Iñigo Merino

Iñigo Merino has a strong background in strategy consulting and hospitality management. Iñigo has worked as a Director of Strategy at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts since 2023. Prior to that, they served as the Chief of Staff, APAC at Radisson Hotel Group from 2022 to 2023. Iñigo also has extensive experience at Arthur D. Little, starting as an Intern Business Analyst in 2015 and rising to the position of Manager. During their time at Arthur D. Little, they worked on various consulting projects in industries such as FMCG, telecommunications, manufacturing, travel-tech, and tourism, gaining expertise in different countries including Spain, Austria, Netherlands, Sweden, and the Middle East. Additionally, they have held roles as a Business Analyst and Consultant at Arthur D. Little. Before entering the consulting field, Iñigo gained experience as a Summer Intern at Grupo Riberebro, assisting the financial department. Iñigo also served as a Summer Intern at BBVA and gained valuable experience as a Student Ambassador and university tour guide at Lancaster University.

Iñigo Merino attended Universidad Pontificia Comillas from 2012 to 2016, where they earned an International Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree with a focus on Business Administration and Management. During the same period, they also studied at Lancaster University and obtained a Euro BBA degree with a specialization in BBA Management. Prior to this, Iñigo attended the American School of Bilbao from 2004 to 2012 and the Westhill Institute in Mexico DF from 2000 to 2004. No specific degree or field of study was mentioned for their time at these institutions. Additionally, Iñigo's attendance at UC Santa Barbara was not provided with start and end years, and no degree or field of study information was given for this institution.