Dimitris Bountolos

Dimitris Bountolos is a visionary C-level executive with over two decades of experience driving growth and success for organizations in various industries. As Chief Information & Innovation Officer for Ferrovial, he leads the company's efforts to adopt innovative technologies and sustainable practices for continued growth and diversification across the energy, mobility, construction, airport, and concession domains. He has a proven track record of creating and leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. With a background in entrepreneurship, strategy consulting, and corporate leadership, Dimitris has a deep understanding of how to identify and scale new business opportunities. He has successfully led change management and transformation programs in B2C, B2B, and B2G environments, utilizing technology and digitalization to catalyze reinvention and sustained positive impact. Dimitris's extensive experience spans several continents, including time as a founder and partner of start-ups in the deep tech domain and management positions in the airline industry as VP of Customer Experience and Madrid Airport Director at Iberia. He also served as Chief Digital Officer of Latam Airlines, senior advisor to NASA's Chief Innovation Officer, and a global advisor for digital transformation in the travel, transportation, and logistics sector at McKinsey. With a master's degree in Civil Engineering and advanced management education from institutions such as Stanford, ESADE, and IESE, Dimitris is a well-rounded and highly qualified leader. He sits on several advisory boards, including Future Travel Experience, EIT Digital, CIONET, Future Trends Forum, and the CIO Council of WSJ.