The Dean of the Undergraduate Business School and EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey will contribute his expertise and strategic vision to enhance the institute's impact.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Horacio Arredondo, Dean of the Undergraduate Business School and EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey, has been appointed as a member of the International Advisory Board of the Institute for the Future of Education (IFE).

The IFE, established by Tecnológico de Monterrey, is a global institute dedicated to creating, disseminating, and applying knowledge in educational innovation within higher education and lifelong learning, aiming to improve the lives of millions worldwide.

The institute fosters interdisciplinary research, collaborations with innovation leaders, and developing disruptive solutions to make education more accessible, flexible, and affordable.

As a member of the International Advisory Board, Arredondo will contribute his vision and expertise to shape the strategies and initiatives of the IFE, address critical challenges related to the future of higher education and lifelong learning, expand the institute’s connections with new audiences and strategic partners, and strengthen its international presence.

The International Advisory Board comprises external experts and representatives from Tecnológico de Monterrey. The board is chaired by Michael Fung, Executive Director of the IFE, and its secretary is José Escamilla, Associate Director of the institute. Other members include academic leaders, representatives of international organizations, and prominent thought leaders.

As part of his appointment, Arredondo will actively participate in the IFE Conference 2025, which will take place at Tec's Monterrey campus.

First, he will inaugurate the Summit on Talent and the Future of Work on January 28 at 3:30 p.m. in the Library's Sala Novela (sixth floor).

On January 29, he will participate in the fireside chat “What Will the Future of Work Look Like and How Can We Prepare Students for It?” alongside Juan Ignacio Sánchez, Distinguished Visiting Professor in Organizational Behavior and Human Capital at Tecnológico de Monterrey. The discussion will begin at 12:45 p.m. in the Arena Borregos.

Arredondo will serve on the International Advisory Board of the IFE for two years, beginning in January 2025.

Through this appointment, the Dean reinforces his commitment to education and the transformation of educational systems, offering his leadership from an innovative and sustainable perspective.