New assignment for the former prime minister Enrico Lettaappointed dean of the IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid. Current Institute President Jaques Delors will join the university, one of the world’s leading higher education institutions for training leaders in innovation and change, on November 20. Meanwhile, he will resign from the Italian Parliament when he takes up his new role. “As I said after the elections, I am returning to the University. Happy to join the University as dean. I will keep the compatible commitments as at the Delors institute, I will leave the one in Parliament which requires total dedication. It happens to me Rosanna Philippines who will be able to carry it out in the best possible way”, writes Letta on X.
The former Democratic secretary will replace the current dean and president of the board of directors of IE New York, Manuel Munizinforms a note from IE University. “This step represents my great commitment to Spain, a country clearly in vogue and with important contributions to the higher education landscape, and to IE University, a globally recognized institution with a highly diverse student population, excellent teaching staff and an innovative project,” commented Enrico Letta.
Recognized for his political experience at the highest levels both in Italy and in Europe, Letta was President of the Italian Council between 2013 and 2014 and leader of the Democratic Party from 2021 to 2023, as well as Minister of European Affairs in 1998, Minister of ‘Industry from 1999 to 2001 and member of the European Parliament from 2004 to 2009. In the academic field Enrico Letta, doctor in European Law from the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Pisa, was rector of the Paris School of International Affairs Science Po and president of the Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs (Apsia) based in Washington DC He currently chairs the Diplomatic Forum of Gesda, the Geneva Science Diplomacy Anticipator.
“Letta has been able to admirably combine dedication to public service with a brilliant academic career as a professor at illustrious universities in Europe, the United States and Australia, as well as an extensive activity as an author of books, the latest of which provides a fundamental vision on the future of the European single market,” he said Santiago Iniguez de Onzonoexecutive president of IE University.
Iniguez de Onzono thanked Manuel Muniz for the work carried out, which has “strengthened the School’s position at an international level and expanded the academic footprint to territories such as politics and economics”. Muniz will combine his responsibility as provost of IE University with his role as president of the Board of Directors of IE New York Collage. “My contribution as the new dean of the IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs strengthens my ongoing commitment to issues related to European integration and the future of the European Single Market,” concluded Letta.
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