Our Rector, Patricia Stuart, continues to establish herself as a leader in innovation and technology in Peru, having been recognized in the Directivos Digitales 2026 ranking published by Forbes. Conducted by Verne Comunicación e Innovación, the study analyzed 524 CEOs and communications executives from leading companies across the country.
As the only university leader among the ranking’s top 20, Stuart expressed her gratitude and excitement at receiving this distinction from Verne, which ranked her 11th. “I’m especially happy because it recognizes a way of communicating that I strongly believe in: being approachable, authentic, and purposeful. For me, social media offers an opportunity to share ideas, learn from others, and take part in meaningful conversations,” she added.
The ranking evaluated digital visibility between September 2025 and August 2026 across social media platforms, search engines, and generative AI tools. It considered four criteria: presence, conversation, community, and brand leadership and consistency.
“I’m grateful to Verne for this recognition, to the Ulima team that stands by me, and to everyone out there reading, commenting, and sharing. Every interaction makes this journey meaningful,” our Rector said. “Congratulations to all the other leaders on the list, too. Let’s keep sharing ideas, inspiring one another, and building a stronger community together!”
As a leader’s digital reputation becomes increasingly important to organizational trust, Rector Stuart continues to establish herself as a prominent voice in education and innovation. Just weeks ago, she received the Life Achievement Award, the highest distinction at the fifth edition of the Women in Tech LATAM Awards 2026, honoring women who have made outstanding contributions to Latin America’s technology sector.
