Monica Hornung Cattan

Monica Hornung Cattan has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Monica is currently the Global Director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement at QS Quacquarelli Symonds, where they are responsible for overseeing partnerships and engagement initiatives. Prior to this, Monica worked as the Head of Programs at QS Quacquarelli Symonds, where they focused on program delivery and publication strategy.

Monica also has experience at Google, where they served as an #IamRemarkable Facilitator, hosting workshops and promoting the empowerment of women and underrepresented groups in the workplace.

Before joining QS Quacquarelli Symonds and Google, Monica worked at Global Initiatives as the Director of Programmes, managing the development and implementation of summits attended by global leaders and establishing key strategic partnerships. Monica also held the position of Senior Programme Manager at Global Initiatives, organizing events, managing sponsors and fundraising activities, and conducting research in the sustainability sector.

Monica's previous experience includes working as a Project Manager at Grow Asia - World Economic Forum, supporting the establishment of the organization's Asian office and overseeing marketing communications. Monica has also worked at the Barilla Center for Food and Nutrition (BCFN) in communications and external relations, contributing to the organization's sustainability strategy and leading the BCFN YES! project. Additionally, Monica has experience at the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe, where they contributed to the organization's housing and land management program.

Monica's career began at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chile, where they worked as an Executive Diplomatic Assistant, conducting research and developing recommendations to improve municipal and local government communication.

Overall, Monica Hornung Cattan has a diverse background in strategic partnerships, program management, communications, and research across various sectors and international organizations.

Monica Hornung Cattan has a diverse education history. In 2002, they began their studies at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, where they pursued a degree in International Relations with a minor in Economics. Monica completed their studies in 2007. In 2005, Monica enrolled in Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna and studied International Relations. Monica graduated in 2006. In 2009, they pursued a pre-sessional Master's degree at SOAS University of London, focusing on an unspecified field of study. From 2010 to 2011, they attended MIP Politecnico di Milano, where they earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a specialization in Global Risk Management. Most recently, in 2019, Monica completed a program at INSEAD, focusing on Leadership Communication with Impact.