining a partnership role at Inicia Corporate in M&A and Corporate Finance. His expertise spans leadership development, organizational management, and strategic negotiation. As a trusted advisor to business owners and management committees, he brings valuable insights from both academic and practical perspectives. His international influence is reflected in his membership in The International Academy of Management and the International Advisory Board MCC (Budapest), along with his contributions to prestigious publications including People and Strategy Journal, Corporate Ownership & Control, Harvard Deusto Business Review, European Business Review, and Expansión. His extensive bibliography includes influential works in multiple languages: in English, notable titles such as "Managing People and Organizations: Peter Drucker's Legacy" and "Now What? Leadership and Taking Charge"; in German, "Kardinaltugenden effektiver Führung"; and in Spanish, numerous editions of works on leadership, management, and organizational behavior. Currently, he is collaborating with Professor Kandarp Mehta on new works about negotiation strategies. His research and publications demonstrate a deep understanding of modern leadership challenges, generational dynamics in the workplace, and the integration of artificial intelligence in leadership practices.

Javier Estrada serves as a finance professor at IESE Business School in Barcelona, Spain, while also holding positions as partner and financial advisor at Sport Global Consulting Investments, an independent financial advisory firm. He is the exclusive advisor for the investment strategy of the Alpha Investments mutual fund. His academic credentials include an M.S. in Finance and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (USA), complemented by a B.A. in Economics from the National University of La Plata (Buenos Aires, Argentina). His expertise spans wealth management, portfolio management, investments, and law and economics. He has authored several influential books, including "Finance in a Nutshell" (FT Prentice Hall, 2005), which has been translated into Spanish, Italian, and Chinese. A second edition, titled "The FT Guide to Understanding Finance," was published in 2011 and translated into Korean. He also wrote "The Essential Financial Toolkit: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Finance But Were Afraid to Ask" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011). As a member of the CFA Institute's Speaker Retainer Program, he teaches open enrollment programs and various courses on personal finance and wealth management. Adding a unique dimension to his profile, he was also a tennis instructor.

Joan Enric Ricart, Fellow of SMS and EURAM, serves as Professor of Strategic Management and holds the Carl Schroeder Chair at IESE Business School. His leadership roles include Director of the Strategic Management Department (1993-2016), Director of the Doctoral Program (1995-2006), and Associate Dean of Research (2001-2006). His distinguished career features prominent positions as Founding President of the European Management Academy (EURAM), President of the Strategic Management Society, and Vice President of the Iberoamerican Management Academy. He currently serves as Director of the Center for Globalization and Strategy, Co-academic Director of IESE Cities in Motion, and Academic Director of the UN Center of Excellence for PPP for Cities. His influence extends to the World Economic Forum, where he serves on the Advisory Board of the Future of Urban Development and Service Initiative. His extensive publication record includes books and chapters with prestigious publishers like Edward Elgar, J. Wiley and Sons, McGraw-Hill, and NCC-Blackwell, alongside numerous articles in leading academic journals including Econometrica, Strategic Management Journal, and the Quarterly Journal of Economics. His current research focuses on cities, business models, organizational design, general management roles, and service activity offshoring decisions.

Jaume Llopis is a renowned business executive and academic with extensive corporate leadership experience. His academic credentials include a degree in Political Science, Economics and Business from the University of Barcelona, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a Ph.D. in Economics and Business Management from Ramon Llull University. As a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors, he brings both scholarly and practical expertise to his work. His corporate career includes serving as CEO of major companies including Moulinex, Nestlé, AGF Unión-Fénix, and Borges International Group. His board experience spans over 49 multinational and family-owned companies across Europe, America, and Africa, including membership in Telefónica's Disruptive Council. As an author, he has published several influential books, including the bestseller "Management by Lies: Myths and Lies in Business Management," which received recognition from The New York Times as one of the month's best management books. His other notable works include "The New Coordinates of General Management" and "What Good Managers Do: The Challenge of the 21st Century." His contributions to business education include developing IESE cases and technical notes, and organizing the IESE Food and Beverage Meetings (1992-2019), which he extended to IPADE Business School in Mexico from 2015.

Marc Badia serves as Deputy Dean of IESE Business School and is a full professor in the Department of Accounting and Control, where he oversees both the MBA and MiM programs on IESE's Executive Committee. He holds a Ph.D. in Financial Accounting from Columbia University (New York). His research has been published in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Accounting and Economics, Journal of Accounting Research, The Accounting Review, and Contemporary Accounting Research. Beyond his academic work, he has extensive consulting experience in business valuation and quantitative trading strategies based on fundamentals. He currently serves on the board of directors of a family-owned company.

Mario Capizzani serves as a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Business Management at IESE Business School, where he has established himself as a versatile educator and researcher. His teaching portfolio spans multiple programs, including executive education, MBA, and Global Executive MBA programs. He holds key academic leadership positions as the co-director of the Executive Development Program (PDD) and directs several international Custom Programs. His research has gained recognition through publications in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Retailing and the Journal of the Association for Consumer Research

Miguel Antón serves as a professor in the Department of Financial Management at IESE Business School, bringing extensive academic and research expertise in finance and corporate governance. His educational background includes bachelor's and master's degrees in Economics from the University of Navarra, an M.Sc. in Economics and Finance from CEMFI (established by the Bank of Spain), and a Ph.D. in Finance from the London School of Economics

Mike Rosenberg serves as Professor of the Practice of Management in IESE's Strategic Management department, where he has been teaching since joining part-time in 1999 before becoming a full-time faculty member in 2003. His extensive career includes significant roles as Automotive Practice Leader at Heidrick & Struggles and 15 years as a Management consultant with A.T. Kearney and Arthur D. Little. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. from Cranfield University, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture from the University of Michigan. He has authored three influential books: "Strategy and Sustainability" (2018), which examines business-environment relationships from a corporate perspective; "Strategy and Geopolitics" (2018), which addresses the intersection of business strategy with global political dynamics; and his most recent work, "Learning to Fly," which provides guidance on career management in today's complex business environment. He currently teaches in IESE's MBA and Executive Education programs, focusing on strategy, geopolitics, and sustainability, while also maintaining a weekly blog titled "Doing Business on the Earth.

Mireia Las Heras serves as an associate professor at IESE Business School - University of Navarra and directs the International Center for Work and Family, where she has made significant contributions to understanding workplace dynamics and family integration. Her diverse academic background includes an industrial engineering degree, an MBA from IESE Business School, and a Doctorate in Business Administration from Boston University. As a prolific researcher, she has published extensively in prestigious journals such as Human Relations, Journal of Vocational Behavior, and Journal of Organizational Behavior, focusing on work-family issues, female leadership, and talent development. She chairs the influential International Work Family Conference in Barcelona, which brings together researchers from around the world every two years. Her expertise has earned her recognition as a World Economic Forum Expert in Leadership, Behavioral Sciences, and Workforce Employment. Since 2019, she has led the International Center for Work and Family, where she collaborates with leading companies worldwide to ensure high-quality, high-impact research. Her work on Corporate Family Responsibility (CFR) has influenced organizational policies across multiple countries, and she has co-edited five research books on related topics. Beyond her academic work, she maintains an active presence in professional networks and social media, engaging with thousands of followers globally and contributing to public discourse on workplace dynamics and leadership development

Yago de la Cierva is a Professor of Managing People in Organizations at IESE Business School, bringing extensive expertise in crisis communication and media management. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Navarra and a Law degree from the University of Santiago de Compostela. His professional career spans four key areas of communication: audiovisual journalism, corporate communication, university teaching, and crisis consulting.