NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

Ramon Marmolejos is the executive director and co-founder of Emzingo Group. Emzingo is a hybrid leadership and social development company. Emzingo provides transformational leadership experiences to business students and executives by connecting them to social impact opportunities in emerging markets. Currently Emzingo is operating in South Africa, Peru, and Brazil, and has provided technical assistance to over 40 social enterprises. Ramon has worked in consulting for over 10 years, with a focus on human capital strategy and leadership development. He has a passion for the intersection of business and society, and how to create authentic linkages between the two. He has designed curriculum and facilitated sessions on topics ranging from emotional intelligence, cross-cultural competency, innovation, and social entrepreneurship. Most recently as a consultant for Monitor Group, he also worked in economic development projects in Africa for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Rockefeller Foundation. His previous experience includes working for a US education non-profit and working for the strategic planning team of Pepsi-Cola North America. Ramon graduated from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and completed an International MBA from IE Business School in Madrid, Spain. He is fluent in Spanish and has spent time living and working in a variety of different geographies, including the U.S., Europe and Africa. Follow him on Twitter_ramon78.