David Noel Ramírez Padilla, Rector Emeritus of the Tecnológico de Monterrey, died at the age of 75.
David Noel Ramírez Padilla, recognized as Rector Emeritus of the Tecnológico de Monterrey, died today at the age of 75, according to the media Reforma.
His legacy as an educational leader, academic, and promoter of ethical and social values has left a deep mark on the institution and Mexican society.
David Noel Ramírez Padilla was born on January 12, 1950, in San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco.
From a young age, he demonstrated a great commitment to education and professional development, which led him to become an emblematic figure of the Tecnológico de Monterrey and a reference in the educational and business fields of Mexico and Latin America, the university said in his profile.
David Noel Ramírez graduated as a Certified Public Accountant with honors from the Tecnológico de Monterrey in 1972. He subsequently earned a Master’s Degree in Administration with a specialty in Finance, also with honors, in 1974, from the same institution.
His career at the Tecnológico de Monterrey was upwardly mobile and multifaceted. He held various leadership positions, including:
Career Director
Department Director
Director of the Business School
Rector of the Northern Zone (since 1991)
Rector of the Northern, Southern and Western Zones (as of 2009)
Rector of the Tecnológico de Monterrey (since January 1, 2011)
During his tenure as rector, the Tecnológico de Monterrey consolidated its position as one of the most prestigious universities in Mexico and Latin America, recognized by international rankings as number 1 in the opinion of employers. Under his leadership, the institution grew to include 31 campuses, nearly 90,000 students, 10,000 teachers, and 15,000 employees.
The Monterrey Daily Post sends its sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Mr. David Noel Ramírez Padilla.
With Information from El Imparcial
