María López
About María López
María López is a Change Manager currently at Save the Children, where she has worked since 2012. She also serves as Managing Director & Partner at Boston Consulting Group, leading their Health Care practice in Iberia and South America.
Work at Save the Children
María López has been serving as a Change Manager at Save the Children since 2012. In this role, she leads initiatives aimed at driving organizational change and improving operational effectiveness. Her focus includes the Women’s Initiative, where she works to promote gender equality and empower women within the organization and the communities it serves.
Experience at Boston Consulting Group
María López has extensive experience at Boston Consulting Group (BCG). She started as a Project Leader from 2011 to 2014 and later became a Principal from 2014 to 2018, both roles based in the Madrid Area, Spain. Currently, she holds the position of Managing Director & Partner, a role she has occupied since 2018. As a core member of BCG’s People & Organization practice, she contributes to various projects focusing on organizational development and transformation.
Education and Expertise
María López holds a PhD in Organometallic Chemistry from Heriot-Watt University. She also studied at Universidad de Zaragoza, where she earned a Licenciatura in Químicas. Additionally, she completed a Business Education Program at Babson College in 2008. Her educational background supports her expertise in managing change and leading initiatives in both the corporate and non-profit sectors.
Leadership in Health Care Practice
At Boston Consulting Group, María López leads the Health Care practice in Iberia and South America. She is also a member of BCG's Health Care Scientist Network, where she collaborates with other professionals to address challenges in the health care sector. Her leadership in this area emphasizes the importance of integrating scientific insights into business strategies.