Miquel Rodriguez Planas

Miquel Rodriguez Planas is an experienced professional in economic development and public-private partnerships, currently serving as the Director of Economic Development at Barcelona City Council since 2019, where responsibilities include managing a budget of approximately 50M€ and overseeing areas such as tourism, retail, and social economy. Rodriguez Planas has held multiple leadership positions in various organizations, including as a founding member of the World Association of PPP Units & Professionals and a manager at IESE Business School, focusing on logistics and public-private sector collaboration. Previous roles also include Chief Operating Officer at UManresa-Fundació Universitària del Bages and Public Policies Analyst at the Generalitat de Catalunya. Educational credentials include a Master's Degree in Social Sciences from Universitat Oberta de Catalunya and extensive academic qualifications in economics and public administration.