Javier Lopez. Email & Phone Number

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain

Manages the Institutional Relations of Santander Universidades (Santander Group), including agreements with relevant universities (Harvard, MIT, London School of Economics, Chicago, etc.) and international organizations (European Commission, UNESCO, IDB, OECD, etc.)Defines the strategic guidelines for the management of activities supporting Higher Education (+100 million euros annually) with special emphasis on education, employability and entrepreneurship programs.Leads the team that renews the portfolio of global Education and Employment programs, as well as its management platform (now Santander Open Academy)Designs and implements an impact assessment model to understand and communicate the scope of the Santander Universities mission globally and in all countries where it operates

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain

He represents, first as Vice President and then as a member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Association of Foundations, the Spanish foundation sector in its relations with associations from other countries, especially Germany and the USA.Founding member of the AEF Education Working Group, participating in the conceptual definition and launch of the Intelligent Inventory of actions of Spanish foundations in favour of education.

A Coruña, Spain

Under his leadership, the Foundation's activity, well known for its cultural offering and postgraduate scholarships, evolved towards a Foundation more focused on education and research.He positioned the Foundation as a benchmark in educational innovation (EducaBarrié, Piteas Programme,...), science and technology transfer (Science Fund - currently IGNICIA Program - , Oxford Innovation Society meetings...) and professional development of researchers (Gradschool...).All of the above, without neglecting support for the social sector from the Más Social Programme, focused on the professionalization of management and fundraising, as well as the determined drive to enhance the value of Galicia's heritage with such emblematic projects as the restoration of the Pórtico de la Gloria or collaborations with the Real Academia Galega (Portal das Palabras...)

Santiago De Compostela, Spain

He is promoting a transformation of the foundation's mission, moving from a foundation focused on the management of scholarships and research contracts to becoming a business development agency of the Galician University System (SUG).Under his leadership, the area of ​​training and scholarships is strengthened to improve the incorporation of university talent in the labour market and, at the same time, collaboration programmes with companies (Espacios de Innovacion...) are delivered to articulate larger research projects, as well as for the raising of national and European funds.

Madrid, Community Of Madrid, Spain

In parallel to the Investment Management of UNIRISCO Galicia, he undertook the launch of the company and the raising of the first fund (i+ UNIFONDO) during 2004 and 2005.Once operations had begun, he was responsible for identifying investment opportunities in technology-based companies in Spain and Portugal. He was also in charge of the first evaluation of the projects and their presentation to the Investment Committee.

Santiago De Compostela, Spain

Responsible for the launch of the first seed capital company in Spain and Portugal specialising in investing in spin-offs from the academic and scientific sector.Management of a work team that took on the entire business process from the identification of an investment opportunity to divestment, including evaluation, negotiation, closing and monitoring of investments.

Responsible for the management of IGAPE's entrepreneurial programmes, as well as the coordination of the European Business and Innovation Centre (BIC Galicia)

Costa Da Morte, Galicia, Spain

Responsible for the implementation of the Regional Development Plan of A Costa da Morte (Galicia) and the preparation of the candidacy for the European Leader II Programme

Ourense, Galicia, Spain

Responsible for the commercial activity of the Ourense branch opened by the Caixa Geral Group within its expansion throughout Spain

Responsible for the management of the European Information Centre of Galicia in collaboration with the European Commission with the aim of explaining to companies in the region the opportunities and challenges associated with the creation of the European Single Market

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

Internship at the Brussels headquarters of the Fundacion Galicia Europa in order to gain a first-hand understanding of how European institutions work, particularly in the area of ​​educational and social policies.

Santiago De Compostela, Galicia, Spain

Local Development Agent in charge of implementing a Training and Professional Insertion Plan in collaboration with the National Employment Institute (INEM)

Santiago De Compostela, Galicia, Spain

Technician in charge of supervising the first survey on retail sector in Galicia, as well as the design of the first commercial census of Galicia.

Strategic Management And Social Leadership Programme, Management

Master In Economics, Economy