[2] Born in Madrid in a humble family in 1971, Angel Escribano Ruiz and his brother Javier started working in his father's mechanic's workshop at the age of fourteen.
[3][2] Initially starting as a small machining workshop in Coslada, Madrid, EM&E evolved under Ángel and Javier's leadership into a significant player in the Spanish defence and security industry.
[7][4] Escribano was appointed President of Indra Sistemas on January 19, 2025, succeeding Marc Murtra, who transitioned to head Telefónica.
This appointment came after an extraordinary board meeting, where Escribano was chosen due to his significant shareholding and his experience in the defence sector.
His tenure at Indra is anticipated to focus on bolstering the company's position in the defense technology sector both domestically and internationally.