Profile
Alek Hoyos joins Climate CFOs as a Project Manager / Contract Chief of Staff. He is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in IT strategy, digital transformation, and operational leadership. Fluent in five languages, Alek often jokes that he can order coffee in more countries than most people visit in a lifetime.
Currently serving as the Executive Chief of Staff at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Alek leads the Division of Strategy and Operations, where he has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and reduced response times by implementing key strategies that drive technological, financial, and operational success. In this role, Alek oversees daily operations, manages special projects, and ensures alignment with organizational objectives, while also managing VPs and multiple teams.
Education
Alek Hoyos holds a PhD in International Economics & Finance and an MS in Global Affairs from New York University. He also earned a Master’s in International Studies & Applied Analytics from the University of Texas-Pan American and studied at Renmin University of China. His undergraduate degree is in Political Science and Economics. Alek's education, combined with his active involvement in academic societies like the Intelligence Community Scholar program, provides a solid foundation in global economic dynamics and strategic analysis.
Background
With over five years of experience as Senior Chief of Staff at YAI, Inc., Alek managed team operations, including budget preparation, headcount tracking, and annual planning, leading to notable revenue growth and cost savings. His tenure at ACC10 Consulting involved developing and executing international market strategies, resulting in increased global venture profits.
Alek excels in communication and engagement with C-level executives and stakeholders, designing and managing division-wide OKRs and KPIs, and leading strategic projects. His strong foundation in strategic and operational leadership, international market expertise, and ability to manage complex projects make him well-equipped to contribute to the success and innovation of any organization.