Aguilar Lopez, José
Helping organizations navigate change through people-centered leadership and authentic commitment

General Information

Name: José Aguilar López
Current Position: Partner and CEO at MindValue
Location: Greater Madrid Metropolitan Area, Spain
LinkedIn Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/joseaguilar1
Personal Website: www.mindvalue.com

"In times of weak loyalties and short fidelities, sincere and stable connection to a project is valued. The market is full of mercenaries, yet we eagerly seek those willing to unleash their talent to achieve shared results without focusing solely on immediate compensation."

Specialties

Change Management
Leadership Development
Employee Engagement
Corporate Culture
Crisis Communication
Talent Retention
Organizational Transformation
Business Ethics
Executive Coaching
Strategic Management
Corporate Social Responsibility
Human Resources
Management Consulting
Humanistic Leadership
Business Philosophy

Areas of Expertise

  • Change Management and Organizational Transformation
  • Leadership Development and People Management
  • Commitment and Talent Engagement
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Crisis Communication and Reputation Management

Key Achievements

  • Awarded "The Best Management Book" by Management International Forum (MIF) for "La soledad del directivo" (2006).
  • Recognized as "Most Valuable Speaker" by Interban Network (2008).
  • Awarded "Thinker" prize by Manager Forum Madrid (2011).
  • Awarded "Best Professor" by EOI Business School (2017).
  • Directed the Nebrija-Santander Chair of Corporate Social Responsibility.
  • Led the Chair of Human Behavior in Organizations at Foro Europeo Business School.
  • Published author of 12+ management books and numerous professional articles.
  • Advisor to more than 300 clients across 30 countries on three continents.

Notable Professional Experience

  • Partner and CEO at MindValue (2004 - Present) • Leading a consulting firm specialized in advising senior management. • Developing models for assessment, adaptation, and implementation of cultural guidelines for organizations in change processes. • Providing advisory services on communication policy in crisis situations. • Consulting on consolidation of corporate reputation and executive coaching.
  • Member of Top Ten Management Spain (2005 - 2022) • Part of an elite group recognized as leading management experts in Spain.
  • Professor at EOI Business School (2002 - Present) • Teaching Management and Human Behavior in Organizations.
  • Professor at Galicia Business School (2016 - Present) • Associate professor in management disciplines.
  • Director of the Nebrija Santander Chair in Corporate Social Responsibility (2013 - 2014) • Leading academic research and business application in CSR.

Academic Background and Certifications

  • Academic Education: • PhD in Philosophy - University of Navarra • PDD (Management Development Program) - IESE Business School (2004) • Universidad Nebrija • Centro de Estudios Garrigues

Teaching Experience

  • Professor at EOI Business School (2002 - Present) • Teaching Management and Human Behavior in Organizations.
  • Professor at Galicia Business School (2016 - Present) • Associate professor focusing on leadership and management.
  • Directed the Chair of Human Behavior in Organizations • Foro Europeo Business School, Navarra.
  • Guest lecturer at numerous universities across Europe and America: • Universidad de Monterrey (Mexico) • Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey • Universidad del Turabo (Puerto Rico) • Universidad del Mayab (Mexico) • Universidad Latina de Panama

Research and Publications

  • Author, co-author or coordinator of numerous management books: • "La soledad del directivo" (Lid, 2006) - Winner of The Best Management Book award • "La gestión del cambio" (Ariel, 2003) • "La ética en los negocios" (Ariel, 2002) • "Will Management" (GEC, 2004) • "En busca del compromiso" (Almuzara, 2006) • "Forjadores de líderes" (LID, 2007) • "En clave de talento" (LID, 2008) • "Liderazgo humanista y de servicio" (Foro Europeo, 2009) • "Crecer después de una crisis" (Crecento! Publishing, 2009) • "Claves del Management" (LID, 2013) • "Humanismo empresarial y calidad directiva" (EDYDE, 2014) • "El nuevo liderazgo" (Editorial Círculo Rojo, 2016)
  • Regular contributor to: • Banca & Finanzas • Anthropos • Atlántida • Capital Humano • AEDIPE • Iniciativa Emprendedora • Radio Intereconomía • emprendiendo.com

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Editorial Board of Executive Excellence
  • Member of the Jury for the Deloitte & Touche Award for Solidarity Economy from La Caixa
  • Vice President of ASIEMA (International Association for Management Studies)
  • Member of Thinking Heads platform of keynote speakers

Languages

  • Spanish (Native)
  • English (Professional Working)
  • French (Professional Working)

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