Cecilia Kindelán

Dean of School of Communication. Canadian University of Dubai. PhD. Royal European Academy of Doctors. Education Consultant. Business Ethic Prof. Fellow of Advance High Education (FHEA).Humanist.🤩

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

About

I am a multifaceted bilingual (Spanish and English) professional with a robust background in high education. I hold a PhD in Communication, complemented by degrees in Journalism and in Law. I have furthered my expertise through various master’s programs, including Corporate Communication and Management, and Non-Profit Institutions. Currently serving as a dean of the School of Communication at the Canadian University of Dubai. I am dedicated to fostering ethical leadership and strategic communication among future business leaders. Research Area: Leadership, Business Ethics, IA, Critical Thinking, Communication. As a member of the Royal European Academy of Doctors, I actively engages in scholarly discourse and contributes to the development of innovative educational practices. I have successfully forged strategic alliances across universities in Europe, Latin America, North America, Canada, and Asia. With extensive international experience in academia, I have held significant roles at prestigious institutions such as IESE Business School and has contributed to educational initiatives across Canada, Ecuador, and Spain. My research interests focus on business ethics, the implications of artificial intelligence in corporate settings, and the importance of human connections in professional environments. My professional journey includes Executive MBA Director at ESIC University, serving as Deputy Director of the Spanish Association of Directors (AED), and Communications Manager at Universia (Santander Group). My commitment to empowering individuals through education is evident in my involvement with various foundations aimed at enhancing opportunities for women and promoting scientific vocations.

Experience

  • Canadian University Dubai (On-site)
    • Dean
      Jun 2026 - Present · 1 mo

    • Associate Professor
      Sep 2025 - Present · 10 mos

  • Academician (Full Academician) at Real Academia Europea de Doctores
    Jan 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 6 mos

  • ESIC Business & Marketing School (6 yrs 3 mos)
    • Associate Professor
      Sep 2019 - Nov 2025 · 6 yrs 3 mos

    • Executive MBA Director - EMBA
      Dec 2022 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Senior Program Director - PIDD
      Dec 2022 - Sep 2025 · 2 yrs 10 mos

  • Associate Professor at EU Business School
    Jan 2022 - Oct 2022 · 10 mos

    Through real situations cases, I have the privilege of teaching a course of "Leadership and Management" to three international groups of students. We discuss about the different style of leadership and research about the new trends.

  • Corporate Communication professor at University of Barcelona
    Oct 2019 - Oct 2022 · 3 yrs 1 mo