Carlos López Blanco

AAPP General Director at Telefonica, (2007/2018), Telecommunications Secretary of State (2002/2004),

English

Spanish

Travels from

Spain

Madrid

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

Change management

Cybersecurity

digitalization

future of work

Future Trends

About the Expert

Who Is Carlos López Blanco?

Carlos López Blanco is an expert in the digital economy and telecommunications market regulation. His outstanding career includes key roles in both the public and private sectors, establishing him as an influential figure in digitalization and economic regulation. He was General Director of Public Affairs and Regulation at Telefónica until 2018, and currently serves as president of the Digitalization Commission of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce and a board member of Telefónica Argentina. His focus is on promoting balanced, ethical digital development that supports economic and societal evolution in the digital transformation era.

What is his Background?

Carlos López Blanco’s career spans both public service and business. He began as a state attorney in the Basque Country and in the ministries of Education, Justice, Economy, and Finance from 1984 to 1989. Later, he joined Construcciones Aeronáuticas S.A. (CASA), part of the AIRBUS consortium, as Secretary of the Board and Legal Counsel, followed by a role as Head of Legal Services at IBM Spain. From 1995 to 2001, he was Secretary General of Airtel, later Vodafone Spain, and from 2002 to 2004, he served as Spain’s Secretary of State for Telecommunications and the Information Society.

In 2007, López Blanco joined Telefónica as Director of the International Office, and in 2012 was named Global Director of Public and Corporate Affairs, overseeing regulatory and institutional relations, corporate social responsibility, and sponsorships as part of Telefónica’s Executive Committee. With this robust experience in strategic sectors and a deep understanding of the digital economy, López Blanco has become a key figure in analyzing digital transformation and its regulatory implications.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

Carlos López Blanco is a speaker known for his deep analytical insights and structured approach, making him ideal for audiences seeking an advanced understanding of digitalization and its challenges. His talks cover topics such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the complex regulatory challenges of digitalization. His conferences are geared toward both businesses and public entities, offering insights on technological adaptation and the political implications of the digital era. His clear and accessible style allows attendees to grasp how digitalization will transform all aspects of the economy and society.

Selection of Conferences

Fourth Industrial Revolution: Myth or Reality?

Carlos López Blanco explores whether the current transformation driven by digitalization is comparable to the Industrial Revolution. Through examples such as the taxi sector, he analyzes how digitalization affects even the most traditional sectors. With a critical perspective, he addresses the needs of companies to adapt and build trust in an environment where client relations are crucial to success.

Digitalization: Political and Regulatory Challenges

This conference addresses the challenges posed by digitalization in the regulatory and political domains. López Blanco explores issues like fiscal policy, competition rules, and cybersecurity, examining the role of new regulatory bodies. Additionally, he discusses digital democracy, societal values, and whether a networked world requires global governance, anticipating the challenges society will face in the coming years.

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