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Salvador Alva Gómez (born June 4, 1951 in Mexico City) is a Mexican chemical engineer, businessman, author and academic administrator. He became the chancellor and president of the Tecnológico de Monterrey system on September 12, 2011, succeeding Rafael Rangel Sostmann. Tecnológico de Monterrey is Mexico’s top ranked private university. The Tecnológico de Monterrey system is the largest and most prestigious private university system in Latin America.

Background
Salvador Alva was born in Mexico City. His father was a [profession].

Education
Alva obtained his undergraduate degree in chemical engineering from the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1972. He then pursued graduated studies at the University of the Americas in Puebla, Mexico, graduating with an MBA in [ YEAR].

Business Career
Alva began his professional career at Cervecería Moctezuma in 1975. During his 10 years with the company he held management positions in the areas of logistics, new business development, planning and marketing.

In 1985 Alva joined the PepsiCo Group. In his 24-year career at the company he led distinct divisions and oversaw the accomplishment of strategic goals in each. Prior to his departure, he held the position of president of the Latin American region and was named to the global executive board.

Alva founded Novo Capital in 2008, a business incubator that supports and incentivizes start-up companies.

University Administration, Special Initiatives
Alva was appointed chancellor and president of the Tecnológico de Monterrey System on September 12, 2011. He took office on October 3 of that year. In this capacity, he oversees 26 campuses and 18 international liaison offices. The system educates more than 90,000 students in Ph.D., master’s, undergraduate, specialization and high school programs and it employs more than 10,000 faculty.

As chancellor and president, Alva has worked to implement a three-point plan to ensure the university and the activities it undertakes: 1. Focus on the needs of students and faculty; 2. Reflect ideals of service and citizenship, and; 3. Cultivate innovation and entrepreneurism.

Alva launched the Líderes del Mañana (Leaders of Tomorrow) program in [ YEAR]. The program extends full scholarships for low-income students who have high academic and leadership potential. Over a five-year period, 1,250 students will attend Tecnológico de Monterrey as part of the program. The program signals the university’s commitment to be open and inclusive and to contribute to the transformation and betterment of Mexico and Mexican society.

Published Works, Honors and Awards
Alva is the author of two books: Tu Vida Tu Mejor Negocio (Accion Empresarial, 2009) and Empresa Admirada: La Receta (Accion Empresarial, 2011). Alva was featured as number 13 on the Lideres magazine list of the 300 Most Influential Mexican Leaders in 2016.

Corporate and Business Affiliations
Alva serves on various boards, including: OMA (Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro-Norte); 7-Eleven; Grupo Chapa Distribución; Grupo Lamosa-Porcelanite; CEAL (Centro Empresarial Latinoamérica); ExEb (Fundación de empresarios por la educación básica); and Alsea. He is a director of CEAL and ExEb. He is the former Chairman of AMECE, the Mexican Association of Electronic Commerce.

Personal Life
Alva and his wife, NAME, live in Monterrey, Mexico. They have [children?]