Alvaro Rico, PhD, currently serves as Director de Innovación y Desarrollo at ILUNION FORMACIÓN and is a partner at EJE&CON Asociación Española de Ejecutiv@s y Consejer@s, promoting gender-inclusive talent in leadership roles. As Socio Director at AcademIA 360 Consultores, Alvaro Rico specializes in strategic consulting for the education sector, focusing on organizational transformation and business model innovation. Additionally, Alvaro Rico has held various academic positions, including Professor in multiple universities and Director of higher education initiatives, and has experience in senior management roles across several educational organizations, emphasizing innovation and operational excellence. Alvaro Rico possesses an extensive educational background with degrees in law, finance, and digital transformation, complemented by professional development in management and digital business.