Embracing Change

A Conversation with with Leo Schlesinger, CEO of Aliat Universidades.

More than ever, digital transformation has become a key piece in this world that changes faster than we expect. 


Digital transformation is based on the profound changes in business activities, processes, and competencies required to realize the opportunities of the digital world. It is vital for all businesses, from small to enterprise, to embrace this transformation with a clear strategy in mind if they want to stay relevant and survive going forward.


In this conversation, Gerardo Kerik speaks with Leo Schlesinger, CEO of Aliat Universities, about digital transformation in Education in Mexico before, during and after the quarantine. Also, the challenges in this industry in Mexico and beyond.

“The key question is how do you develop somebody to its full potential, how do you provide them with the know why, not just the know how? How can we help them use their education to become a better person, a better citizen, a better community member.”

LEO Schlesinger, CEO in Aliat Universidades

Leo schlesinger

Chief Executive Officer of one of the major private higher education platforms in Mexico, with a blended approach we provide both face to face and virtual programs, all enabled by our digital platform. Thus far we have acquired 16 brick and mortar Universities and integrated them into our state of the art digital platform that provides a standardized and unique academic experience to all of our students. We operate in 18 Mexican States through our 27 campuses and 50 distance learning centers, +50,000 students and over 240,000 Alumni. It includes Campus operations, Distance Learning Centers, Online programs and a new Educational Services business (OPM). Aliat it’s the umbrella group that includes the following nine brands: ETAC, UNEA, Corbuse, Tangamanga, Aliat, UVG, La Concordia, and CEST and Fundación Aliat.


Actually, Leo is member and/or mentor of:

  • KIO Networks Board Member (Largest Cloud Services/data centers provider and Mexican Unicorn)
  • YGL Alumni member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders at the World Economic Forum (Davos)
  • YPO President of Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Mexico City Chapter
  • American School Foundation (ASF) Vice Chairman of the Board of Trustees and member of the Governance Committee
  • Board Member Subastas Ventura
  • ASHOKA Mentor 
  • Endeavor Mexico Mentor
Gerardo Kerik

GERARDO KERIK


After 20 years in Warner and Disney, Gerardo Kerik created an agency that helps clients implement digital transformation transitions and increase ROI of their digital assets. Gerardo helps businesses drive revenue growth by increasing traffic to their online properties and improving their site's conversion. He is also a Certified Social Selling Trainer. His team has particular experience in developing Digital Marketing Strategies for Media and Entertainment companies, including Lead Generation, Customer Acquisition, Social Selling for B2B and B2C businesses. 


WSI has been named Top Agency by the Web Marketing Association (WMA) 2019 and 2020 to bring our overall awards tally to over 115 WMAs in total. 


About Embracing Change


Embracing Change is a Live-Interview-Style podcast that focuses on stories of digital transformations, presented from the perspective of people who led them. Gerardo Kerik presents the voices and stories of those who have spearheaded many major brand activities.

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