Alejandro Palacios Strooman

Alejandro Palacios Strooman is an accomplished strategist and academic with extensive experience in business leadership and sustainable practices. As Chief Strategy Officer at Kitchen Center since July 2020, Alejandro oversees the design and implementation of growth strategies and leads strategic investment projects. Previously, Alejandro served as Professor of Strategy and Co-Director of the Center for Sustainable Business at Finis Terrae University. Alejandro's career also includes a role as Head of New Business at Fraunhofer Research Chile, where responsibilities encompassed developing business opportunities and securing funding for R&D&I projects. Alejandro's leadership experience extends to serving as National Director of ProChile, managing regional offices and performance indicators. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Management and Corporate Sustainability from Cranfield School of Management, an Ingeniero Comercial degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and a Diploma in Creativity and Innovation from the same institution.