Dr. Ignacio Mochales Cuesta

Communication and Marketing
Sports

MBA in Sports Management from Universidad Europea, and Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. Ignacio Mochales has over ten years of experience in the sports industry, having worked with prestigious organisations such as FIFA. He currently heads the Water Polo Leagues Office at the Royal Spanish Swimming Federation, enhancing competition visibility and team professionalisation, combining his expertise in management, technology, and sports strategy to support high-performance sport development.

Academic background

Experience

Programmes

Academic background

PhD in Physical Activity and Sports
- 2023-2025
MBA in Sports Management
- Escuela Universitaria Real Madrid
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering
- Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

Professional experience

Royal Spanish Swimming Federation
Head of Water Polo
2022 - Present

I lead the Water Polo Leagues Office, enhancing competition visibility and team professionalisation. I manage digital transformation projects, improve institutional relations and broadcast quality, secure sponsors and new revenue streams, and drive social impact. I also oversee budgeting and strategic planning, collaborating closely with my team, the federation, and clubs.

Zooplus
Head of Business Analysis
2019 - 2022

I supported executives in strategic decision-making using data, identified business opportunities, and worked closely with the sales team. From January 2020, I expanded analytics development, managed cross-department projects, and supervised two business analysts

FIFA
Project Manager
2013-2019

I planned and supervised the production of over 25 annual publications, including editing, translation, and design. I managed cross-department projects to support decision-making and regulatory changes, while also overseeing my department’s budget.

MicroStrategy
Consultant
2008 - 2013

I started as a business intelligence consultant for international clients. From January 2009, I combined consulting with education, delivering both basic and advanced courses. From January 2012, I oversaw course planning, resource management, and the coordination of six education consultants and over 30 consultants across Southern Europe.