Carlos Puig de Travy

Honorary Academician

Social Sciences: Doctor of Economic Sciences

Date of admission: May 13, 2024

Admission speech: «Auditing: an Exciting Past and a Resilient Future»

Reply: Hon. Dr. José Daniel Barquero Cabrero, Doctor in Economic Sciences

Outstanding career: Founder and President of the auditing firm integrated into the global network Crowe Spain, Dean of the College of Economists of Catalonia, and a recognized leader in the fields of auditing and consultancy in Spain.

Dr. CARLOS PUIG DE TRAVY

UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

  • PhD in Economics from the Ramon Llull University – La Salle, with the distinction of “Cum Laude”.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Business Administration from the University of Barcelona.
  • Certified Public Auditor registered in the Official Registry of Auditors of Accounts (ROAC).
  • Certified Expert Accountant registered in the Registry of Accounting Experts of the General Council of Economists of Spain.

TEACHING AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITY

  • President of Audit and Consulting at Crowe Spain.
  • Dean of the College of Economists of Catalonia.
  • Started his career at Touche Ross (later Deloitte) in 1983, where he reached managerial level.
  • General Controller at Spain’s second largest industrial group (1987–1990), responsible for accounting planning and support to the Presidency and CEO.
  • Founder in 1990 of a local audit firm, now integrated into the international network Crowe, the 8th largest audit firm in the world.
  • Served as President of the firm in Spain and CEO of the audit and consulting division.

AWARDS AND HONOURS

  • Recognised in the fields of auditing and economics for his professional and academic leadership.