Dr. Maribel Labrado Antolín
Dr. Maribel Labrado Antolín is an accomplished expert in cultural transformation, change management, and business consultancy, with a strong academic and professional background in both the corporate and higher education sectors. Dr. Labrado Antolín holds a PhD in Business Administration and Management from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
With over five years of experience leading cultural transformation processes across Europe—including Spain, Portugal, England, and Ireland—Dr. Labrado Antolín has driven the adoption of hybrid and inclusive work models, fostering agility, innovation, and new ways of working for large, multinational teams. Her expertise extends to the design and implementation of inclusive cultures, digital skills curricula, and employee experience journeys, as well as the creation of communities of technological experts and operational excellence.
Dr. Labrado Antolín’s teaching and research experience spans more than nine years, including roles as associate professor at Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Universidad Internacional Isabel I, Universidad San Pablo CEU, and as Global Visiting Faculty at Tecnológico de Monterrey. She has also directed master’s programs and contributed to the development of educational innovation and coaching initiatives. Her research focuses on topics such as telework, digital talent, organizational flexibility, and the impact of hybrid work environments, with publications in international journals and presentations at academic and sectoral conferences.
Her professional achievements include leading large-scale cultural transformation initiatives for major technology companies, developing proprietary methodologies for organizational change, and receiving recognition for excellence in teaching and research. Dr. Labrado Antolín is also an active contributor to academic and professional communities, serving as a reviewer for scientific journals and as an invited speaker at international events.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Dr. Labrado Antolín is dedicated to advancing knowledge and practice at the intersection of business, people, and organizational culture, with a particular emphasis on innovation, diversity, and inclusion.