Cristina Aparicio Maeztu

Cristina Aparicio Maeztu serves as the General Director of Energy Transition and Circular Economy for the Community of Madrid, overseeing critical areas such as Energy, Waste, Decarbonization, and Environmental Assessment with an annual budget of 140 million euros and a team of 360 professionals. Additionally, Cristina holds positions as a Board Member at Canal de Isabel II and the Energy Foundation of the Community of Madrid. With prior roles in CEMEX, including Global Climate Change and Environment Manager and Venture Capital & Operations Director, Cristina has extensive experience in sustainability strategy and environmental policy implementation. Educational qualifications include an Executive MBA from IESE Business School and specialized studies in Circular Economy and Waste Management from MIT and EPFL.