David del Val is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the telecommunications and technology sectors. Currently serving as a Governing Board Member for the CAMARA Project and Board Member at Utiq since 2023, David del Val also holds the position of Global Director Open Gateway at Telefónica, where responsibilities include driving product definition and coordinating global teams. With a notable tenure as CEO of Telefónica I+D, David del Val has led innovation initiatives and the incubation of new businesses. Other key roles include Chair of the Steering Board at 5TONIC, President of EyeOs, and Global Product Director for video products at Telefonica Digital. David del Val co-founded Techfoundries and managed technology at Microsoft, fostering expertise in product management and development across multiple platforms. Educational background includes a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University and an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.