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About IE Foundation

We are a non-profit committed to unlocking the potential of individuals, driving research and innovation, and building a global community that fosters meaningful impact.
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History of IE Foundation

IE Foundation was established in 1997. According to its President Diego del Alcázar Silvela, its original objective was to “take whatever actions necessary to efficiently contribute to business development, and in particular, to benefit the least advantaged sectors of the population by promoting the incorporation of young people into business.

In the more than twenty-five years since then, the Foundation has worked to carry out this initial vision and expand its work to new areas.

Today, IE Foundation is dedicated to promoting IE University's values by developing collaborative initiatives and providing resources aimed at funding scholarships to empower of young talent, generating and disseminating cutting-edge knowledge, and contributing to the development of the IE community and society as a whole.

Geographically speaking, it now operates throughout Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, Northern Africa, and Southeast Asia. In the United States, it works specifically through its sister foundation, the IE US Fund, to further its mission and initiatives.

Leadership

The leaders of IE Foundation come from diverse backgrounds and bring a range of expertise. They are united by a deep commitment to higher education and societal progress.
Discover more about the people driving the mission of IE Foundation.

    • Diego del Alcázar Silvela

      Diego del Alcázar Silvela

      President of the IE Foundation

    • Isabela del Alcázar Benjumea

      Isabela del Alcázar Benjumea

    • Diego del Alcázar Benjumea

      Diego del Alcázar Benjumea

    • Salvador Carmona Moreno

      Salvador Carmona Moreno

    • María Cordón Muro

    • Ana de la Cruz Selgas

      Ana de la Cruz Selgas

    • Gonzalo Garland Hilbck

      Gonzalo Garland Hilbck

      Executive Vice President of IE Foundation

    • Juan José Güemes Barrios

      Juan José Güemes Barrios

    • Mar Hurtado de Mendoza

      Mar Hurtado de Mendoza

    • Santiago Iñiguez de Onzoño

      Santiago Iñiguez de Onzoño

    • Macarena Rosado Corral

      Macarena Rosado Corral

      Secretary of the Board

    •  Ines Drieselman

      Ines Drieselman