Dr. Neus Vila Brunet

Equipped with a strong educational background, professional experience in a variety of organizations and years of teaching experience, Dr. Neus Vila Brunet is known both for her work in regional development, and for her systemic approach to further exploring organizational behavior, leadership and entrepreneurship. Dr. Vila Brunet earned her BBA from the Autonomous University of Barcelona (UAB) and used this opportunity to develop her international experience by studying abroad at the University of California Santa Barbara. Next, Dr. Vila obtained a master’s degree at the University of Barcelona, where she studied globalization, development and cooperation, followed by international comparative rural policies studies. The process of earning her PhD has further exposed Dr. Vila to academia, where she has prospered and published multiple articles, book chapters, technical reports and educational materials. Her experience in a large variety of sectors is a valuable asset, and has seen her work with General Motors, the European and Catalonian governments, the Spanish bank BBVA among others.