4 pm to 5 pm ET

Location
Cisco Webex
Online

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The Future of Business Schools in the Americas in a Post-Pandemic Era

COA hosts deans of leading business schools in Latin America discuss the challenges brought by the pandemic and the potential post-COVID impact for the business sector. 

4 pm to 5 pm ET

Location
Cisco Webex
Online

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Overview

Join Council of the Americas for a discussion with deans of leading business schools in the Americas on the many challenges that the pandemic has prompted for these institutions, and the potential impact for the business sector in a post-COVID-19 world.

Business schools are quickly adapting their curricula, research, and online teaching capacity to meet the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, while dealing with financial and safety concerns. Today, as leaders and companies are navigating the unprecedented challenges that require enhanced management and leadership to successfully keep business afloat, the role of the business school is more relevant than ever. The panelists will share their insights on the challenges they are facing and will discuss the opportunities for business schools to stay relevant and provide guidance to the business sector in Latin America’s post-COVID reality.

Speakers:

  • Veneta Andonova, Dean, Universidad de los Andes, Colombia
  • Ignacio de la Vega, Dean, EGADE Business School, Tec de Monterrey, Mexico
  • Peter Yamakawa, Dean, Universidad ESAN, Peru
  • Alberto Trejos, Dean, INCAE, Costa Rica and Nicaragua
  • Joanne Li, Dean, FIU Business School, United States (moderator)
  • Jerry Haar, Professor and Executive Director for the Americas, FIU Business School (moderator)
  • Maria Lourdes Gallo, Vice President, AS/COA Miami (chair)

A video recording of this presentation will be publicly available after the event's conclusion.

AS/COA members can register to attend the program via Webex by contacting Cyndi Balladares at rsvpmiami@as-coa.org.

For information about the program please contact Yndira Marin at ymarin@as-coa.org or Ariana Molina at amolina@as-coa.org.

For media access, please contact mediarelations@as-coa.org.
 

Speakers

Veneta Andonova
Educator, Researcher

Veneta Andonova, Ph.D., is a leading educator and researcher in the field of business and entrepreneurial strategy in emerging and developing contexts. She has years of professional experience working with hands-on projects and executive education. She is a startup mentor and...

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Ignacio de la Vega
Dean, EGADE Business School and the undergraduate business school system at Tecnológico de Monterrey

Ignacio de la Vega is an experienced and internationally seasoned senior manager in the education field, with experience in strategy formulation and implementation. Dr. De la Vega currently serves as dean of EGADE Business School and dean of the undergraduate business school...

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Jerry Haar
Jerry Haar
Professor and Executive Direction for the Americas, College of Business Florida International University

Jerry Haar is a professor of international business and Executive Director for the Americas as well as Faculty Advisor for Executive Education in the College of Business, Florida International University. He is also a Global Fellow of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for...

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Joanne Li
Dean, Professor of Finance and Ryder Eminent Scholar Chair at Florida International University College of Business

Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA is dean, professor of finance and Ryder Eminent Scholar Chair at Florida International University College of Business (FIU Business). As dean, she leads the Landon Undergraduate School and Chapman Graduate School, as well as FIU Business’ executive education...

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Alberto Trejos
Professor and Dean at INCAE Business School, Former Minister of Foreign Trade of Costa Rica

Alberto Trejos is a professor and dean at INCAE Business School and served as Costa Rica’s minister of foreign trade, and as chairman of CINDE (the Costa Rican Investment Board). Additionally, he is a director of South Africa’s Brenthurst Foundation, and the Arias Foundation for...

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Peter Yamakawa
Dean of ESAN Graduate School of Business (ESAN GSB), ESAN University, Peru

Peter Yamakawa is dean of ESAN Graduate School of Business (ESAN GSB), ESAN University, Peru. He is a certified project management professional (PMP), program management professional (PgMP), and risk management professional (RMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) and...

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