The EGADE Annual Report 2024 highlights the achievements, initiatives, and impact of EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey throughout the year. It underscores the school’s leadership in business education, its focus on sustainable development and industry transformation amid technological disruption, and its collaboration with key global stakeholders.
MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
Dear EGADE Business School Community,
As we close 2024, we reflect on our accomplishments and the challenges that inspire us to keep moving forward. This year, we strengthened our purpose of rethinking business to drive sustainable development in Latin America, solidifying our position as a reference in business education.
Throughout the year, we reinforced our strategic vision in key areas, including sustainable development, industry transformation in the face of technological disruption, and strengthening corporate governance as a driver of business growth. These pillars guide our research, academic programs, and community collaborations, challenging the status quo to address global and local challenges with innovation and leadership.
To tackle sustainable development challenges, we have equipped our community to design solutions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting an ethical and responsible vision. Through global partnerships and interdisciplinary initiatives, we contribute to co-creating solutions that transcend borders, strengthening our leadership and positioning as a worldwide reference.
To drive industry transformation in the face of technological disruption, we promoted interdisciplinary and collaborative programs and projects to enable the transition to "The Intelligent Age." This approach enhances organizational competitiveness and fosters an agile and resilient organizational culture capable of anticipating future challenges.
Finally, we believe that business growth must become increasingly transparent and inclusive. This requires strengthening corporate governance to improve decision-making in companies of all sizes through strategic structures and processes. This approach has been key to addressing trends like nearshoring, promoting adaptability, and driving positive community impact.
We look to 2025 with enthusiasm, not only for the challenges and opportunities ahead but also for celebrating the 30th anniversary of EGADE Business School. This milestone invites us to honour our past and renew our commitment to the future. Our global learning community, transformative programs, and focus on sustainability and new technologies will continue guiding us to create a positive and lasting impact on society.
Thank you to every member of our community for your dedication and contributions. Together, we will continue leading business transformation in Mexico and Latin America.
I invite you to explore the EGADE Annual Report 2024, celebrate and share our achievements with pride, and reflect on our impact. This document inspires us to keep building the future we envision.
Horacio Arredondo
Dean of EGADE Business School
AT A GLANCE
The EGADE Annual Report 2024 captures an exceptional year in the history of EGADE Business School, consolidating its role as a leader in business education. Below are some of the most significant milestones, inviting you to explore a broader vision of this legacy of excellence in the full report.
GLOBAL PRESTIGE
- EGADE reaffirmed its Triple Crown of international accreditations —granted by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS— a recognition it has maintained uninterrupted for 16 years.
- Eduniversal also ranked it the best business school in Mexico and Latin America for the 17th consecutive year.
- The EGADE Full-Time MBA, Master in Finance, Master in Business Analytics, and Master in Business Management were ranked #1 in Latin America in QS global rankings.
OUR STUDENTS
- EGADE celebrated the outstanding achievements of its students, who demonstrated excellence and leadership in various areas: Yuri Hirayama was recognized as one of the Global 50 Women in Sustainability, and Xi Chen received the Mujer Tec Award for her ability to blend creativity with business.
- EGADE programs offered unique experiences: During the National MBA Meeting 2024, students explored innovative business strategies, and at the National Master in Finance Meeting held at the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores, they deepened their understanding of financial markets.
- The EGADE Career Hub facilitated over 450 connections between students and employers.
- More than 690 students celebrated the culmination of their graduate studies at the EGADE graduation ceremonies.
INTERNATIONALIZATION
- Over 711 EGADE students participated in international experiences.
- EGADE hosted four Global Network Week modules, welcoming over 74 international students from various schools within the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM).
- Fernando Olivieri, CEO of CEMEX and EGADE alumnus, participated in the Global Speaker Series in collaboration with Yale SOM and GNAM.
GRADUATE & EXECUTIVE EDUCATION
- With 12 graduate programs, EGADE expanded its portfolio by launching the Maestría en Gestión de Negocios and the Master in Marketing and relaunching the EGADE Full-Time MBA in Monterrey.
- In Executive Education, EGADE significantly impacted business development with 50 open and in-company programs, over 1,100 session hours, and 1,600 participants.
- Notable collaborations included the Senior Management Program, developed with IE Business School, and Climate Governance for Board Members and Senior Executives, in partnership with Chapter Zero Mexico.
FACULTY & RESEARCH
- Ernesto Amorós, Associate Dean of Faculty, was named an AACSB International Influential Leader and received the Rómulo Garza Research and Innovation Award in the "Scientific Articles" category.
- Eduardo Aguiñaga, National Director of Full-Time Programs, received the National Inspiring Professor Award, the highest recognition granted by Tecnológico de Monterrey.
- Research Professors Bryan Husted, Jill Kickul, and Ajnesh Prasad were included in the 2024 World’s Top 2% Scientists list by Stanford University and Elsevier.
- Over 290 research papers and opinion articles were published in scientific journals, media outlets, and the EGADE Ideas platform.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL IMPACT
- The EGADE Action Week initiative won the Best Sustainability Initiative Award at the AMBA & BGA Excellence Awards.
- EGADE introduced the UNESCO Chair in Anticipatory Leadership for Better and Innovative Futures, established at Tecnológico de Monterrey, with notable participation from Tamara Carleton, a global expert in futures design.
- The school inaugurated the VIVA Idea Schmidheiny Chair in Sustainable Futures to strengthen research innovation.
- The Philanthropy and Impact Investment Chair at EGADE advanced social impact through the lens of family businesses, featuring leaders like Melissa Berman, former president and founder of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors.
- EGADE was selected again as a PRME Champion, aligning with the principles of responsible education and the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
EGADE ALUMNI NETWORK
- With over 20,000 members, the EGADE alumni network made a strong presence in key events.
- During the Annual Alumni Meeting, Alma Rosa García Puig, founding partner of Cinemas WTC, was honoured with the 2024 EXATEC EGADE Merit Award for her leadership and contributions to the business and social spheres.
- EGADE U Week, under the theme "Leading the Future, Now," solidified its role as a space for learning and networking.
- Initiatives such as EGADE Run 4 the Future, with over 1,200 participants, and the induction of 115 new members into Beta Gamma Sigma underscored the EGADE alumni community’s commitment to excellence and social impact.
In summary, EGADE Business School closed in 2024 by consolidating its commitment to business transformation and sustainability. Its focus on responsible education and innovation positions the school as a regional and global leader.