Our Purpose
The Ricardo Ibarretxe Foundation exists to carry forward Ricardo Ibarretxe's legacy of a lifelong commitment to community values, sustainable living, Basque identity and collaborative governance.
Locally rooted, open to the world.
Our Work
Our work is driven by a commitment to honour Ricardo Ibarretxe's legacy through meaningful action. We support initiatives that strengthen communities, promote responsible leadership, and create opportunities for future generations. Every project reflects our belief that lasting impact begins at the local level.
Vision
At Ricardo Ibarretxe Foundation, we are committed to advancing his legacy and values by strengthening communities, promoting wellbeing through sport and culture, and fostering economic opportunity and shared value.
Locally rooted. Open to the world.
Mission
At Ricardo Ibarretxe Foundation, we are committed to advancing his legacy and values by strengthening communities, promoting wellbeing through sport and culture, and fostering economic opportunity and shared value.
Locally rooted. Open to the world.
Values
Our three core values — Excellence, Trust and Innovation — shape our ethos and our way of working, built on continuous stakeholder engagement and a drive for purposeful change.
Excellence
We strive for the highest standards in everything we do, delivering exceptional results that exceed expectations.
Trust
Building lasting relationships through transparency, integrity, and reliable partnerships with our clients.
Innovation
Pioneering creative solutions and forward-thinking approaches to tackle complex challenges.
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Board of Trustees
Founding Trustees
Dr. Maite Ibarretxe
President
Paco Hernando
Vice President
Juan Cambreleng
Secretary
Collaborating Trustees
Emilio Olabarria
Trustee
Dr. Tontxu Campos
Trustee
Not. Andrés Urrutia
Trustee
Javier Mugruza
Trustee
Strategic Council
Advisory Board Members
Dr. Tontxu Campos
Chair
Dr. Carlos Osorio
Vice-Chair & Innovation
Dr. Ricardo Devis
AI Councelor
Dr. Beatriz Duarte
Financial Councelor
Amb. Agustin Vazquez
Diplomatic Councelor
Ambassadors
Pedro Salinas
Sports Ambassador
Joseba Amondo
Llodio Ambassador
Ana Mari
Community Ambassador
Wim Cambiem
Sustainability Ambassador
Dr. Markus Schuller
Finance Ambassador
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