Cristina Aparicio Maeztu

Cristina Aparicio Maeztu currently serves as the Director General of Energy Transition and Circular Economy in the Community of Madrid, overseeing significant areas including Energy, Waste, and Environmental Quality with an annual budget of 140M€ and a team of 360 professionals. In addition, Cristina holds positions as a Board Member at Fundación de la Energía de la Comunidad de Madrid and Canal de Isabel II. Previous roles include Director at CEMEX Ventures, where responsibilities encompassed launching initiatives and strategic development in climate change and sustainability, and various managerial roles at CEMEX focusing on corporate sustainability and strategic planning. Cristina's educational background includes an Executive MBA from IESE Business School and specialization in waste management and sustainable construction from institutions such as MIT Sloan and EPFL.