Álvaro Maruenda Rodrigo

Álvaro Maruenda Rodrigo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic partnerships and business development. Currently serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development for Nike's Advanced Innovation segment, Álvaro focuses on the Nike Explore Team, specifically in digital product creation and advanced athlete concepts. Prior to this role, Álvaro directed a global team at Samsung Electronics America, specializing in emerging technologies. Álvaro's background includes leadership positions at Bloomberg Media, where responsibilities encompassed content partnerships across multiple regions, and a board membership with the Sociedad Interamericana de Prensa, advocating for press freedom. Álvaro's educational background includes degrees from New York University, Cornell University, the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and the University of Valencia, emphasizing finance and international business.