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Adriana Hoyos

About me

Born and raised in Colombia, I am a happy woman, a proud mother and wife, a Buddhist, economist and an intellectually curious person. I enjoy multicultural, diverse and inclusive environments the most. I believe the best ideas and most enriching interactions happen when diversity of thought, expertise and experience is present. I have always been obsessed with impact. As much as theory is key, it becomes dust in the wind when it is not applied or implemented into a tangible end product. I nag my students (and my son) about the importance of thinking big and working towards making an impact, whether it be on a personal or professional level.

Who

Adriana Hoyos

Position

Adjunct Professor in the Bachelor in Economics

Leaving a positive impact

Adriana is a strategy consultant, board member, advisor and professor. She currently teaches at IE University different courses on the dynamics between digital economics, technology, economic growth, behavioral policy and the future of Society, focusing extensively on the role of artificial intelligence and digital platforms, and how they serve as a hub to connect the different realms that are shaping today’s World. Her expertise extends to the political realm, having served as Senior Advisor for several high-profile presidential campaigns, including three in the United States.

Adriana is a seasoned strategy consultant with over two decades of experience in both the private and public sectors, as well as in large foundations and multilateral organizations. She has also been a Senior Fellow at Harvard University since 2009, and prior to that, she was the CEO of Women's World Bank (Co). She served as a diplomat, representing Colombia as Economic Attaché in Spain, head of Plan Colombia for the EU, Kyoto Protocol lead for the UN and as Senior Counselor to the President of Colombia. She also worked at Citibank in corporate banking.

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Adriana has served in different boards of directors, advisory boards and expert panels, (currently) including: The Millennium Project -in the USA (EP), SciTheWorld -in Spain (AB), ANAR Foundation -in Spain (BoD), Management Activo -in Spain (AB), Crypto-venture-in Spain (AB), and Women Empowered to Invest -in France (AB).

A commitment to continued learning and professional development has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge and experience that she brings to her work, with a deep understanding of the global landscape and the ability to apply innovative solutions to complex problems. Her expertise encompasses the design and implementation of replicable consulting models on a global scale, making her a sought-after consultant for organizations -both private and public, seeking to drive growth and impact.

Adriana is an international Speaker and has participated as such in various world-class conferences, including: World Economic Forum (Davos), Clinton Global Initiative, Socap Global, Skoll World Forum, IN3 , South Summit, United Nations’ Economic and Social Council, among others