David Noel Ramírez Padilla

David Noel Ramírez Padilla
4th Rector of the Monterrey Institute of Technology
In office
January 2011  June 2017
Preceded byRafael Rangel Sostmann
Succeeded byDavid Garza Salazar
Personal details
Born(1950-01-12)January 12, 1950
San Juan de los Lagos, Jalisco, Mexico
DiedJanuary 28, 2025(2025-01-28) (aged 75)
Alma materMonterrey Institute of Technology (ITESM)

David Noel Ramírez Padilla KSG (January 12, 1950 – January 28, 2025) was a Mexican academic administrator who was the dean of the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education university system (ITESM), which has thirty-one campuses in various parts of Mexico. Ramírez's education and career as an educator and administrator were all around this university system, culminating in his position beginning in January 2011. Additionally, he authored eight books and numerous articles, served as a keynote speaker at various conferences, and advised outside institutions on matters regarding accounting, finance, and human development.