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SEK Education Group, an international education group comprising SEK International Schools and Camilo José Cela University, has appointed Gonzalo Martín-Villa as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Gonzalo Martín-Villa brings a solid and extensive professional background in innovation, organizational transformation, and the management of highly complex projects in international environments. For more than twenty-five years, he developed his career at Telefónica Group, holding senior leadership positions. He has served as CEO of Telefónica IoT & Big Data Tech, Chief Innovation Officer of the Group, Head of Telefónica Educación Digital, Founder and CEO of Wayra, Head of Telefónica’s corporate venture capital funds, and most recently as Chief Operating Officer of Telefónica Tech for the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Central Europe. In all these roles, he led growth processes, the creation of new business units, the integration of emerging technologies, and the transformation of operating models.
His appointment reinforces SEK Education Group’s commitment to leading the transformation of the education sector at a time of disruption driven by technology, artificial intelligence, digitalization, and new social and professional demands.
SEK Education Group is currently experiencing a phase of growth, with a particular focus on the development of its K–12 model in the Middle East, including the imminent opening of four new schools, as well as a strong commitment to Camilo José Cela University as a benchmark for academic innovation, employability, entrepreneurship, and impact.
According to Nieves Segovia, President of SEK Education Group, “the arrival of Gonzalo Martín-Villa represents a decisive step in the evolution of our group. His experience leading complex organizations, his strategic vision, and his expertise in digital transformation in the service of social and human development will help us consolidate an organization prepared for the challenges of the future, without losing the essence of our identity.”
For his part, Gonzalo Martín-Villa stated, “we are living in a unique moment to reinvent education. Technology and artificial intelligence open up extraordinary possibilities, but true change comes from people. My goal is to contribute to the growth of the institution by combining innovation with the strong sense of purpose of our community, so that it continues to be a pioneer and a leader in the education sector.”
In his new role, Gonzalo Martín-Villa will lead a new phase focused on driving responsible digital transformation, sustainable growth, and talent development. His experience in entrepreneurship, change management, and digital education will contribute to strengthening an education group with a long-standing tradition of innovation.
