Mercedes Pardo

Mercedes Pardo is a seasoned leader in the maritime education and consulting sector, serving as CEO of Instituto Marítimo Español since 1994, where responsibilities include postgraduate maritime training, professional courses, and consulting services. Additionally, Mercedes Pardo holds the position of Presidenta at Educacion Azul since October 2021 and has been the Directora de la Catedra del Mar at UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia since June 2019. Educational credentials include degrees from Universidad Complutense de Madrid and Universidad Pontificia Comillas, complemented by early education at Colegio San Patricio and Ecole Brillantmont.