Maria Pardo de Santayana

Maria Pardo de Santayana is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles across multiple industries. Currently serving as a start-up mentor at Plug and Play Tech Center, Maria previously held significant positions, including Chief Sales, Marketing and Communications Officer, and partner at Wehumans, where innovative AI-driven digital humans were developed. As a co-founder of the Women's Sports Institute, Maria contributed to promoting women's sports before its acquisition by Grupo Henneo. Prior to these roles, Maria garnered valuable experience as Global Content Director at Humanin Haus, Editor-in-Chief at Marie Claire, and Deputy Editor at GQ Magazine, among other editorial positions. Education includes courses at Esade and a degree in Journalism from Universidad CEU San Pablo, complemented by ongoing studies in digital strategy and marketing at ISDI.