Carlos Losada Marrodán

Carlos Losada Marrodán is an Associate Professor in the Department of General Management and Strategy at ESADE Business School, Universitat Ramon Llull. He serves as a researcher at both GLIGP Leadership and Innovation in Public Management Research and ESADEgov Public Governance Center. His extensive career spans academia, public administration, and corporate governance.

Professor Losada Marrodán's research focuses on public governance, leadership, strategic management, and board governance in governmental and non-profit contexts. His recent publications examine CEO selection in intergovernmental organizations, public-private partnerships, and the impact of austerity measures on public sector performance. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical governance challenges.

Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent focus on governance structures across multiple contexts. His research spans intergovernmental organizations, public administration systems, and corporate boards, with particular attention to the tension between control mechanisms and organizational effectiveness. Methodologically, his work combines case studies, large-scale surveys, and theoretical analysis to address practical governance challenges.

Professor Losada Marrodán maintains significant governance roles beyond academia:

• Board member of Gas Natural Fenosa España, SFL France, and InnoEnergy Netherlands
• Member of Advisory Council of Fundació Príncep de Girona
• Member of Universidad Loyola Andalucía foundation
• Member of Universidad de Deusto
• Coordinator of UNIJES

His career trajectory demonstrates a unique integration of practical governance experience with academic scholarship. Having served as Secretary General of Administration at the Generalitat de Catalunya and at the Inter-American Development Bank, he brings real-world insights to his research on public sector management, leadership, and organizational effectiveness.