Sylvia Bigio, of Peruvian and North American nationality, is an expert analyst and portfolio manager specialized in the world of Latin American companies and finance. The appointment of Sylvia Bigio fills the vacancy on the board of directors following the recent death of Miguel Barroso.

The incorporation of Bigio represents a new step forward in PRISA's strategy aimed at making Latin America more relevant to the group as a whole. The board of PRISA, the publishing company of El PAÍS, now has a majority of female representation (eight members out of a total of 15)