Chair Appointment Ceremony - IE Chair in Operational Excellence

Join us for the Chair Appointment Ceremony and Launch of the IE Chair in Operational Excellence — a milestone event underscoring IE University’s commitment to academic excellence with real-world impact.

This special occasion will celebrate the appointment of Fabrizio Salvador, Professor of Operations Management and Vice-Rector for Applied Research at IE University.

Opening remarks by Manuel Muñiz, Provost of IE University and Chair of IE New York College, will highlight the strategic importance of Academic Chairs as engines of innovation and societal value. The evening will also feature Juan Santaló, Vice-Rector of Faculty and Research, who will share insights on the academic significance of the Chair and its role within IE’s broader research strategy.

An insightful conversation will follow between Fabrizio Salvador and Elena Moral, Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer at Talgo and Executive MBA graduate from IE Business School. Together, they will explore the powerful intersection between academic research and operational excellence in practice.

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate a defining moment in IE University’s academic journey and its commitment to driving meaningful impact!