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Dr. Amber Wigmore Álvarez is a global thought leader in Employability and the Future of Work. She is Chief University Partnerships Officer at JobTeaser and Associate Professor at Universidad Loyola and IE University. Formerly Chief Talent Officer at Highered (EFMD), she led partnerships with 800+ institutions in 92 countries and spearheaded a global upskilling initiative with Coursera.
Amber directs EFMD’s Career Professionals Development Institute and teaches HR, people management, and executive presence. With 8+ years leading Talent & Careers at IE University, she supported thousands of students, alumni, and corporate partners. She speaks globally on employability, DEI, and early careers, and has been featured in top media outlets including Financial Times, CNN, and Forbes.
She holds leadership roles in global higher education networks and co-founded Wigmore & Álvarez, where she teaches leadership and intercultural management. She earned her Doctorate in Business and Economics from Universidad Loyola, an MBA from IE Business School, and a BA from Wheaton College (USA).
