Andrea Quiroz
About Andrea Quiroz
Andrea Quiroz serves as the North America Chief Executive Officer at PRAGMA, where she has worked since 2021. With a background in innovation management and extensive experience in various roles related to strategy and digital transformation, she combines rational thinking with creativity in her leadership approach.
Current Role at PRAGMA
Andrea Quiroz serves as the North America Chief Executive Officer at PRAGMA, a position she has held since 2021. Based in Florida, United States, she leads the company's operations and strategic initiatives across the North American market. Her leadership is characterized by a strong focus on innovation and digital transformation, which are essential for driving growth and enhancing user experience.
Previous Experience at PRAGMA
Before her current role, Andrea Quiroz worked at PRAGMA in various capacities. She served as an Innovation Strategist for five months in Medellin from 2019 to 2020. Following this role, she was the Director of Innovation and New Products and Services Design from 2020 to 2021. Her experiences at PRAGMA have contributed to her expertise in innovation methodologies and strategic thinking.
Educational Background
Andrea Quiroz holds a Master of Science in Engineering and Management, specializing in Innovation Management, from Politecnico di Torino, which she completed from 2012 to 2014. She also earned her Ingeniera Industrial degree from Universidad de Antioquia, studying from 2008 to 2014. Additionally, she completed a Diplomatura in Habilidades Gerenciales at Universidad EAFIT from 2016 to 2017. This educational foundation supports her expertise in innovation and management.
Professional Experience in Colombia
Prior to her roles at PRAGMA, Andrea Quiroz gained valuable experience at Renting Colombia SAS. She worked as an Innovation Analyst from 2017 to 2018 and as a Research and Development Analyst from 2015 to 2017. She also held a marketing position at the same company from 2018 to 2019. These roles helped her develop skills in creating new business models and understanding market dynamics.
Teaching Experience
In 2020, Andrea Quiroz served as a Professor at Future_is in Mexico for eight months. This role allowed her to share her knowledge and expertise in innovation and management with students, further contributing to her professional development and understanding of educational methodologies.