Marina Carretero Vallejo
About Marina Carretero Vallejo
Marina Carretero Vallejo is the Product Management & Delivery Europe Region SN Lead at Arup, with a background in architecture and extensive experience in digital transformation and computational design.
Company
Marina Carretero Vallejo currently works at Arup, holding key roles within the organization’s European operations. Arup is globally recognized for its commitment to innovative and sustainable solutions in the built environment. Marina contributes significantly to their product management and digital transformation efforts in Europe.
Title
Marina Carretero Vallejo serves as the Product Management & Delivery Europe Region SN Lead at Arup. She also holds the position of Digital Transformation / Product Manager for the Madrid office, demonstrating her versatile expertise in leading digital initiatives and managing product delivery across the region.
Education and Expertise
Marina Carretero Vallejo has a diverse educational background that spans several prestigious institutions. She completed a Master’s Module in Machine Learning & AI for the EAC Industry at King's College London (2020-2021). She holds a certificate in Digital Product Management from IEBS (2021-2022) and completed her studies in Programación informática at 42 (2019-2021). Marina earned her Bachelor's degree in Architecture & Design with a minor in Business Administration from IE Business School (2008-2013). Her extensive education contributes to her deep understanding of digital processes and architectural design.
Professional Background
Marina Carretero Vallejo has accumulated a robust professional background in architecture, digital transformation, and product management. Her career at Arup began as a Lighting Designer (2014-2019) in Manchester, UK, and evolved into leadership roles within the firm. She co-founded sinblanca., focusing on business development (2013-2014), and gained international experience as an architectural assistant at Studio Mumbai Architects (2012) in Mumbai, and Kinzo Berlin (2011) in Berlin. Marina’s early career also includes a role as Part I Architectural Assistant at GIlBartolome ADW in Madrid (2010).
Skills and Contributions
In her role at Arup, Marina Carretero Vallejo engages with non-technical stakeholders, digital teams, and specialists to deliver value-driven digital services. She coordinates research and knowledge sharing within the Product Management & Delivery discipline, driving excellence across the firm's global Skills Network. Marina is instrumental in promoting deep intra- and inter-disciplinary expertise and fostering a culture of innovation. Her background in computational design and digital processes for the built environment underpins her contributions to Arup’s mission.