The Rector of Católica, Isabel Capeloa Gil, secured 2nd place in the Education and Science category of the prestigious 2026 Most Powerful in Business ranking by Forbes Portugal. The distinction recognizes the transformative leadership, academic merit, and national and international impact of her tenure at the helm of the institution.
With a score of 66 points awarded by the publication, calculated through rigorous criteria such as decision-making power, influence, and entrepreneurial spirit, the inclusion of Isabel Capeloa Gil at the top of the list highlights the strategic role that Católica plays in education, science, and societal development.
Currently in her third mandate as Rector, a position she has held since 2016, Isabel Capeloa Gil has established Católica as a global reference institution. In addition to leading Católica, she chairs the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU) and was the first woman to preside over the International Federation of Catholic Universities (FIUC), while also serving as a consultant to the Holy See for Education and Culture and holding multiple international Honoris Causa doctorates.
This recognition reinforces the strength and credibility of an academic endeavor guided by excellence and a humanistic vision. Exemplary leaders like Professor Isabel Capeloa Gil inspire the entire community and partners to continue believing and investing in the future of education, scientific research, and innovation.
