Borja Alonso de Linaje Perez

Borja Alonso de Linaje Perez is an Associate Professor at IE Business School, IE University, and holds key leadership roles including Academic Director of the Advanced Management Program (AMP) since 2019 and the Global Executive MBA with BBVA since 2021. He also teaches Entrepreneurship at IE Business School and collaborates on corporate innovation projects with Headspring.

His academic background:

• MBA, IE Business School, Spain (2011)
• Master in Automotive Engineering, Chalmers University, Sweden (2006)
• Industrial Engineering, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, Spain (2006)
• Bachelor in Humanities (candidate), UOC

Borja's research focuses on entrepreneurship and innovation in bioenergy, agriculture, and feed industries. He has co-founded multiple ventures including Camelina Company España (sold to a US biofuels corporation), Doxel Petcare, and Excel Supplements Europe. His expertise spans startup development, strategic partnerships, fundraising (both private and public), and managing international R&D projects.

Prior to academia, he gained extensive experience in the aviation industry at ITP (2006-2010). His unique blend of academic and entrepreneurial experience positions him as a leading figure in corporate innovation and executive education.