Simo Aliana Holds degrees in Economics (U. Autonoma de Barcelona), Philosophy (U. Barcelona), and Management Science (Sloan School, MIT).

Broad management experience in both public and private organizations. Main responsibilities have been Head of Investment Office (Ministry of Education, Regional Administration, 1980-82), General Manager (Main Hospital and Health Authority, Tarragona, 1983-85), Financial and Control Director (Enher, a power company, 1985-92), Treasury Director (City Hall of Barcelona, 1992-1994), General Director (Escola d'Administració Pública, EAPC, 95-99), Executive Director (Program of New R&D Institutions, 2000-03).

Appointed in 2001 as General Administrator (General Manager) of CTTC, is working full-time in this position since October 03. Main interest fields are management of public services, public finance, knowledge management.