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February 24th, 2025
February 24th, 2025
La Salle Business School Alliance holds inaugural general assembly and sets its course for global collaboration in business education
La Salle Business School Alliance holds inaugural general assembly and sets its course for global collaboration in business education
Lasallian universities alliance defines mission, vision, values, new members and projects
Lasallian universities alliance defines mission, vision, values, new members and projects
La Salle Business School Alliance (LSBSA), the new global business school formed by universities of the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU), holds its inaugural general assembly to set the course for the alliance and work towards global collaboration in business education. The assembly follows the first meeting of all member schools in Cuernavaca (Mexico), where the foundations for the creation of the Lasallian network business school were laid. The new alliance aims to advance international collaboration, innovation and ethical leadership in business education.
La Salle Business School Alliance (LSBSA), the new global business school formed by universities of the International Association of La Salle Universities (IALU), holds its inaugural general assembly to set the course for the alliance and work towards global collaboration in business education. The assembly follows the first meeting of all member schools in Cuernavaca (Mexico), where the foundations for the creation of the Lasallian network business school were laid. The new alliance aims to advance international collaboration, innovation and ethical leadership in business education.
The meeting serves to define the mission, vision, values and new members and projects of La Salle Business School Alliance, as well as the governance structure of the general assembly, the board of directors, the executive board and the calendar of events and meetings. The President of the IALU, Brother Andrés Govela, emphasizes the power of collective action and decentralized collaboration: “Our strength lies in the ability to empower each institution in our network. By fostering innovation and sharing knowledge, we are shaping a future where Lasallian business education has a profound global impact.”
The meeting serves to define the mission, vision, values and new members and projects of La Salle Business School Alliance, as well as the governance structure of the general assembly, the board of directors, the executive board and the calendar of events and meetings. The President of the IALU, Brother Andrés Govela, emphasizes the power of collective action and decentralized collaboration: “Our strength lies in the ability to empower each institution in our network. By fostering innovation and sharing knowledge, we are shaping a future where Lasallian business education has a profound global impact.”
At this first inaugural assembly of LSBSA, participants approved a governance structure that ensures strategic leadership and regional representation, which includes the presidency of Ryan Butt, Dean of the College of Business & Graduate School of Management at Lewis University; the vice presidency of Christopher Kennett, Dean of the La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy (FICEDLS); and the general secretariat of Josep M. Piqué, Executive President of La Salle Technova. From this first assembly, work begins on the development of an educational model that not only trains the leaders of the present and the future but also consolidates the La Salle network in the world as an international benchmark in the field of business schools. The ceremony also included the nomination of regional board members, representing different regions. Emilina Sarreal was appointed from the Asia-Pacific region, Gabriel Camacho from Mexico, Andrés Ortiz from the Spanish-speaking South and Central America, and Cássio Cassel from the Portuguese-speaking South and Central America.
At this first inaugural assembly of LSBSA, participants approved a governance structure that ensures strategic leadership and regional representation, which includes the presidency of Ryan Butt, Dean of the College of Business & Graduate School of Management at Lewis University; the vice presidency of Christopher Kennett, Dean of the La Salle International School of Commerce and Digital Economy (FICEDLS); and the general secretariat of Josep M. Piqué, Executive President of La Salle Technova. From this first assembly, work begins on the development of an educational model that not only trains the leaders of the present and the future but also consolidates the La Salle network in the world as an international benchmark in the field of business schools. The ceremony also included the nomination of regional board members, representing different regions. Emilina Sarreal was appointed from the Asia-Pacific region, Gabriel Camacho from Mexico, Andrés Ortiz from the Spanish-speaking South and Central America, and Cássio Cassel from the Portuguese-speaking South and Central America.
During the closing ceremony, Josep M. Santos, General Director of La Salle Campus Barcelona and Director of the IALU's Francophone Europe and Africa region; and Carlos Coelho, Executive Director of IALU, express the alliance's commitment to academic excellence and social impact: "Together we are building a global network that will redefine business education for future generations."
During the closing ceremony, Josep M. Santos, General Director of La Salle Campus Barcelona and Director of the IALU's Francophone Europe and Africa region; and Carlos Coelho, Executive Director of IALU, express the alliance's commitment to academic excellence and social impact: "Together we are building a global network that will redefine business education for future generations."
The next LSBSA meetings will take place during the Segundo Encuentro de Escuelas de Negocios de CLADEA, hosted by La Salle Campus Barcelona on April 3 and 4, and the general assembly, scheduled on July 14, 2025.
The next LSBSA meetings will take place during the Segundo Encuentro de Escuelas de Negocios de CLADEA, hosted by La Salle Campus Barcelona on April 3 and 4, and the general assembly, scheduled on July 14, 2025.
© 2025, LaSalle Business School Alliance
© 2025, LaSalle Business School Alliance
© 2025, LaSalle Business School Alliance