Héctor Gómez Macfarland

Dr. Héctor Gómez Macfarland is a scholar and technology entrepreneur with more than 30 years of international experience in marketing, business, and technology. Throughout his career, he has also served as an executive in the technology and telecommunications industries and has taught at leading institutions across the United States, Europe, and Latin America—including the University of Texas at Austin, Tecnológico de Monterrey, and Pforzheim University in Germany. He has also delivered executive education programs for global companies such as Coca-Cola, Avon, Sony, and Cemex. He is recognized for his strategic approach and his ability to integrate theory, analysis, and practical business application in both academic and corporate environments.

In addition to his academic career, Dr. Gómez Macfarland is an innovator in the technology sector, co-founder of two companies, and a contributor to the development of IIoT and Artificial Intelligence solutions for industries such as semiconductors, aerospace, and defense. He was recognized by President Barack Obama as one of the 15 most impactful Mexican technology entrepreneurs in the United States. His work reflects a strong combination of strategic vision, leadership, research, and hands-on experience in applied technology development.