Before joining NBS, Mariana was an Assistant Professor in Information Systems and Technology at IE Business School. Mariana holds a Ph.D. in Innovation and Information Management from the School of Business at the University of Hong Kong. She also graduated summa cum laude from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM) with a BBA degree specializing in strategic management, finance and accounting. Prior to pursuing her Ph.D. studies, she worked in consulting, marketing and banking in different geographical regions ranging from The Americas to Asia.