Juan Romo

Juan Romo is a prominent Spanish mathematician and academic leader, known for his tenure as the rector of Carlos III University of Madrid from 2015 to 2024. Recently, he was appointed as the head of Universidad Alfonso X, taking over from Isabel Fernández amidst a backdrop of changing dynamics in the Spanish higher education landscape. Romo's leadership has been marked by his role as president of CRUE, the conference of rectors, and his efforts to navigate the challenges posed by funding and governmental relations in public education. His transition to a private institution reflects a growing trend of academic leaders moving between public and private sectors.