The program will be on August 23 and 24 at Tec's Mexico City Campus.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The Latin American Council of Business Schools (CLADEA) and EGADE Business School present the second edition of the Senior Management Program in Higher Education, "Problems, Strategic Management, and Resolution."

Through workshops and conferences, this specialized training program focuses on developing a strategic vision for the management of higher education institutions and enhancing the capacities of work teams and students who will occupy senior management positions in business schools in Latin America and companies.

To be held on August 23 and 24 at the Mexico City Campus of the Tecnológico de Monterrey, the Senior Management Program in Higher Education offers a unique opportunity to train future rectors, deans, directors of faculties, leaders, and coordinators of business schools in Latin America, with a disruptive and global approach.

The participation of EGADE Business School, the number 1 business school in Latin America, guarantees academic excellence and experience in training business and educational leaders.

The program will feature outstanding speakers who will share their knowledge and experience in the field of higher education, including Juan Pablo Murra Lascurain, rector of Professional and Graduate Studies at Tecnológico de Monterrey; Xavier Ordeñana Rodríguez, president of CLADEA and dean of ESPAE / ESPOL; Manuel Ortíz de Zevallos, executive director of CLADEA; José Martinez Villavicencio, director of CIADEG Tecnológico de Costa Rica; Gisela Veritier, general director of ICDA; Enrique Ramírez R., dean of the Faculty of Administrative and Economic Sciences of the ICESI University; Claudia García López, regional director of the Center for Teacher Development and Educational Innovation at Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Mónica López Sieben, director of the Graduate School of Business Administration at CETYS University.

On behalf of EGADE Business School, the participation of Horacio Arredondo, Dean; Pablo Buitrón, Associate Dean of Executive Education; Ricardo Úbeda, academic associate dean; Eloísa Pérez, director of Educational Innovation, and Sonia Monárrez, director of Strategic Intelligence.

Program participants will benefit from a managerial approach that considers the profile of Latin American business schools and the possibility of being part of the program's graduate community.

In addition, they will strengthen their skills and abilities to assume management roles in higher education institutions and will receive a specialization diploma that will be delivered at the official closing ceremony.

Likewise, they can establish a network of direct contacts with regional professionals.

The program has limited space; registration and payment are required by August 10.

For more information about the program's content, fees, and registration process, those interested can visit https://cladea.org/programa-de-alta-direccion-mexico/

She will lead EGADE Business School's outreach efforts with the business community in Mexico City and Querétaro.

By INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

EGADE Business School of the Tecnológico de Monterrey announced the appointment of Mercedes Poiré Romero as Director of the EGADE Business School Santa Fe site.

In her role, Poiré Romero will lead the outreach efforts to connect EGADE Business School with its stakeholders in Mexico City and Querétaro, with a special focus on the business community.

"Mercedes' career demonstrates her commitment to innovation and global impact in education, as well as her ability to lead international teams and formulate business strategies," said Horacio Arredondo, Dean of EGADE Business School.

With more than 20 years of professional trajectory, Poiré Romero has vast experience in higher education and educational consulting. 

Before joining EGADE Business School, in January 2023, she worked as a Consultant for the Minerva Project to support the development of educational innovation projects for two large universities in our country, and in September 2022, as a Consultant for the Global EdTech Alliance to contribute to the formation of the Universidad de la Libertad in Mexico City. 

At the beginning of 2012, she joined Universidad del Valle de México (UVM) to create and direct the Center for Public Opinion (COP, by its initials in Spanish) to carry out applied research projects on issues of public interest related to the disciplines taught at the University. In 10 years, the COP has done more than 120 studies. 

In addition, with the COP team, she designed the National Alumni Survey, the data collection methodology, and the data analysis protocol. During this same period, she served as Spokesperson for the COP. 

From 2017 to February 2022, she was the Rector of UVM Campus Santa Fe and Campus Chapultepec. 

She also collaborated at Casa de Bolsa Inverlat as Manager and Deputy Director of Training and Development for five years and 17 years at CINCO (Consultoría en Investigación de Mercados y Opinión Pública), part of Grupo ZIMAT, in the design, interpretation, and analysis of studies of public opinion and organizational climate. 

Poiré Romero has a Bachelor's in Administration from Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. She has a Master's degree in Global Business Administration from UVM.

The story highlights the transformative work of the African Agency for Arid Resources (AGAR) in the Maasai community.

By JOSÉ ANGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

EGADE Business School of the Tecnológico de Monterrey was among the winners of the 2023 Flourish Awards, obtaining the award in the "Global Goal 1: End of Poverty" category.

The award was granted for the story titled "Empowering Maasai Women in Arid Lands," which highlights the transformative work of the African Agency for Arid Resources (AGAR) in Kenya.

The team that presented this story is made up of students from various schools and countries:

• Jorge Luis Pérez López, EGADE Business School, Mexico.
• Oscar Herdocia, Yale School of Management, United States student.
• Naga Suresh Nandamuri, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, India.
• Dibyendu Bhadra, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, India.
• Maureen Awuor Obunga, Strathmore Business School, Kenya.

This group worked on its story under the guidance of Professor Francisco Layrisse, within the module "Sustainable Entrepreneurship in LatAm: Towards a More Equitable and Innovative Economy," taught by EGADE Business School in the June 2022 (online) edition of the Global Network Week for EMBA Students.

The Flourish Awards are powered by AIM2Flourish, an initiative of the Fowler Center for Business as an Agent of World Benefit.

The contest encourages business students and professors worldwide to identify and share stories of business innovation that align with the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

In 2022, 694 inspiring innovation stories were published on the AIM2Flourish platform from various parts of the world.

From this pool of narratives, the Flourish Awards team selected the 78 most exceptional stories as finalists, subsequently naming 17 winners for the 2023 edition, one for each SDG.

The EGADE Business School team story, "Empowering Maasai Women in Arid Lands," sheds light on AGAR's impactful initiatives to uplift the marginalized Maasai community in Kenya.

Through innovative solutions, the story highlights, AGAR has empowered Maasai women by providing them access to education, microfinance, and training in sustainable agricultural practices.

The 17 winning teams for the 2023 Flourish Awards were announced between June 5 and 9.

EGADE Business School's international experience within the Global Network for Advanced Management stands out.

By JOSÉ ANGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Within the IX EQUAA 2023 International Accreditation Forum "A Look at the Future of Accreditation," the Director of Internationalization of EGADE Business School, Armida Lozano, participated in the panel "Challenges and opportunities of post-pandemic internationalization."

During her speech, Lozano highlighted the efforts of EGADE Business School to provide its students with a wide variety of internationalization opportunities, allowing them to expand their reach and generate an impact that transcends borders and transforms societies.

The forum was held from June 15 to 17 in Antigua, Guatemala, bringing together experts and leaders of educational institutions in Latin America.

Lozano highlighted the experience of EGADE Business School within the Global Network for Advanced Management as a high-impact initiative for MBA students and other specialized master's degrees with an executive profile, offering them opportunities to enrich their training and international experience.

Reflecting on the general panorama in the sector, Lozano noted that, although bilateral international collaborations between schools for exchanges and double degrees have been the internationalization opportunities most taken advantage of by higher education institutions, there is an opportunity for internationalize teachers and researchers.

The panel also included the participation of Giovanni Morán, general director of Buró Business School, and Mishel Sandoval, general director of GAIA Business School, and was moderated by Manuel Ortiz De Zevallos, executive director of CLADEA.

EQUAA (Education Quality Accreditation Agency) is an international accreditation in education focused on the business field with a particular interest in Latin America.

To learn more about the internationalization opportunities offered by EGADE Business School, visit this page.

EGADE Business School professor distinguished with the highest institutional award for teaching work.

By INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Eva María Guerra Leal, professor and academic leader at EGADE Business School, received the prestigious National Award for Inspiring Professors 2023, granted by the Tecnológico de Monterrey, during the tenth edition of the institution's National Meeting of Professors.

This award, considered the highest institutional award for teaching work, was given to five Undergraduate and Graduate professors and three from Prepa Tec.

"We congratulate the professors with very inspiring trajectories that we are recognizing; in their stories, there is a constant that has to do with the vocation and conviction to transform lives," said David Garza, Tec's Rector and Executive President.

In addition to Garza, the award ceremony was led by Juan Pablo Murra, rector of Professional and Postgraduate; Raquel Castaño, Vice Chancellor of the Faculty; and Ignacio de la Vega, Executive Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, Faculty, and Internationalization.

Guerra Leal is a professor in the Department of Marketing and Business Intelligence at EGADE Business School and program director for the EGADE MBA in Monterrey and the double degree EGADE - UNC Charlotte MBA in Global Business & Strategy.

As a researcher, she is a member of the Thematic Area Group (GAT) of Social Innovation and Sustainability of the Tec Business School.

She is also the host of the Territorio Negocios podcast at EGADE Business School and the Tec Business School.

In addition to Guerra Leal, Marilena Antunes, Jaime Mora, Ramiro Guzmán and Luis Carlos Félix were distinguished as Professional teachers, and Carlos Alonzo, Maruma Godoy and Óscar Medrano received the award as PrepaTec teachers.

The awarded professors were selected by a review committee of fellow teachers and were recognized nationally for their outstanding achievements in 2022.

Guerra Leal was recognized for her outstanding work in the academic field, having published five high-level investigations on topics such as hospitality, internal marketing, and financial inclusion, two of which were published in prestigious international journals with Q1 and Q2 indexes.

In addition to her valuable research, she has contributed two chapters to major books, including The Role of Internal Marketing during the Covid-19 Crisis and The Importance of Continuing Education in Ethics and Organizational Culture.

Likewise, Guerra Leal actively participated in the design and implementation of educational innovation initiatives, including the use of methodologies such as the flipped classroom for learning in hybrid modalities and the use of virtual reality tools and gamification.

Guerra Leal's work also extended beyond the classroom, as she mentored students in extracurricular activities, such as the John Molson MBA International Case Competition. Her dedication and her academic excellence earned her recognition for Academic Excellence from EGADE Business School.

"I had many teachers who inspired me and left me the seed of, one day, wanting to be a teacher. It is definitely something I love today," said Guerra Leal.

With information and photos from CONECTA.

Ángela Gómez Aíza, Alicia del Valle Soto, and Andrea Amozurrutia have been recognized by the magazine for their contributions to the development of Mexico.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Two graduate alumnae and one former Executive Education participant of EGADE Business School were recognized by the magazine Forbes on its list of The 100 Most Powerful Women in Mexico 2023.

The publication seeks to recognize the achievements and accomplishments of the women who are making history in Mexico and across the world, mainly due to their influence and impact on the country’s economic life.

“This exercise is a tribute, not only to the 100 that appear here, but to all Mexican women who day by day, with their work, contribute to the development of our country,” the magazine notes.

Meet these extraordinary women from the EGADE community included on the list:

Ángela Gómez Aíza (MA’06)
President SAP México

“With over 20 years’ experience in the technology, retail and consumer sector, in brands such as El Palacio de Hierro and Safilo Group, Ángela has worked for more than a decade at SAP, a German multinational that develops business software for commercial operations and customer relations management. Under her leadership, today 32% of the people who currently work at the company are women, and 30% hold strategic positions.”

Alicia del Valle Soto (MDM’07)
Executive Director of General Motors, Ramos Arizpe Plant

“The director of the General Motors Ramos Arizpe plant earned a degree in Industrial Engineering at Universidad del Valle de México, and a Master’s in Leadership for Manufacturing at Instituto Tecnológico de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Alicia started her career at the company General Motors in 1989 and, since then, has held positions of increasing responsibility.”

Andrea Amozurrutia (Women for Boards’19)
CFO and CSO at Grupo Herdez

“Andrea is the first Latin American woman to form part of the CFO Coalition for the SDGs, a working group for the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Global Compact. In 2020, she created Semillero Nutrisa to support women entrepreneurs and generate equal opportunities. In addition to heading the sustainability strategy, she is in charge of the Finance Department.”

The full list, which includes entrepreneurs, scientists, athletes, activists, and artists, was published in the June-July 2023 issue of Forbes México, and can be viewed here.

The appointment of Carlos Vargas to the Consortium Steering Committee is a recognition of his dedication and excellence in the field of sustainable finance.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Carlos Vargas, Research Professor in the Department of Finance and Business Economics at EGADE Business School - Tecnológico de Monterrey, was invited to join the Steering Committee of the Impact & Sustainable Finance Faculty Consortium at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

The Consortium brings together and connects professors from around the world who teach and research in the field of impact investing and sustainable finance.

"I was invited to the Consortium Steering Committee, joining academic leaders of well-known institutions and leading more than 420 members, all academics, from more than 220 universities in over 40 countries," Vargas shared.

As the only member from Latin America, Professor Vargas joins the Steering Committee made up of:

• Dave Chen (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University)
• Jaap Bos (European Center for Corporate Engagement, Maastricht University)
• Shawn Cole (Harvard Business School, Harvard University)
• Caroline Flammer (School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia University)
• Megan Kashner (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University)
• Meeta Kothare (McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin)
• Lloyd Kurtz (Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University)
• Hao Liang (Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University)
• John Tobin-de la Puente (SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University)

The appointment of Professor Vargas to the Consortium Steering Committee is a recognition of his dedication and excellence in the field of sustainable finance.

Professor Vargas is the academic leader of the Climate Governance for Directors and Senior Managers program of Executive Education at EGADE Business School.

In addition, he leads the participation of Tecnológico de Monterrey within the Global Research Alliance for Sustainable Finance and Investment (GRASFI), an international network of leading universities in the field of research and education in sustainable finance and investment.

Laura Cruz, president of Division North and the Caribbean for Latin America at Mastercard, serves as the guest speaker at the Santa Fe and Querétaro site.

By INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The EGADE Class of June 2023 Graduations came to a close with an emotive ceremony in Mexico City, in which graduates from EGADE Business School Santa Fe site and Querétaro celebrated the culmination of their postgraduate studies.

The event took place on June 29 in the Sports Hall of Tecnológico de Monterrey’s Campus Santa Fe, and was broadcast live on live.tec.mx and EGADE Business School’s social media Facebook and LinkedIn accounts.

A total of 80 master’s degrees and 3 doctorates were awarded to graduates from different cities in Mexico, and from another five countries (Germany, Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, and the United States).

Per program, there were 2 graduates from the Master in Administration; 63 from the EGADE MBA; 15 from the Master in Finance (MAF); 1 from the Ph.D. in Administrative Sciences (DCA); and 2 from the Ph.D. in Financial Sciences (DCF).

Two graduates were awarded summa cum laude at the master’s level:

• Viridiana Nava García, EGADE MBA, with the highest grade average in both her program and her generation.
• Julián Ricardo Herrara Rojas, MAF, with the highest grade average in his program.

For their part, the doctoral alumna and alumni received an institutional medal in addition to their academic degree:

• Manuel Sotelo Duarte, DCA.
• Jesús Antonio López Cabrera, DCF.
• Pamela Soledad Moncayo Mejía, DCF.

The graduation in Mexico City was presided over by Laura Cruz, president of Division North and the Caribbean for Latin America at Mastercard; Horacio Arredondo, dean of EGADE Business School; Ricardo Úbeda, associate academic dean of EGADE Business School; and Ernesto Amorós, associate dean of Faculty at EGADE Business School.

In her message as the guest speaker, Cruz urged the graduates to reflect on what they will do with the high-impact knowledge and networking they have obtained in order to give back to society.

Representing his generation, Héctor Silva Elizondo, EGADE MBA, congratulated his fellow graduates for their dedication, perseverance, and achievements.

“I am certain that each and every one of you has the potential to become inspiring leaders capable of generating positive, sustainable change in organizations and in society. Let’s always keep our passion for learning and reinventing ourselves alive, our commitment to making the world a better place. We should never forget that our responsibility as the leaders of leaders is to transcend our own goals and contribute to the collective, sustainable well-being,” he said.

Nuestro Decano @H_Arredondo tomó protesta y compartió un mensaje para las y los graduados de Monterrey. #OrgulloEGADE #GraduaciónTec pic.twitter.com/zzUlCKYH5I

— EGADE Business School (@egade) June 30, 2023

Finally, Arredondo led the new EGADE alumni in taking the pledge.

Prior to this ceremony, the graduations of the Class of June 2023 of the EGADE Monterrey and Guadalajara sites took place on June 24 and 28, respectively.