The EGADE Global Academic Advisory Council brings distinguished leaders in business education to support the school’s academic development and internationalization strategy.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey is pleased to have its EGADE Global Academic Advisory Council (EGAAC), a strategic body composed of prominent academic leaders from world-class business schools.

The council is designed to support EGADE’s global academic collaboration and partnership strategy and to provide the dean and leadership team with insights, guidance, and support concerning the school’s academic development, particularly in relation to EGADE’s internationalization strategy.

The EGAAC contributes to the school’s strategic development by offering valued insights from its members in several key areas. These include global business education dynamics such as context, emerging trends, threats, and opportunities; best practices for attracting top international students and faculty; and developments in education innovation, especially around adopting disruptive technologies, including AI and AGI.

The council also fosters deeper engagement in global academic partnerships, including initiatives for faculty collaboration, student mobility, joint research, and strategic outreach.

Additionally, it facilitates peer-to-peer communication between EGADE’s leadership and their counterparts at member institutions to promote the exchange of best practices across all areas of impact.

“The EGADE Global Academic Advisory Council reflects our commitment to building bridges with the world’s top minds in business education,” said Horacio Arredondo, Dean of EGADE Business School. “We are honored to engage with academic leaders who recognize the relevance of our purpose: to rethink the future of business in order to drive sustainable development in Latin America.”

Members of the EGAAC are appointed for a three-year renewable term and were invited based on their exceptional leadership, extensive experience in business education and innovation, and prior engagement with Tecnológico de Monterrey or EGADE Business School.

EGAAC members:

• David Bach, President & Nestlé Professor of Strategy & Political Economy, IMD, Switzerland
• Isabelle Bajeux-Besnainou, Dean, Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University; Richard P. Simmons Professor of Finance
• Lourdes Casanova, Gail and Rob Cañizares Director, Emerging Markets Institute, Cornell SC Johnson College of Business
• Camino de Paz, Assistant Dean of Global Programs, Yale School of Management, Yale University
• Catherine Duggan, Director, Graduate School of Business, University of Cape Town (UCT)
• Michael Fung, Director, Institute for the Future of Education (IFE), Tecnológico de Monterrey; Board Director, SkillsFuture Singapore
• Leila Guerra, Associate Provost for Digital Lifelong Learning and Vice Dean (Education), Imperial College Business School
• Jikyeong Kang, President and Dean, Asian Institute of Management (AIM); MVP Chair in Marketing
• Wilfred Mijnhardt, Policy Director General, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University; Honorary Professor at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University
• Horacio Arredondo, Dean, EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey

The council meets twice a year—in May and November—in a hybrid format. Between meetings, EGAAC members participate in thematic sessions with EGADE’s leadership team to share best practices in digital transformation, faculty development, and strategic outreach, further reinforcing EGADE’s position as a globally connected institution in business education.

Deans and directors from leading business schools worldwide share ideas on geopolitics, AI, sustainability, and the future of business education.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey hosted the 27th Deans & Directors Meeting of the Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) from May 8 to 10 in Monterrey, as part of its 30th anniversary celebration.

The meeting brought together deans and directors from 28 of the 33 member schools in this international network to discuss business education's significant challenges and opportunities in a changing global landscape.

Horacio Arredondo, Dean of EGADE Business School, and Jörg Rocholl, President of ESMT Berlin and Chair of the GNAM Steering Committee, delivered the welcome remarks.

“This network has been a true catalyst for our internationalization efforts. We are honored to welcome our global colleagues and friends in such a special year for EGADE. From Mexico, we connect with the world to rethink the future of business and its impact on sustainable development in Latin America,” stated Arredondo.

The program included strategic presentations by senior leaders of Tecnológico de Monterrey. Ignacio de la Vega, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Faculty and Internationalization, gave the inaugural keynote and shared the institutional vision in “Tecnológico de Monterrey Towards 2030”; Rafaela Diegoli, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, presented “Redefining Education: The Tec21 Experience”; Feniosky Peña, Vice President for Research, discussed the “Overview Tec Research Model”; and Carles Abarca, Vice President for Digital Transformation, spoke about “Adoption, Impact & Learnings of AI at Tecnológico de Monterrey.”

The agenda included strategic topics such as the geopolitical and economic context, the role of artificial intelligence in higher education, and sustainability in the future of business.

Roberto Durán, research professor at the School of Government and Public Transformation at Tecnológico de Monterrey, delivered the keynote “Geopolitical Context: North America’s Shifting Geopolitical and Economic Landscape: The Mexican Perspective”, where he described the U.S. and Mexican economies as “inseparable—like scrambled eggs.”

“A new bilateral agenda is prioritizing geopolitics over trade. If Mexico strengthens border security and immigration controls, geopolitical risk will decrease, and economic integration could deepen,” Durán explained.

Virtually, Aleksandra Przegalińska, Vice-Rector for Innovation and AI at Kozminski University, shared an overview of the EUonAIR alliance, focused on AI-powered innovation for a sustainable future.

The meeting also featured the panel “Geopolitical & Economic Context: GNAM Deans’ Perspectives,” moderated by Stefano Caselli, Dean of SDA Bocconi School of Management. Participants included Kerwin Kofi Charles, Indra K. Nooyi Dean at Yale School of Management; Luiz Brito, Dean of FGV EAESP; Catherine Duggan, Director of the University of Cape Town Graduate School of Business; and Kai-Lung Hui, Acting Dean of HKUST Business School.

From various global perspectives, the deans agreed on the need to continue transforming business education in the face of volatility. Duggan proposed training students to operate under institutional risk: “We must prepare our students for scenarios like a sudden 20% currency devaluation.”

Charles added, “GNAM can help us build a resilient community to face global challenges. There are things we must do—regardless of who criticizes or promotes them—because they are the right thing to do.”

Hui raised concerns about the decline in academic mobility to Asia and emphasized the need to foster global exchanges as a countermeasure to academic isolation. He also highlighted the common challenge of ageing populations in developed countries and the potential role of younger regions such as Africa and the Middle East.

 

 

 

 

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Attendees toured key spaces at the Monterrey campus, including Expedition FEMSA, the Innovation District, Mostla Lab, and the Rector’s Mural.

A lunch was hosted by EGADE MBA students who had participated in GNAM programs, providing an opportunity for dialogue with deans and directors.

On the final day, academic leaders discussed the future of GNAM and upcoming collaborative initiatives.

GNAM was founded in 2012 by an initial group of 12 schools, including EGADE Business School. Today, the network comprises 33 member institutions, connecting students, faculty, and alumni worldwide to foster innovation and deepen the understanding of shared global challenges.

With this meeting, EGADE Business School reaffirms its role as a global leader in business education and its commitment to academic innovation and international collaboration.

The analysis reveals a historic reduction in logistics costs and the incorporation of key metrics to strengthen the sector's competitiveness in Mexico.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Logistics competitiveness in Mexico took a significant step forward with the presentation of the second edition of the National Logistics Indicators Study, an initiative led by #SoyLogístico Asociación, Logística de México (LDM), and EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey.

The study was officially presented on May 7 in Mexico City, bringing together sector leaders to share key findings and identify opportunities for improving supply chain performance.

Participants included Eric Porras, National Director of MBA Programs at EGADE Business School; Virgilio Paniagua, Chairman of the Board at #SoyLogístico Asociación; and José Ambe, CEO of LDM.

“The National Logistics Indicators Study reaffirms our belief that through rigorous measurement and the adoption of best practices, it is possible to transform logistics performance in Mexico. This effort aims not only to diagnose challenges but also to spark strategic actions that strengthen the sector’s competitiveness in the face of current and future demands,” said Porras during the presentation.

Aimed at enhancing logistics competitiveness in Mexico, the second edition of the study analyzes key performance indicators across service, procurement, transportation, and finance. Data covers the years 2022 and 2023. This year’s edition included 51 participating companies, compared to 100 in the first edition.

Among the key findings, Mexico reduced its logistics cost to 8.5% of sales, significantly improving from the 9.8% reported the previous year. Operational efficiency also improved, with the Fill Rate indicator rising from 91% to 97%. Progress was recorded in the Perfect Order Rate, particularly in sectors such as automotive, construction, and logistics services, approaching the optimal value of 93% or higher.

However, the study also highlights important areas for improvement: only 16% of companies measure their logistics carbon footprint, underscoring the urgent need to incorporate sustainability as a core component of sector strategies.

The presentation also addressed warehouse utilization, recommending levels below 90% to avoid inefficiencies; the growing trend toward warehouse outsourcing; the importance of improving forecast accuracy; and the need to reduce logistics staff turnover, directly impacting operational continuity.

This year, the study introduced four new key indicators: forecast accuracy, warehouse outsourcing, logistics carbon footprint measurement, and logistics payroll costs—enabling a more comprehensive evaluation of the state of supply chains in Mexico.

The analysis was based on an online survey targeting companies across diverse industries, including members of #SoyLogístico Asociación, LDM business partners, and EGADE Business School.

Through this collaborative effort, EGADE Business School reaffirms its commitment to advancing the logistics sector in Mexico, promoting rigorous analysis, disseminating best practices, and training executives to lead more resilient, agile, and sustainable supply chains.

The 2023 National Logistics Indicators Study is available at ibso.mx/indicadores/, where an interactive dashboard allows users to explore the data in detail.

The event, which brought together academics from over 20 countries in Mexico City, featured the presentation of more than 65 research papers.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The 21st Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference, organized by EGADE Business School of Tecnológico de Monterrey in collaboration with IMD, took place from April 24 to 26 in Mexico City.

Jill Kickul, Distinguished Professor in Social Entrepreneurship at EGADE Business School, and Sophie Bacq, Professor of Social Entrepreneurship and Coca-Cola Foundation Chair in Sustainable Development at IMD, co-directed the event. Both welcomed participants alongside José Ernesto Amorós, Associate Dean of Faculty and Research at EGADE Business School.

Bringing together researchers and professionals from more than 20 countries, the event presented over 65 academic papers, addressing key themes in social entrepreneurship, innovation, sustainability, and impact.

Faculty members from EGADE Business School participated actively in the program: Felipe Symmes, Sascha Fürst, and Alysha Shivji served as session chairs and presented their research, while Jill Kickul and Rajiv Maher also shared their academic work with the international community.

 

 

 

 

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The program included keynote sessions by Pablo Muñoz (Durham University), Andrea Prado (INCAE Business School), Anna Kim (McGill University), and Greg Van Kirk (Collaborative Changemaking Labs).

Other featured activities included the “Bridging the Divide Between Social Entrepreneurship Scholars and Practitioners” panel; the “Path to Co-Leadership” panel by Ashoka Mexico and the launch of its Ashoka 2025 Impact Report, and a documentary screening and workshop led by the Stanford Social Innovation Review en Español magazine.

During the closing session, the best research papers were recognized: Alessia Argiolas and Hans Rawhouser received the Bold Theoretical Contribution Best Paper Award for “Dealing With Uncertain Social Impact: Evidence From Mini-Grids,” and Katrina Brownell, Sönke Mestwerdt, and Jill Kickul received the Best Empirical Paper Award for “Pitch Perfect: Emotional Appeals and Lender Decision-Making in Social Entrepreneurship.”

With this edition of the Annual Social Entrepreneurship Conference, EGADE Business School strengthens its leadership as a global platform for connecting research and practice in social entrepreneurship.

Isaac Lemus and Alejandro Fuentes discussed Industry 5.0's main benefits and challenges, such as implementing new technologies, sustainability, safety, and a focus on the human factor.

By ISABELLA CASTAÑEDA RODRÍGUEZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The new wave of technology, known as Industry 5.0, involves integrating elements beyond the digital tools of Industry 4.0 and introduces new challenges for companies.

In episode 202 of Territorio Negocios, Isaac Lemus, professor at EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Alejandro Fuentes, Director of Digitalization at Prolec Energy, discussed this topic. Eduardo Aguiñaga, National Director of Full-Time Programs at EGADE Business School, hosted the episode.

All three agreed that Industry 4.0 brought a technological, economic, and social transformation that led to new products and services. According to Lemus, some of them were artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and nanotechnology.

Implementing these new technologies has delivered benefits to him. "It has allowed us to greatly improve on-site efficiency, increase process output, and most importantly, improve conditions for our colleagues on the plant floor," he said.

Industry 5.0 builds on the same foundation as 4.0, but it stands out for integrating a focus on the human factor, sustainability, resilience, and personalization, emphasizing critical thinking and creativity.

Challenges for industries include understanding new technologies, the impact on materials use, and ensuring information security.

"Here, we are relying on artificial intelligence solutions that allow us to accelerate detection, identify customer needs for solution modelling, and shorten the time we spend with the client designing and agreeing on product specifications," said Fuentes.

Territorio Negocios' whole conversation is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube.

The international dual-degree program offered by EGADE Business School and the W. P. Carey School of Business ranks 15th globally among the world's top joint Executive MBA programs.

By INSTITUTIONAL COMMUNICATION | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

The EGADE - W. P. Carey Executive MBA has once again secured the #1 position in Latin America for the second consecutive year and moved up to 15th place globally in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025: Joint Programmes, which highlights the world’s leading joint Executive MBA programs.

Released on April 30, the latest edition of the ranking by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) evaluated 27 joint programs offered through partnerships between multiple business schools, reinforcing the prestige of the program delivered by EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey and the W. P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University.

Spanning 15 months, the EGADE-W. P. Carey Executive MBA is designed to develop the next generation of top executives, focusing on corporate innovation, business analytics, and a global perspective.

The QS ranking methodology focuses on five key indicators: Employer Reputation, Thought Leadership, Career Outcomes, Executive Profile, and Diversity. This year, the program's strongest performances were in Executive Profile (#7 globally), Thought Leadership (#13 globally), and Employer Reputation (#16 globally).

To qualify for the ranking, joint programs must have graduated at least one cohort and hold recognized international accreditations.

Since its launch, three cohorts have graduated from the EGADE-W. P. Carey Executive MBA program.

It is worth noting that EGADE Business School is among the elite 1% of business schools worldwide accredited with the prestigious Triple Crown: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.

You can view the full ranking here: QS Executive MBA Rankings 2025: Joint Programmes.

The new national report, led by EGADE Business School and the Eugenio Garza Lagüera Institute for Entrepreneurship, offers key insights and recommendations to strengthen the student entrepreneurship ecosystem.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

More than half of Mexican university students intend to start their own business within five years of graduating, according to the latest GUESSS Mexico National Report, led by EGADE Business School and the Entrepreneurship Observatory of the Eugenio Garza Lagüera Institute for Entrepreneurship (IEEGL) at Tecnológico de Monterrey, with the support of Santander bank.

The national report, published in February 2025, is based on the tenth edition of the 2023 Global University Entrepreneurial Spirit Students' Survey (GUESSS)—an international study that collected data from over 226,000 students across 57 countries, aiming to inspire researchers, practitioners, and policymakers to continue strengthening student entrepreneurship worldwide.

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO STRENGTHEN THE ECOSYSTEM

In Mexico, the GUESSS 2023 study collected responses from over 3,100 students across more than 50 higher education institutions. The results reflect a strong entrepreneurial spirit flourishing within the country’s university ecosystem.

The report reveals that 22.7% of Mexican students plan to start their own business immediately after graduation, while 51.8% intend to do so within five years. Additionally, 28% of students incorporate entrepreneurship into their academic plans—significantly above the global average of 9.2%. These results position Mexico among the leading countries in student entrepreneurial intention.

Despite these encouraging figures, the report also identifies key challenges. While 42% of nascent entrepreneurs plan to launch their ventures during their studies, a considerable 84% lack prior entrepreneurial experience. Furthermore, only 19% of active student entrepreneurs have accessed entrepreneurial capital, indicating a clear opportunity to enhance funding alternatives and entrepreneurial education.

“The GUESSS Mexico Report shows a new generation of students who, with their creativity and risk-taking spirit, are ready to drive Mexico’s economic and social transformation," said José Ernesto Amorós, Associate Dean of Faculty and Research at EGADE Business School and lead author of the national report. "Strengthening training, mentorship, and access to entrepreneurial capital will be crucial to support them in materializing their projects," he emphasized.

The national report concludes with several recommendations aimed at fostering a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem. Among these, it emphasises the importance of enhancing practical training and mentoring programs, promoting the early development of entrepreneurial skills, expanding access to funding sources, and encouraging entrepreneurial projects within family businesses.

Authored by Geraldina Silveyra (Director of Training and Knowledge at the IEEGL), Andrés Alejandro Guzmán González (Research Dissemination Coordinator at the IEEGL), and Amorós, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the aspirations, challenges, and opportunities faced by university students across Mexico.

You can read the full GUESSS Mexico 2023 National Report here.

Bryan W. Husted and José Ernesto Amorós are among the top scientists in Business and Management in the 2025 edition of the prestigious international ranking.

By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL

Two researchers from EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey, Bryan W. Husted and José Ernesto Amorós, have been recognized in the 2025 edition of the Ranking of Best Scientists in Business and Management by Research.com, which highlights the world’s most influential academics in this field.

The selection is based on a rigorous analysis of 9,827 scientists specializing in Business and Management, derived from a preliminary review of 166,880 academic profiles from various bibliometric databases such as OpenAlex and CrossRef.

Husted, professor in the Department of Strategy and Leadership at EGADE and leader of the Research Group on Conscious Enterprise Development, ranked as the number one scientist in Mexico and 745th globally, with a D-index of 50, 13,938 citations, and 161 publications in the field of Business and Management.

Meanwhile, Amorós, Associate Dean of Faculty and Research at EGADE and leader of the Research Group on Entrepreneurship and Impact Innovation, ranked as the second in Mexico and 1,767th worldwide, with a D-index of 33, 5,188 citations, and 114 publications in the discipline.

"Through this report, we aim to inspire decision-makers, researchers, and entrepreneurs worldwide to learn more about what leading experts are focusing on and how they are helping to transform today’s business landscape," said Imed Bouchrika, Co-Founder and Chief Data Scientist at Research.com. "The ranking allows us to learn from top researchers and to recognize institutions that maintain a strong tradition of research and innovation in business and management," he added.

Research.com is one of the world’s leading scientific research portals, specializing in academic and educational rankings.

IMPACTFUL CAREERS

The recognition of Husted and Amorós reflects EGADE Business School’s commitment to producing impactful research and contributing actively to business and societal transformation.

Husted is a member of Tecnológico de Monterrey’s distinguished Faculty of Excellence and has received awards such as the Rómulo Garza INSIGNIA Award 2017, the Cuervo-Cazurra and Newburry Award 2023 by AIB-LAC, and the Nuevo León Award for Science, Technology, and Innovation 2023 in the Social Sciences and Humanities category. He has also been recognized among the Top 2% of Scientists Worldwide by Stanford University in 2022 and 2023.

Amorós was recognized in 2024 by AACSB International as part of its Influential Leaders Class. He also received the Rómulo Garza Research and Innovation Award 2023 in the Scientific Articles category. Through his work with the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), he has contributed to the evaluation of pro-entrepreneurship public policies in various countries.

NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

In the 2025 edition of Research.com’s ranking, Mexico ranked 38th globally in the number of distinguished researchers in Business and Management, with EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey being the only Mexican institution represented, thanks to the inclusion of Husted and Amorós.

This achievement reaffirms EGADE’s leadership in cutting-edge research and its commitment to strengthening the knowledge that drives positive change in society and the business world.

For more information about the ranking, visit: Research.com - Best Scientists in Business and Management 2025.