Angel Arcos-Vargas has received two doctorates, one in Industrial Engineering and one in Economics. For nearly thirty years, he has served in electrical utilities, having served as Vice President in one of the largest electrical utilities in the world. He is currently a Professor at the School of Engineers of the University of Seville and collaborates as a Counselor and board members of different companies. His research focus is predominantly on the optimization of electric utilities and their regulation, the impacts of new technologies, renewable energies and climate change.