Luis Rey Goñi

Why I am extraordinary?

Purpose
Making learning fascinating for every child

United Nation’s SDG of interest
Quality Education

Values
Accountability, Accuracy, Activeness, Assertiveness, Boldness, Candor, Commitment, Courage, Courtesy, Creativity, Determination, Drive, Justice

Soft Skills
Active listening, Analysis, Attention to detail, Consistency, Creativity, Critical thinking, Decision-making, Disruptor, Innovation, Open-mindedness, Public speaking, Writing

Mindset
Explorer

Roles
Entrepreneur

BOSI Profile
Innovator, Specialist

How can I make an impact?

Purpose Alliance Certifications

Other innovation-related certifications

Education

What's my bio?

Luis Rey has been an educator for his entire career. Current Director of Colegio Internacional de Sevilla – San Francisco de Paula, a position where he continues a centenary, four-generation family tradition. He is the first Spaniard to have been appointed to the International Baccalaureate Governing Board (2014-2020), thus completing twenty years of non-retributed positions at the IB. Focused on innovation, after attending Singularity University Graduate Studies Programme (2011) he promoted the first SU Summit Spain (2015), their largest event ever outside California. He has attended several editions of the Future of Education seminar at Harvard Graduate School of Education. An active member of Young Presidents Organisation, he was role-founding Strategic Relationships Officer and Impact Officer at YPO France Regions Chapter. He graduated in Chemistry at the University of Sevilla and proceeded to gain one PhD in Chemistry there and another one at the University of Bologna. He is founder (2012) and First Vice-President of the Fundación Goñi y Rey, for educational advancement. He has been appointed Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the President of France (2003), Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella Italiana by the President of Italy (2011), member of the Academia de la Diplomacia del Reino de España (2016) and Honorary Consul in Sevilla by H. R. H. the Grand-Duke of Luxemburg (2020).