Aaron Rosado:
leadership that connects.
Aaron Rosado is Rector of the Polytechnic University of Yucatan, a Mexican strategic leader in technology, cybersecurity and infrastructure, and promoter of the #Conectivity4Prosperity cause. His career brings together high-level public service, academia and innovation: he coordinated the Maya Train in Yucatán (USD 30 billion), led Mexico–United States transportation at SICT, and positioned his university as a leader in cybersecurity talent in Latin America.
Who he is, at a glance.
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- Current role
- Rector of the Polytechnic University of Yucatán (since 2024)
- Previous roles
- Executive Director of U.S.–Mexico Transportation (SICT) · General Coordinator of the Maya Train in Yucatán (FONATUR) · Undersecretary of Planning and Strategic Projects (SEFOE Yucatán)
- Education
- MPA and MBA, Tecnológico de Monterrey · Executive programs at Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, Berkeley, Boston University, Waseda and Babson
- Honors
- LatamDigital International Cybersecurity Award 2026 · AMCS National Cybersecurity Award 2025 · Shared Value Ambassador (HBS) for Mexico
- Cause
- #Conectivity4Prosperity: digital, logistics, energy and social connectivity for shared prosperity
- Topics
- Cybersecurity · Infrastructure and transportation · Nearshoring · Talent and innovation · Regional development
From international trade to cybersecurity.
Aarón Rosado is Rector of the Polytechnic University of Yucatán, a public institution dedicated to developing specialized talent for Industry 5.0. Under his leadership, the university became Mexico's leading institution in cybersecurity training and professionalization.
He served as General Coordinator of the Maya Train Strategic Project in Yucatán for the Government of Mexico, leading a USD 30 billion investment in southeastern Mexico, a project focused on the country's economic growth and sustainable development.
His public service also includes serving as National Director of Mexico–United States Transportation at the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation (SICT), where he coordinated multimodal transportation matters and led international protocol and diplomatic activities.
He graduated with honors from Tecnológico de Monterrey in International Trade and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Master of Public Administration (MPA). He is a graduate of the Strategy and Leadership Program at Harvard Kennedy School and the Creating Shared Value Program at Harvard Business School. His global perspective is enriched by studies and professional experience in the United States, Germany, France and Japan.
Fifteen years building infrastructure, talent and ecosystems.
Federal government, state government and academia: a career focused on measurable results.
Rector
- 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.
- Positioning the university as a leader in specialized cybersecurity talent for Latin America.
- First university in the country to offer a hybrid Cybersecurity Engineering degree (60% online, 40% on campus).
Executive Director of U.S. – Mexico Transportation
- Coordinate international multimodal transportation and diplomatic activities.
- Development of the National Nearshoring Strategy.
- Management of the National Airport Infrastructure Plan 2024-2032 (USD 818 million).
- Promotion of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) Initiative, with an investment of USD $3 billion.
Director of Transportation Public Policies
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Responsible for the Strategic Plan for Economic Development of the State
- Drove the development of clusters, innovation and technology in the region.
- Manager of the Innovation Incentives Program (CONACYT) and PROSOFT (Ministry of Economy).
- Yucatán ranked first nationwide in industrial growth: 12.1% in 2016 (INEGI).
Director of International Trade
- Increase in exports from the State of Yucatán by 10%.
- Creation of the International Trade Center of Yucatán.
Global preparation, applied in Mexico.
Three degrees from Tecnológico de Monterrey and executive programs in the United States, Germany, France and Japan.
Master's in Applied Public Management (MPA)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Bachelor's in International Trade
Tecnológico de Monterrey · Honorable mention
Executive programs and specializations
National and international recognition.
International Cybersecurity Award – LatamDigital
Granted by Interlat, which for more than 20 years has recognized the region's most outstanding institutions and companies in digital transformation, marketing and applied technology.
National Cybersecurity Award – AMCS
Granted by Alianza Nacional de México Ciberseguro for excellence in training and professionalizing cybersecurity talent.
National Award for Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
Presented by the Government of Mexico through CONAPESCA for impactful best practices in the sustainable development of fisheries.
Shared Value Initiative Ambassador
Appointed by Professor Michael E. Porter as Mexico's ambassador for Harvard Business School's Shared Value Initiative, turning social problems 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, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Monterrey Campus, for leadership in social, academic, cultural and sports activities.
In action.
“No single actor transforms a region on its own.”
Aarón Rosado · #Conectivity4Prosperity