A bridge between the university and society
UTAMED's Social Council was created to serve as a strategic space for dialogue and cooperation between the university community and leading figures across the economic, social, institutional, and cultural spheres.
Its role is essential in guiding the growth of the university's mission, contributing an outside perspective grounded in the realities of its environment. It also helps consolidate an academic and innovative model at UTAMED that is committed to the European values of excellence, sustainability, social cohesion, and progress.
The Council takes part in the university's strategic direction and institutional outreach, strengthening UTAMED's real-world ties to Andalusia, the Mediterranean, and Europe, and fostering partnerships that expand the institution's academic, social, and economic impact.
Members of the UTAMED University Social Council
A career diplomat and expert in international relations. He currently directs the Diplomatic Institute of the MedOr Foundation in Rome and teaches at institutions including IE University, the University of Navarra, and the University of Málaga.
He has held senior international positions, serving as United Nations Deputy Secretary-General and Special Envoy for Libya, as well as European Union Special Representative for the Southern Mediterranean. In Spain, he served as Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Secretary General of the Presidency of the Government.
Doctor of Sport Sciences and an internationally recognized researcher. He currently serves as Vice Rector for Faculty, Research, and Knowledge Transfer at UTAMED.
He has led national and international research projects and held key positions at the Royal Spanish Tennis Federation, with an extensive body of scientific work and wide institutional recognition.
Entrepreneur, investor, and leading voice in education and technology. He currently serves as President of UTAMED and is a co-founder of the MEDAC Institute.
He brings more than 25 years of experience building and scaling ventures, and has invested in over 50 technology companies. He is a driving force behind Spain's educational and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
A lawyer specializing in data protection and regulatory compliance. He currently works as legal advisor to public and private organizations.
He previously served as Legal Director at Grupo Dabo Consulting and as Data Protection Officer for a range of institutions, bringing broad experience in regulation and specialized training.
Journalist and communications executive. He currently leads communications at the Unicaja Banking Foundation.
For more than a decade he served as editor-in-chief of the newspaper SUR, leading its digital transformation and establishing it as a central voice in the public and economic life of Málaga.
Doctor of Law and a leading figure in the legal and social fields. He currently serves as Secretary General of the Law and Disability Foundation and as a university professor.
He has held senior positions at ONCE (Spain's National Organization for the Blind) and across the nonprofit sector, playing a central role in disability policy, social economy, and human rights.
Educator, entrepreneur, and expert in educational transformation. She currently chairs the Observatory for the Future of Education and the Scientific Council of EducAcción at the Autonomous University of Madrid.
She has led innovative educational and business ventures, founding impact-driven initiatives and earning international recognition in sustainability, leadership, and education.
Economist specializing in macroeconomics and international trade. She is currently a doctoral candidate at CEMFI and a member of the Scientific Council of the Elcano Royal Institute.
She has worked in international settings including Bruegel and Citigroup, with a focus on economic analysis and European public policy.
Entrepreneur and hospitality executive. She is currently co-founder and CEO of B bou, a hotel group with a strong presence on the Costa del Sol.
She has a distinguished record in strategic management and the development of innovative tourism projects, and has been honored with the Andalusian Businesswoman in Tourism Award.
Doctor of Law and university professor at ICADE. He currently works as a consultant in digital ethics and governance and serves as senior advisor at HD/Advisors Acento and Evercom, as well as founding partner of DemosLab.
Over a distinguished political career, he served as Secretary of State for Culture and as Secretary of State for the Information Society and Digital Agenda. He is a political analyst for Cadena SER and contributes to outlets including El País and La Vanguardia.
Global Director of Public Affairs Strategy at Telefónica, where she leads corporate diplomacy and international institutional relations.
Over an extensive political career, she served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Health, as a member of the Congress of Deputies, and as Secretary of State for Latin America. She currently chairs the Brazil-Spain Chamber of Commerce.
Founder and CEO of Alto Intelligence and co-founder of Constella, both leading companies in cyber intelligence and digital risk.
A global cybersecurity entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and advisor to international organizations, he has served on the boards of entities including Telefónica Tech and the Elcano Royal Institute.
General Objectives and Responsibilities of the Social Council
Its work seeks to advance academic excellence, innovation, and the university's contribution to society through the following areas of activity:
Driving a sustained effort to align degree programs with the evolving body of knowledge that society requires at any given moment.
Serving as a link between the University and local, regional, and national government institutions, facilitating measures that improve the quality of higher education and promote models of academic excellence.
Promoting the development of studies and analysis related to online university education.
Supporting the University's contribution to society, particularly through collaboration and knowledge transfer with the private sector.
Advancing UTAMED's social responsibility as a private, fully online university.
Functions of the Social Council
- Formulating strategic recommendations and proposals for the University's Board of Directors.
- Issuing reports and assessments on the institutional, academic, and strategic development of the University.
- Promoting and facilitating the University's collaboration with businesses, public administrations, academic institutions, and private entities.
- Advancing initiatives aimed at developing patronage programs, sponsorships, and other forms of external funding that strengthen the University institutionally.
- Reporting, where applicable, on strategic plans, institutional programs, and initiatives of particular significance to the University.
- Promoting the social, cultural, scientific, and economic outreach of the University within its national and international environment.
- Carrying out any other functions entrusted to it by the University's Board of Directors.
