6 Notable alumni of IE University
Updated: June 02, 2026 EliteDegrees
IE University is ranked #1,439 in the world and #48 in Spain by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 6 notable alumni from IE University sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with IE University won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Diane Leyre
1997-. (aged 29)
model
beauty pageant contestant
Diane Leyre is a French model, radio personality, and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss France 2022. She had previously been crowned Miss Île-de-France 2021 and Miss Paris 2021, and is the sixteenth woman from Île-de-France to win Miss France. Leyre represented France at Miss Universe 2023.
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2. Sofia Ellar
1993-. (aged 33)
singer-songwriter
singer
Sofía Lecubarri Ruigómez known professionally as Sofia Ellar, is a British-Spanish singer and songwriter. Born and raised for her first years in London, she started performing in various small singing concerts as a child in the early 2000s, when she moved to Madrid. She graduated from IE University with a degree in Business administration and has continued with her musical...
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3. Imanol Pradales
1975-. (aged 51)
university teacher
politician
sociologist
Imanol Pradales Gil is a Basque sociologist, university teacher and politician from Spain who is serving as Lehendakari of the Basque Government since 2024. He is a member of the Basque Nationalist Party (EAJ-PNV).
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4. Juan Cruz Cigudosa
1964-. (aged 62)
researcher
geneticist
politician
Juan Cruz Cigudosa García is a Spanish politician serving as Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Universities since 2023. Previously, he was Minister of University, Innovation and Digital Transformation of Navarre since August 2019.
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5. Sakis Tanimanidis
1981-. (aged 45)
businessperson
television presenter
Sakis Tanimanidis is a Greek TV host, producer and entrepreneur. Tanimanidis became known in his native country as the host, creator, producer and director of the travel show World Party that aired on Alpha TV from 2014 to 2016. In 2017, he became a household name as the Greek host and co-producer of Survivor 2017 (the adaptation of the international...
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6. Susana Solís Pérez
1971-. (aged 55)
engineer
politician
Susana Solís Pérez is a Spanish industrial engineer and politician, currently serving as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for the People's Party.Education
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