Adriana Vadillo

What makes Adriana Vadillo stand out from the rest is her ability to take steps to ameliorate society. Having a solid career graph for 26 years, she has been a distinguished leader who has contributed to the field of software and IT services. Her journey is one for the book as it inspires individuals venturing into the field to see how resilience and determination can pay off. 

In terms of her education, Adriana completed her Bachelor of Business Administration and earned an International Business Minor. The SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University also accepted her into the Executive MBA Program. She is a Doctor of Excellence Honoris Causa in Business Administration. 

Adriana’s professional journey started 26 years ago when she founded Global Computing. She has also contributed to the academic community in Mexico by working against software piracy, which has led her to work on-site agreements at most private and public universities in Mexico. This has helped bring the technology to more students, professors, and researchers through accessible volume agreements with a better price for greater users. Her time has been primarily invested in this field. She cites an example and says, “l worked for 10 years in the most important public university in Mexico, UNAM, to make this happen. This societal upliftment and greater good vision gained me a Social Impact Grant when l was accepted to study for my MBA at Hult International Business School, and the recognition of my company being considered a success case in Latin America by software manufacturers.”  

Adriana describes herself as an empathetic person who understands the needs of others and will do anything in her hands to help others and make a difference in her environment. She is a profoundly brave person who will raise her voice against injustice and abuse. Being inherently passionate and committed to creating change, she uses her expertise and approach to help others who are not that privileged. As a person with values like responsibility and integrity, her work environment resonates with the same commitment. She is also a hard worker who will invest all her effort, time, and sacrifices to make things happen.

She uses various tools and methods to make her sessions more effective and impactful. She does this by clearly defining goals and objectives to guide the training and measure its success. She also uses visual cues like posters, charts, or signs to remind students of routines and procedures. She mentions, “I use examples of life experiences to help students integrate information more quickly. I also use audiovisual aids with sound, color, and/or animation to attract and maintain student’s attention.” 

To stay ahead with the latest industry trends and developments so that

Her advice remains relevant and valuable, and Adriana always works directly with professors, students, researchers, and engineers in the field. She listens to their projects and technology needs and then tries to fulfill them by looking for leading software suppliers. A lifelong learner, she is open to learning from all the players in the market (customers, manufacturers, trainers, channels, distributors, etc.).

She defines ‘visionary leadership’ as the ability to stay years ahead of all market players in terms of IT trends. In her experience, she feels that visionary leaders are often passionate, innovative, and flexible and can help build strong and adaptable organizations. They inspire their team members towards a common goal or purpose through innovation and collaboration. They can think outside the box and envision a future that does not yet exist. She says, “They are not limited by conventional thinking or existing norms. Instead, they explore new ideas and possibilities that can drive innovation.”

Here are some of the strategic plans to achieve business goals.

1. Vision: What your organization wants to achieve in the future (the long-term goal)
2. Mission: The driving force behind why your company exists
3. Values: Fundamental beliefs guiding your company’s decision-making process 
4. Goals: Measurable objectives in alignment with your business mission, vision, and values 
5. Strategy: A long-term strategy map for achieving your objectives based on both internal and external factors
6. Approach: How you execute your strategy and achieve objectives using actions and initiatives
7. Tactics: Short-term actions, programs, and activities

According to Adriana Vadillo, a robust corporate culture sets the tone for the company's success and helps ensure everyone is on the same page. A solid corporate culture helps attract and retain top talent; employees who feel connected give their best efforts. Leaders profoundly influence culture by setting a vision that unites employees and creating a purpose-driven work environment that supports them as they work to achieve that vision.

She feels that their actions shape organizational behaviors, making their role in culture strategically imperative for sustained excellence. They also promote adaptability and inclusivity, driving innovation, transparency, and accountability; encourage decision-making at all levels; and uphold ethical conduct, establishing trust and integrity within the organization.

She has been recognized for her work during her internship at the American Express Latin America Regional Operation Center in Miami, FL, USA. Her several accolades include being recognized in The Victory Magazine as the ‘The Most Influential Women Leaders of the Year 2022’, The Enterprise World as ‘The Most Successful Business Leaders to Watch in 2023’, Passion Vista Magazine’s ‘Circle of Excellence 2024’ and ‘Women Leaders to Look Up to In 2024.’ She was recently featured in Forbes Mexico's “Women Who Are Making a Significant Impact on Business” article.

Adriana shares her advice, saying, “Education is critical in an entrepreneur’s life. Still, more than education, it is important to have experiences outside your comfort zone that help you understand different ways of doing things and solving problems. Traveling and studying abroad will make you aware of various forms of living, impacting how you solve issues. Education centered on values more than knowledge is key to accomplishing goals: being persistent, consistent, committed, responsible, honest, respecting others, treating others the way you like being treated, being kind, and empathetic.”