Juan Manuel Restrepo Cadavid named new rector of Universidad EIA

Juan Manuel Restrepo Cadavid has been appointed as the new rector of Universidad EIA, succeeding José Manuel Restrepo Abondano, who currently serves as Vice President of Colombia. The decision was made by the university's Superior Council after a selection process assisted by a specialized executive search firm Source: larepublicaco.

Background

Restrepo Cadavid holds a business administration degree from CESA, two master's degrees (in Administration and in Government of Great Metropolises), and a PhD in Politics and Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong Source: elcolombiano. He previously served as rector of Cesde from 2024 to 2025 and has been Director of Education at Comfama since 2018, where he leads programs reaching over a million educational experiences annually Source: larepublicaco.

Institutional Commitment

The Superior Council emphasized that the appointment reaffirms the university's commitment to excellence, transparency, and strategic decision-making Source: elcolombiano. Restrepo Cadavid stated his purpose is to work with faculty, students, staff, alumni, and partners to strengthen academic quality, boost health sciences, expand international projection, and consolidate a university connected to society's challenges Source: larepublicaco. The date of assumption and transition plan will be announced later Source: larepublicaco.