Born and raised in Mexico City, María Díez is the second generation of a family of Spanish immigrants who fled the dictatorship in Spain. At 15, her journey took her across The Netherlands, Spain, and Mexico, before she settled in Barcelona in 2005.

With a background in Audiovisual Arts and Sound Engineering, María has always been passionate about creative industries. She entered the video game industry in 2015, specializing in Production and steadily growing into leadership roles. Initially grounded in project management, she soon realized that true efficiency in creative work comes from flexibility and adaptability. This led her to embrace Agile methodologies, earning certifications in Agile Coaching, Agile Leadership, and Management 3.0 to better support teams and foster a people-first approach.

As she deepened her expertise in Studio and People Operations, María recognized the need to understand business strategy and decision-making at a broader level. This drove her to pursue a Master’s in Project Management and an MBA, complementing her Agile mindset with a strong foundation in business and organizational leadership.

Today, María specializes in Studio Operations, Production, and People Operations, helping teams and studios thrive—not just by refining processes, but by building cultures of empowerment, alignment, and creativity.