Born in Barcelona in 1949. Mauricio Casals holds a Degree in Law from the Universidad Central de Barcelona. He has developed his professional activities within the field of consultancy. He is currently Chairman of the Board of Directors de AAudiovisual Española 2000, S.L. (La Razón) and a member of the Board of Directors of Atresmedia Corporación.

He is a trustee of Fundación Atresmedia and, as representative of La Razón, a member of the Board of Trustees of FAD (Fundación Ayuda contra la drogadicción) and of the Escuela Superior de Música Reina Sofía.