ZLC Graduates 50 International Students in a Ceremony Highlighting Global Logistics Leadership

The graduation ceremony of the master's programs at Zaragoza Logistics Center brought together academic, institutional, and business authorities at the Auditorium of the Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón.

Zaragoza, May 30, 2025. Zaragoza Logistics Center (ZLC) held its annual graduation ceremony this morning, during which diplomas were awarded to the 50 master’s students of the 2024–2025 academic year. Representing 23 nationalities, the graduates belong to the 24th class of the Master in Supply Chain Management (MDSC), the 21st class of the Master of Engineering in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (ZLOG), and the 8th class of its blended version (ZLOGb).

The event paid tribute to the diversity, excellence, and international reach of the center’s programs, which rank among the top in international rankings and are considered a global benchmark in logistics and supply chain management education.

ZLC’s Managing Director, Isabel Nuez, delivered her first graduation speech since taking office, highlighting the connection between academic training and real-world challenges:

“Today we celebrate not only the end of one stage, but the beginning of another. Over these past months, you have developed an analytical, collaborative, and strategic mindset, and that makes you professionals ready to lead a logistics world that demands resilience, global vision, and commitment. You are part of an international community that tackles problems and situations in unconventional ways, seeking innovative solutions and new perspectives. I am confident that wherever you go, you will leave your mark.”

The commencement address was delivered by Oliver Geuther, Senior Director and Plant Manager at the Mequinenza site of Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the world’s largest consumer goods companies, known for brands such as Ariel, Gillette, and Dodot, and for its commitment to sustainability and innovation in the supply chain. With over 30 years of experience in operational management and industrial leadership, Oliver Geuther has built his international career in various countries across Europe and Latin America, leading multicultural teams and continuous improvement projects in highly demanding environments.

Following the diploma presentation by master’s program directors Sara Sánchez Monclús (MDSC) and Marta Romero (ZLOG and ZLOGb), awards were given to the best academic records and final master’s projects.

The ceremony also featured speeches by José Ramón Beltrán, Vice-Rector for Strategic Planning and Development at the University of Zaragoza, Rafael de Miguel, Academic Director of ZLC, and Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, who emphasized ZLC’s role in the MIT GLOBAL SCALE Network as a driver of global knowledge and elite training in supply chain.

Octavio López, Regional Minister of Public Works, Housing, Logistics and Territorial Cohesion, and President of the Zaragoza Logistics Center Foundation, closed the event by highlighting “ZLC’s decisive contribution to logistics education throughout its more than two decades of history — a contribution that is more necessary than ever in a region where the commitment to this sector has been absolute and sustained over time by successive regional governments, placing us in a privileged position to keep growing and stay on the path to success.”

López emphasized that this path will soon reach a new milestone, which the Government of Aragón is already working on through the Directorate-General for Strategic Planning and Logistics, led by Raquel Campos. He was referring to the upcoming International Logistics Congress, which will be held in Zaragoza in 2027 at the Torre del Agua from the Expo, now transformed into the Lighthouse of Logistics. “We want to be in the global top five in logistics, and this event will help us achieve that — as will the in-depth study we are finalizing, which will be reflected in a Strategic Logistics Plan for Aragón for the next 15 years”, López stated.

After the traditional group photo, the day ended with a reception for attendees.

A strategic sector in growth

In recent years, the region of Aragón has established itself as one of the main logistics hubs in Southern Europe, with more than 35,700 professionals, a contribution of nearly 8% to the regional GDP, and over 1 billion euros in logistics investments received in the past year. Leading companies such as Inditex, Microsoft, Amazon Web Services, and Grupo Costa have recently chosen this region, drawn by its capacity for innovation, connectivity, and talent.

ZLC, as a center affiliated with the University of Zaragoza and a member of the MIT Global SCALE Network, acts as a catalyst for this growth, training professionals with an international perspective and leadership skills to face the challenges of digital transformation, sustainability, and operational resilience.