EGADE Graduation in Monterrey celebrates purposeful impact and a transformative calling
By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey held the graduation ceremony for the December 2025 Class of its Monterrey and online programs on December 13. The event was live-streamed from its Monterrey campus via live.tec.mx.
The presidium included Juan Carlos Puente, President of Whirlpool Latin America and Executive Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation; Horacio Arredondo, Dean of EGADE Business School; Eva Guerra, Associate Academic Dean; and Ana María Zermeño Padilla, Director of Academic Experience and Operations.
This graduating class comprised 259 students, representing various cities in Mexico and seven other countries: Germany, Bolivia, El Salvador, the United States, Guatemala, Honduras, and Peru.
The programs represented at the ceremony included: EGADE MBA, EGADE MBA Online, EGADE Full-Time MBA, EGADE–UNC Charlotte MBA in Global Business & Strategy, Master in Finance, Master in Finance Online, Master in Business Analytics, Master in Business Management, and Doctorate in Administrative Sciences.
Honors were awarded to the graduates with the highest GPA in their respective programs:
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Nico Robin Bretschneider, Master in Business Management
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Emilio José Mata Mata, EGADE Full-Time MBA
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Ángel Mario García Briseño and Luis Roberto Villaseñor Hinojos, EGADE MBA
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Emmanuel Alvarez Aguilera and Ricardo Giovanni Alfiero Caballero, EGADE–UNC Charlotte MBA in Global Business & Strategy
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Werllin González González, Master in Finance, who also achieved the highest GPA of the graduating class
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Oliver Ferdinand González Fernández and Rafael García Gutiérrez, Master in Finance Online
Additionally, Gerardo Enrique Kattan Rodríguez, a graduate of the Doctorate in Administrative Sciences, received an institutional medal along with his academic degree.
LEAD WITH INTEGRITY AND A POSITIVE ATTITUDE
As the guest speaker, Puente shared five key lessons from his professional journey, encouraging graduates to embrace their futures with purpose, integrity-driven leadership, impactful action, a positive attitude, and resilience in the face of failure.
“The most important achievement is the journey, not the destination,” Puente emphasized, urging graduates to strive to become their best selves and help others do the same.
As an EGADE alumnus himself, Puente reflected on his pride in returning home and contributing to the legacy of a school that, in his words, helped shape who he is today.
A TRANSFORMATIVE CALLING
María Guadalupe González, a graduate of the Master in Business Analytics, delivered a speech on behalf of the class, focusing on social impact, ethical responsibility, and knowledge as a driver of transformation.
“Every decision we make creates an echo. When that echo originates from the right purpose, it can inspire others to begin their own journey,” she said, inviting her peers to continue contributing through their organizations and communities.
LEADING WITH EMPATHY
Before administering the graduate oath, Arredondo delivered a message highlighting the School’s founding 30 years ago as a bold vision to create a world-class business school in Latin America.
Framing the graduation within the context of global transformation, the Dean emphasized that business can be a tool for progress when guided by ethics, innovation, and sustainability.
He called on graduates to remain engaged with the EGADE community and use their leadership to build a better future for Mexico, Latin America, and the world.
“Bring innovation, reconnect with your classmates and alumni, and let’s continue building a stronger, larger community,” Arredondo concluded.
This Monterrey ceremony will be followed by the graduation events in Mexico City on December 16 and Guadalajara on December 17.
