Andrés Zárrate
Raised near Bogotá, Andres studied Business Administration with a focus on service institutions, combining entrepreneurship with community leadership. Andres’ journey has been shaped not just by professional experiences, but by the support of family, the strength of friendships, and a deep curiosity about the world.
A scholarship to the Erasmus Mundus Master’s in Sports Ethics and Integrity marked a turning point -deepening his commitment to ethical research and international collaboration.
Andres’ dissertation on Sport for Development and Peace was presented at the International Olympic Academy, and he returned to Colombia to better understand how it could serve society. They’ve since contributed to a major international sporting event and a university-wide transformation project. Encouraged by mentors, they set their sights on social innovation.
Andres’ PhD explores how public sector actors can become both users and enablers of artificial intelligence, not just to improve services, but to drive social innovation.
Achievements
- Graduated with distinction in Business Management and landed first professional role
- Co-founded and ran a successful family business for eight years
- Earned Erasmus Mundus scholarship for MA in Sports Ethics and Integrity — graduated summa cum laude distinction
- Lived and learned across multiple countries, shaped by cultures, friendships, and family
In my own words…
I am passionate about designing applied research and ethical AI solutions that empower organisations and serve society through emerging technologies.