The Sant Pau Research Institute (IR Sant Pau) has appointed David González Gil as its new general manager, a nomination approved by the Foundation’s Board of Trustees at its extraordinary session on October 6. David González officially took office on December 9, with the aim of driving a new phase of growth and consolidation for the center.
With more than twenty years of experience in managing research institutions, universities, and internationally oriented foundations, the new general manager joins IR Sant Pau with a strong profile in strategic leadership, resource mobilization, and organizational sustainability. Over the course of his career, he has led multidisciplinary teams and contributed to strengthening the competitiveness and visibility of a range of scientific and academic institutions.
Before joining IR Sant Pau, he served as general manager of the National Center for Genomic Analysis (CNAG), where he oversaw the establishment and consolidation of this scientific infrastructure of reference in genome research. This infrastructure was created through the partial spin-off of the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG). Previously, he held the general manager position at the Pontifical University of Salamanca as a member of the rector’s office and chief executive of the leadership team, promoting the new strategic plan and the institution’s repositioning. He also held senior leadership roles at La Salle–Ramon Llull University, contributing to its global growth.
David González holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from the University of Barcelona and has completed executive education programs at IESE, Harvard Business School, EADA, Aston University, and La Salle. He is currently a doctoral candidate in Economics and Law at the International University of Catalonia.
Upon his appointment, the new general manager expressed his satisfaction with joining the IR Sant Pau project, noting that “it is an honor to join an institute distinguished by its talent, commitment, and scientific contribution. My goal is to strengthen the conditions that will allow us to continue generating excellent research and maximize its impact on health and society.”
Regarding his appointment, IR Sant Pau highlights that the new general manager brings a combination of strategic vision, management experience, and driving capacity that will be key to advancing the institute’s objectives for growth, competitiveness, and scientific impact.
With this new chapter, IR Sant Pau also expresses its gratitude for the work and dedication of Jaume Bacardit, who has served as the institution’s general manager for the past three years.
