Faculty Stories

“Having studied in the US and in Spain, I understand the pros and cons of different educational institutions, and I value the achievement of IE University even more.”

“Having goals is fundamental to being well centered individuals with a purpose, and nothing beats the satisfaction of knowing we are meant for something, and that something is for us to decide.”

“By exploring universal ideas, we can learn how to live our life.”

"It’s important to stop and realize how much you have learned and achieved along the way. If there is still a lot you need to achieve, then great—you just need to go and get it!"

“When you are learning, he says, you experience flashes of insight as well as the sensation of achievement and growth. But these benefits only come with the acceptance of difficulty and a willingness to challenge yourself to live beyond your comfort zone.”

“The key to achieving success is to not confuse what society understands as success with what you would consider it to be.”

“I think my professional experience in different jurisdictions has enabled me to teach with a very practical approach that encourages my students to identify and analyze how to create opportunities and resolve disputes in international transactions.”

“The need to explain the law has served me all these years to improve and deepen my knowledge.”

“I find it thrilling to be able to bring in some of my experiences in the field to the classroom, especially in such a diverse environment as IE University.”

“In order to achieve success, you must commit to something you really love.”

“I believe it is critical to understand cultural differences and to be able to work in a diverse environment, which is exactly what IE University provides for both its professors and students.”

“Diversity is definitely challenging, but also an added value that makes you grow as a person, no matter how old you are.”

“One of the keys to success is being humble and embracing new knowledge. The more you learn, the more you realize that there are so many new things to complement your vision. A passion for learning is key—there is no limit to your brain!”

“The key to success is knowing what you want, setting goals and working until you achieve them.”

“As much as theory is key, it becomes dust in the wind when it is not applied or implemented into a tangible end product.”

“What I like most about teaching is providing students with useful information that can complement their knowledge and help them overcome any barriers along the way.”

“I think IE University is the best school in Madrid, and teaching here has opened my eyes to diversity and a higher academic standard.”

"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard."