Father Harold Castilla Devoz, general rector of the Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (Uniminuto), has been included in the Top 25 CEOs and higher education rectors for Hispanoamerica and Spain 2025, according to InsightED's ranking. This distinction highlights his influence in strategic educational discussions, as one of four most influential Colombian leaders. The recognition underscores his role in debates on public policies and educational innovation.
Father Harold Castilla Devoz, general rector of the Corporación Universitaria Minuto de Dios (Uniminuto), has been selected for the Top 25 CEOs and higher education rectors in the Hispanoamerica and Spain 2025 edition, produced by InsightED, a media outlet specialized in educational management, trends, and innovation. This ranking identifies key figures shaping the future of academia in the region, assessing not just social media followers, but their ability to generate dialogue, share knowledge, and contribute to collective thinking in digital environments.
Castilla Devoz ranks as one of four Colombian leaders with the greatest influence in the sector's strategic discussions. His inclusion acknowledges his active participation in debates on public policies, pedagogical practices, and innovation, impacting the education of new generations in Colombia and abroad. This award affirms the role of national executives in Hispanoamerica's educational transformation, establishing an authoritative voice on coverage, quality, and social relevance.
In a recent forum titled "AI, Productivity, Regulation, and Business Future," Castilla Devoz stressed the need to manage artificial intelligence ethically. "We cannot fear artificial intelligence; we must manage it ethically," he stated. He added that "it's not enough to innovate in technologies. It's important to form critical, responsible citizens committed to the common good in a digital ecosystem." He also warned about fostering critical thinking to avoid workers dependent on AI, adapting it to Colombia's realities.
The rector highlighted AI's benefits in education: "Artificial intelligence enhances all sectors and, of course, education. The future of learning, with its challenges and opportunities, incorporates this AI adaptation." Finally, he emphasized the coexistence of technology and humanism: "Technology and humanism are two realities that must coexist meaningfully." Everyone must collaborate to address these joint challenges.
