Resume
Aaron Rosado is President of the Polytechnic University of Yucatan, a public institution dedicated to developing specialized talent for Industry 5.0. Under his leadership, he positioned the university as the leading institution in Mexico for training and professionalization in Cybersecurity.
He served as General Coordinator of the Strategic Project of the Mayan Train in Yucatan for the Government of Mexico, leading an investment of 30 billion dollars in southeastern Mexico. This monumental infrastructure project focused on boosting economic growth and sustainable development in the country.
His public service also includes the position of National Director of Mexico-United States Transportation at the Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transport (SICT). In this role, he coordinated crucial multimodal transportation matters and directed diplomatic activities related to international protocol.
Graduated with honors from the Monterrey Institute of Technology, with a Bachelor's degree in International Trade, his experience in regional development is reinforced by two master's degrees: a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA). He is a graduate of the Strategy and Leadership Program at the Harvard Kennedy School (HKS) and the Creating Shared Value Program at the Harvard Business School (HBS). His global perspective is enriched by studies and professional experience in United States, Germany, France, and Japan.
Professional Experience
President
Yucatan Polytechnic University
2024 - Present
Responsibilities and achievements:
- Development of the Yucatan State Cybersecurity Strategy 2025 - 2030
- Installation and commissioning of the First Cyber Intelligence and Cyber Resilience Laboratory in Latin America, with an investment of USD $35 million.
- International Award LatamDigital 2026, positioning the University as the Leader in the development of specialized talent in Cybersecurity for Latin America.
National Award in Cybersecurity AMCS 2025, awarded by the Mexico Cybersecurity National Alliance for excellence in the training and professionalization of talent in Cybersecurity. - First University at the National Level to open the Engineering in Cybersecurity in the Mixed Modality 60% online and 40% in-person.
Executive Director of Transportation U.S.A. - Mexico
Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), Government of Mexico
2023 - 2024
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate international multimodal transportation and diplomatic activities.
- Development of the National Nearshoring Strategy.
- Management of the National Airport Infrastructure Plan 2024-2032, with an investment of USD $818 million.
- Promotion of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Initiative, with an investment of USD $3 billion.
Director of Transportation Public Policies
Secretariat of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), Government of Mexico
2022 - 2023
Responsibilities:
- Promotion of safe and efficient transportation systems through strengthening the legal framework and designing public policies for the economic and social growth of the country.
General Coordinator of the Maya Train in Yucatan
National Fund for Tourism Promotion (FONATUR), Government of Mexico
2018 - 2022
Responsibilities:
- Leadership in the development of the strategic project, coordinating political, social, environmental, and economic aspects.
- Implementation of the Comprehensive Development Strategy and Smart Land Use Planning.
- Management of the most important infrastructure project in modern Mexico, with an investment of USD $30 billion.
Director of Incubation, Innovation, and Business Development
Metropolitan Technological University (UTM), Government of the State of Yucatán
2016 - 2018
Responsibilities:
- Promotion of business competitiveness from the academic sector and management of the Dual Education Program with the industry.
- First incubator and accelerator at the national level of the Technological and Polytechnic University System.
Undersecretary of Planning and Strategic Projects
Secretariat of Economic Development of the State of Yucatán, Government of the State of Yucatán
2014 - 2016
- Responsible for the Strategic Plan for Economic Development of the State
- Promotion of the development of Clusters in the region and promoter of innovation and technology.
- Manager of the Innovation Stimulus Program of the National Council of Science and Technology and the Program for the Development of the Software Industry of the Ministry of Economy.
- During his tenure, Yucatán reached first place nationally in industrial growth (12.1% in 2016, according to INEGI).
Director of International Trade
Secretariat of Economic Development of the State of Yucatán, Government of the State of Yucatán
2010 - 2014
Responsibilities:
- Increase in exports from the State of Yucatán by 10%.
- Creation of the International Trade Center of Yucatán.
Education
Master's in Applied Public Management (MPA)
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
2018
Master in Business Administration (MBA)
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
2013
Bachelor in International Trade (LIN)
Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico
2007
Program The Innovation Process: Development of New Products and Services
Boston University, United States.
2017
Program of Global and Corporate Responsibility
Audencia Business School, France
2017
Entrepreneurship Program
Berkeley, University of California, United States
2017
Creating Shared Value Program
Harvard Business School, United States
2016
Campaign Agenda to Governance Program
George Washington University, United States
2016
Leadership and Performance Strategies Program
John F. Kennedy Harvard School of Government, United States
2011
Diploma in Strategic Management & Balanced Score Card
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
2009
Diploma in Cluster Development: Strategy and Competitiveness
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
2009
Strategy and Innovation Program
University of Notre Dame, Mendoza College of Business, United States
2008
Management of Growing Businesses and Family Business Management
Babson College, Boston, United States
2007
International Business Management Program
Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan
2006-2007
International Marketing
Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany
2004
International Business
Potsdam University, Berlin, Germany
2004
Honors and Achievements
Ambassador of the Shared Value Initiative
(Shared Value and Prosperity)
Appointed by Professor Michael E. Porter as ambassador of the
Shared Value Initiative for Mexico from the Harvard Business School
(HBS) with the aim of promoting the transformation of social issues into business opportunities.
Coordinator of the National Incubator System
National Coordinator of the Incubators of the Subsystem of Technological and Polytechnic Universities of the Southeast Region.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE of the Class of 2007
International Trade degree from the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus, for demonstrating leadership in social, academic, cultural, and sports activities.
Awards
International Cybersecurity Award - LatamDigital
2026 - First Place
Awarded annually by Interlat, for over 20 years this award recognizes the most outstanding institutions and companies in the region in the areas of digital transformation, marketing, and applied technology. It is one of the most important awards for innovation and digital transformation in Latin America.
Awarded annually by Interlat, for over 20 years this award recognizes the most outstanding institutions and companies in the region in the areas of digital transformation, marketing, and applied technology. It is one of the most important awards for innovation and digital transformation in Latin America.
National Cybersecurity Award - AMCS
2025 - First Place
Awarded by the National Alliance of Mexico Cybersecure for its excellence in training and professionalizing talent in cybersecurity.
Awarded by the National Alliance of Mexico Cybersecure for its excellence in training and professionalizing talent in cybersecurity.
National Award for Sustainable Fishing and Aquaculture
2024 - First Place
The Government of Mexico, through the National Commission of Aquaculture and Fishing CONAPESCA, awarded the prize for its actions that transcend and impact with good practices in the sustainable development of fisheries in Mexico.
The Government of Mexico, through the National Commission of Aquaculture and Fishing CONAPESCA, awarded the prize for its actions that transcend and impact with good practices in the sustainable development of fisheries in Mexico.
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