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Morales Plaza, José Ignacio
PhD: Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Biography
José Ignacio Morales is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Finance and Accounting at CUNEF Universidad. Prof. Morales is the Managing Partner of Terrano Capital. Previously, he was CEO of Vía Célere (largest developer in Iberia). Before that, he led the Strategy & Finance area at the Sener Group. He held positions as an independent board member in different companies: RESA (student housing), Grupo Masaveu (industrial conglomerate), Masaveu Inmobiliaria (REIT EUR 2 Bn AuM), ITP (aerospace), Sener Group (engineering, technology & infra), Torresol Energy (renewable energy), and Vía Célere (real estate). Before that, Mr. Morales worked in investment banking (BBVA), the pharmaceutical industry (F. Hoffmann-La Roche), and consulting (PwC) in Spain, Switzerland, and the USA.
He is author of several books and articles published in various professional journals in the fields of M&A, finance, and business management.
Education
PhD in Economics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, 2011
Master in Business Administration, IESE Business School, 2004
Bachelor os Science in Business Administration, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, 1997
Research Interests
Corporate finance, business valuation, and the world of debt.
Professional Career
Member of the Executive and Academic Committee of CIIA® (Certified International Investment Analyst) and Board Member of the Certification Council for CEVE® (Certified Business Valuation Expert). Member of the Board of Directors of the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts (IEAF) from 2016 to 2024