Faculty
Faculty
The faculty of Leadership Reimagined are not academics who study the arts from a distance. They are practitioners, a theatre director with 28 years of productions, a filmmaker and screenwriter, a philosopher, a storytelling expert, a cultural studies scholar, who have spent their careers inside the disciplines they teach, and who know how to connect that practice to what happens inside organizations.
What makes this faculty unusual is not any one profile, but the combination. Organizational science, artistic methodology, philosophical thinking, and executive communication, brought together by two program directors who designed the experience specifically for senior leaders.
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Co-Academic Directors of the Leadership Reimagined Program
Co-Academic Directors of the Leadership Reimagined Program
Victoria M. Bamond, PhD, is a senior higher education leader with over 20 years of academic leadership experience, holding a PhD in Humanities (Cum Laude) from Universidad Carlos III de Madrid. She earned both a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and holds executive certification from Harvard Business School. She brings extensive experience leading international and multicampus teams, driving curriculum innovation, and advancing institutional strategy and internationalization. A committed mentor and advocate for leadership development, she supports emerging talent through programs such as Moving Upwards with AmCham Spain, Powertocode - Technovation Girls, and Mujeres Líderes en Educación. She is also Co-founder of BB Education Consulting, reflecting her entrepreneurial leadership in advancing strategic growth and innovation in the education sector, alongside broader engagement in organizations promoting education, research, and women’s leadership.
Victoria M. Bamond
Victoria M. Bamond
PhD | Co-Academic Director of the Program
Almudena is a leadership and organizational transformation expert with over 30 years of international experience across executive leadership, consulting, and academia. She has held senior global roles at Banco Santander, Indra, Amadeus, Ogilvy, and Accenture, leading initiatives in talent development, corporate culture, communication, and leadership transformation.
A Ph.D. in Marketing and Communication and Adjunct Professor at IE University, Almudena is recognized for her pioneering work in employer branding and leadership development. Her approach combines strategic vision, academic excellence, and hands-on executive experience to help leaders drive meaningful change and create lasting impact.
Almudena Rodríguez Tarodo
Almudena Rodríguez Tarodo
Leadership Transformation Expert | Co-Academic Director of the Program
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Faculty
FAQ'S
FAQ'S
Who teaches in the Arts-Powered Leadership Program?
The Arts-Powered Leadership Program is led by a faculty combining expertise from IE Business School and the IE School of Humanities. It is academically directed by Cristina Simón, Professor of People Management at IE Business School, and Daniel Valtueña, Humanities Adjunct Professor and Arts & Culture Lab Director at the IE School of Humanities.