Carlos Portales Echeverria

Carlos Portales Echeverria has established himself as a distinguished academic at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile's School of Administration since 2002. His academic credentials include a Commercial Engineering degree from PUC, an MBA from Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in Economics and Management from IESE, University of Navarra. As Director of the Diploma in Labor Leadership and UC Chair at the Carlos Vial Espantoso Foundation, he has shaped the institution's approach to labor relations and human resources management. His teaching portfolio encompasses various programs, including MBA-UC, Master's in Human Resources, Master's in Health Administration, and the UC SME Program. His expertise has been recognized through significant appointments, including membership in the 2010 Presidential Advisory Commission for Safety at Work and the Advisory Council for Safety and Health at Work. As Director of DataLab, he leads research initiatives focusing on workplace productivity, quality of life, and labor relations, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical workplace improvements.