Germán Ramírez García, Ed. D
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERT CONSULTANT
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Locations:
USA | EUROPE | LATAM
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Phone:
+1-786-769-3896
Email:
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Website:
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Welcome!
Thanks for visiting this site, where you can learn more about me. After 30+ years of successful professional trajectory in the public and private sectors, in 2017 I started my consulting practice in Higher Education and will be happy to assist you.
My areas of expertise are:
Growth
Strategies
Leadership Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Digital Learning
Solutions
International
Partnerships
EXPERIENCE
EDUCATION
1997-2005
Doctor of Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Concentration: Higher Education Administration and Social Policy
1997-1998
Master of Education
HARVARD UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
Concentration: Higher Education Administration and Policy.
1 9 8 4 -1986
Master in Public Administration
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, Spain
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1 9 8 1 -1984
Law Degree
UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES, Colombia
1 9 7 6 -1981
BBA Degree
CESA BUSINESS SCHOOL, Colombia
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2017-present
Principal
GRG EDUCATION, Europe and the Americas
Expert consultancy in higher education. Areas of focus: Strategy, business & product development, organizational effectiveness, academic quality assurance, leadership & talent development, digital learning solutions and international partnerships.
2015-2017
Chief Academic Officer, Europe
LAUREATE EDUCATION, Madrid
Led the implementation across 7 countries of a common academic model based on 4 pillars--Internationality, Experiential Learning, Personalization and Innovation—and a digital teaching strategy to enhance the learning experience of 60k students and strengthen the competitive advantage of Laureate's institutions in the region.
2008-2015
President, Network Products & Services
LAUREATE EDUCATION, Miami
Led the creation of a corporate unit key to the IP and treasury strategy, including an off-shore software development and customer service facility and $100+ M portfolio of digital products & services for students, faculty and staff in 80+ institutions across 25 countries.
2006-2008
President
UDLA (Laureate Education), Santiago,Chile
Led the post-acquisition integration and achieved the first institutional accreditation of this 26k students, multi-campus, comprehensive university after winning a complex and politically charged appeal process at the National Higher Education Council.
2004-2006
President, Central America
LAUREATE EDUCATION, San Jose, Costa Rica
Led the post-acquisition integration into a global network of 5 business units in Costa Rica, Panama and Honduras. Set up the governance and management mechanisms through which these units achieved and exceeded its business / academic objectives.
2002-2004
Vice President, Network Development
SYLVAN LEARNING SYSTEMS, Baltimore
Designed and set into motion the organizational mechanisms to enhance collaboration across fast-growing university network via student and faculty exchanges and the promotion, harvesting and dissemination of best practices.
2000-2002
Director Strategic Planning
SYLVAN LEARNING SYSTEMS, Baltimore
Core member of the CEO's team that developed and launched the business, commercial and network strategy for the new Sylvan International Universities venture
1995 - 1997
Vice Rector
CESA BUSINESS SCHOOL, Bogota
Reporting to the Rector, led the academic operations of a top-ranked B-school, including faculty selection, curricular planning, accreditation & quality assurance and internationalization strategy.
1994 - 1995
Dean (I), School of International Commerce
1990 - 1994
Administrative Director
1988 - 1990
Administrative Director
1982 - 1988
Director of Personnel (82-86) & Director of Planning (86-88)
SERGIO ARBOLEDA UNIVERSITY, Bogota
Responsible for academic programming, faculty hiring and evaluation, and student satisfaction of a newly funded school within a comprehensive university.
SALUD COLMENA, Bogota
Led the development and implementation of administrative processes and IT systems, and a network of health care providers to enable nation-wide operation.
SISTEMA 4 LTD, Bogota
Coordinated a project to revamp the corporate image and remodel 50+ branch offices for a leading national bank.
COLOMBIA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE
Implemented modern HR and budgeting practices to increase the effectiveness of these two critical administrative units.
PARTNERS
To better assist clients with proven market-ready tools, I work with specialized partners in key domains. Together we are able to offer effective solutions to your needs.
Ethical & Trustworthy Leader
Persuasive Communicator
Enthusiastic Self-Starter
Inspirational Team-builder
Insightful & Creative Thinker
Disciplined & Pragmatic Doer
Assertive & Solutions Driven
Bilingual English- Spanish
SKILLS HIGHLIGHTS
TESTIMONIALS
... you have left an indelible mark on this company and can always count yourself amongst those who set the opening spirit, vision and values for a company with a beautiful purpose...
... you exemplify the integrity, passion and commitment that made it possible for Laureate to become a reality..."
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Doug Becker,
Founder, Chairman & CEO
Laureate Education
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... I have really enjoyed working and learning from you...
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... you have been generous with your wisdom and sense of fun; a pleasure to work with always with quality of Education and student purpose at the centre..."
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Linda Brown
CEO, Australia and New Zeland
Laureate International Universities
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... I was touched by your sincere devotion to our universities in Europe...
...you have provided the strategic means for teamwork, growth and academic excellence...
... I am grateful for all you have done, and pledge my best efforts in continuing your leadership in the domain of education...."
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Kostas Gouliamos
Rector
European University of Cyprus
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CONTACT ME
Germán A. Ramírez, Ed. D
HIGHER EDUCATION EXPERT CONSULTANT
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Phone:
+1-786-769-3896 | +34-601-510-029
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Email:
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Website:
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