Isabel Aguilera is widely remembered for her role as the CEO of Google Iberia, and CEO of General Electric for Spain and Portugal. Sitting at the helm of such businesses have given Isabel valuable insight into the world of business, and now she advises in keynote speeches how executives can effectively lead. Before making her fame with Google, Isabel graduated from the University of Seville in Architecture and Urbanism, later continuing her studies at the IE Business School and IESE completing a management development program. Though she started her career in a small software company, it wasn’t long before Isabel was appointed Director-General by Google for Spain and Portugal in 2006, and later as CEO. A popular public speaker, Isabel is sought by top clients to speak on the opportunities and challenges that the 21st Century poses, along with how to manage in complex environments and keys to successful human resource management.
Isabel has also extended her knowledge to a number of other organisations, such as her work at Dell Computers, which provided an unbeatable insight into the world of technology. Throughout her career, Isabel has influenced the latest energy advancements and contributed her ideas to sustainable energy production, along with advancements of the world's largest search engine Google. With such extensive experience within the world of energy, digital and technology, Isabel has quickly become one of the most sought-after speakers on the circuit. Isabel was also the Operations General Director of NH Hotels, a role on which she had a great influence, ultimately saving the business €38 million. Isabel has also founded IMAN, her own consultancy to share her expertise.
A testament to the commitments she has made throughout her career, Isabel has been honoured with a number of prominent awards. She has been recognised as one of the Top 50 Most Influential Executives in the World by Fortune Magazine and one of the Top 25 Senior Managers in Europe by The Financial Times. She has also been listed in the 100 Most Influential People in Spain by El Mundo and as one of the 30 Most Influential Business Women in Europe by The Wall Street Journal. Outside of her commitment to Google and General Electric, Isabel has also worked as an associate professor for ESADE and the Deusto Business School and is a board member of companies such as Indra, Globalia, Banco Mare Nostrum and Egasa.
Isabel is not just a motivational speaker, but a keynote, business and after-dinner speaker too. With such a prolific career, it is no surprise that she is famed for her inspirational speeches on the technology of the 21st Century, effective leadership and the keys to successful human resources. A passionate and insightful speaker, Isabel Aguilera is the perfect choice for a range of corporate dinners, conferences and events.
