Panama, April 29, 2024. Today, INCAE Business School marked a transcendental milestone in its history with the inauguration of the new Executive Center in Panama, strategically located in the Business Center of Panama City. The opening ceremony was attended by the distinguished presence of the President of the Government of Panama, Mr. Laurentino Cortizo, and Mr. Stanley Mota, a prominent Panamanian businessman, leaders from the business, academic and governmental world, and representatives from INCAE.
"The contribution of INCAE Business School, Latin America's leading business school, is undeniable, training thousands of professionals from all over Latin America who occupy relevant positions in both the private and public sectors. I have no doubt that the establishment of a permanent headquarters of INCAE in our country will contribute to the development of Central American nations and the rest of the continent." These were the words of the President of the Republic of Panama, Laurentino Cortizo.
The Executive Center in Panama stands as a bastion of educational excellence for senior executives in the region. With a focus on world-class executive education, this center will offer programs specifically designed to train business leaders, who will travel once a month to this country for a week to enrich their knowledge and skills.
Mr. Laurentino Cortizo, President of the Government of Panama with Mr. Enrique Bolaños, Rector of INCAE Business School.
It is important to emphasize that this new center does not seek to replace operations in Costa Rica, but rather to complement them, offering more opportunities to serve students from South America and the Caribbean. Panama, with its excellent air connectivity, is a strategic point for attracting students from all over the region, promoting the exchange of knowledge and experiences among professionals from different countries.
Diego Herrera, President of the National Committee of INCAE in Panama, together with the Rector of INCAE and the President of the Government of Panama.
Enrique Bolaños Abaunza, Rector of INCAE, mentioned that: "With the opening of the Executive Center in Panama, INCAE reaffirms its commitment to the sustainable development of the region and highlights its core values of innovation, excellence and respect.
I am deeply grateful to the authorities and all our donors and strategic allies, who made this great milestone possible, within the framework of INCAE's 60th anniversary," he added.
EMBA Panama students, cutting the inaugural ribbon
On the same date, the first class of the Executive MBA (EMBA), INCAE's flagship program designed for executives and business leaders seeking to enhance their management and leadership skills in a global and dynamic environment, was offered at this new location, with a diverse group of students from multiple countries. A significant moment was the inaugural ribbon cutting, performed by a representative group of these students, symbolizing INCAE 's commitment to the formation of transformational leaders in the region.
Diego Herrera and Enrique Bolaños
"The new executive headquarters of INCAE in Panama will not only be a center for cutting-edge education, but also a space for collaboration and innovation where business leaders, academics and entrepreneurs can meet, share ideas and develop solutions to the country's most pressing challenges. It was something that business people have been asking for for many years, and now it is finally a reality," said Diego Herrera, President of the National Committee of INCAE in Panama.
EMBA students in their first class
INCAE reaffirms its commitment to actively contribute to the sustainable development of the countries it serves through the transformative education of leaders in key sectors of society. The new Executive Center in Panama is a tangible testimony to this mission, providing a platform for the personal and professional growth of the region's executives.
Mr. Stanley Motta and Mr. Jorge Enrique Vallarino
About INCAE Business School:
INCAE Business School is a leading institution of higher education in Latin America, committed to the formation of transformational leaders who drive sustainable development in the region. Through its academic excellence, innovation and core values, INCAE has established itself as a knowledge center of reference, promoting understanding, dialogue and cooperation between people, sectors and countries.
For more information, visit www.incae.edu or contact trinidad.alvarez@incae.edu.
