Maite Ibarretxe

Maite Ibarretxe has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Maite currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Climate-KIC, an organization focused on climate innovation and building innovation ecosystems. In addition, they hold the position of Associate Professor Strategy, Innovation, and Sustainable Businesses at UIBS. Maite is also a Visiting Professor at the International University of Monaco and ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara, where they teach sustainable business courses. Furthermore, they are an Advisory Board Member at the Social Innovation Academy. Previously, they served as a Partner & Director at Orchestrating Innovation. Maite also held a leadership position as the Head of Global Operations & Innovation at C&A (now Laudes) Foundation, where they professionalized the foundation and developed its global operations strategy. Maite has also contributed to the water sector, serving as the Chief Operating Officer at the International Water Association and as a Non-Executive Director at IWA Kenya and AquaRating.

Maite Ibarretxe's education history is as follows:

Maite Ibarretxe obtained a Diploma in Creating Shared Value from Harvard Business School in 2016. In the same year, they also earned a Diploma in Value Innovation - Blue Ocean Strategy from INSEAD.

In 2012, Maite Ibarretxe attended Stanford University and received Certificates in Creativity, Technology Entrepreneurship, and New Learning Environments.

In terms of their business education, Maite Ibarretxe pursued studies in Intra/Entrepreneurship, High-Tech Spin-offs, and Innovation at Cambridge Judge Business School, completing the program in 2011. Additionally, during the same year, they attained an MBI (Master in Business Innovation) from Deusto Business School in collaboration with Cambridge Judge Business School.

Prior to their business education, Maite Ibarretxe completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Business Law from the University of Deusto in 2007.

Lastly, it is known that Maite Ibarretxe achieved the Abitur and Baccalaureate degrees from Deutsche Schule Bilbao/Colegio Alemán Bilbao, although the specific years are not provided.