Carme Artigas is a recognised Expert in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Technology Innovation, with more than 25 years of experience in the Technology sector. She co-founded and was the CEO of Synergic Partners, a Pioneer European Big Data Company, which was acquired by Telefonica group in November 2015. She continued serving as company CEO until the company’s full integration into the Telefonica Group at the end of 2018. Since 2019, until her appointment as Secretary of State, she was a member of several International Advisory Boards.