David Garza

Professor David Garza currently serves as President of Tecnológico de Monterrey, a leading Mexican university system with three institutions. He has held academic and leadership roles at Tec for nearly 40 years, including Provost, Rector, Campus Head, and Dean of the School of Engineering. As Chair of Universitas 21, he collaborates globally on educational challenges and sits on multiple advisory boards, including SACSCOC and APRU.

• PhD in Computer Science, Colorado State University
• Graduate of Tecnológico de Monterrey

His research and leadership focus spans academic innovation, global education systems, and addressing challenges like climate change and AI. Garza spearheaded the Tec21 educational model across 26 campuses and six schools, emphasizing industry collaboration and entrepreneurship.

He actively engages in international higher education networks, including roles at the World Economic Forum's Edison Alliance and University of the People's President's Council.