William Dennis

William Dennis

President, Latin America Operations

William Dennis joined Laureate in October 2001. He is president of Laureate's Latin America operations and has led the rapid growth and successful expansion of the company’s universities in Mexico, Chile, and other markets throughout Central and South America.

Before he was appointed to his current role, Mr. Dennis served as COO/CFO of the company's campus-based operations from late 2001 until mid-2003.

Prior to joining Laureate, Mr. Dennis was president and COO of International Assets Holding Corporation (IAAC), a financial securities brokerage firm specializing in international securities. He previously served as CFO of Freedom Securities, Inc., a Boston-based brokerage firm for which Mr. Dennis led an initial public offering in 1998.

Other senior positions include that of CFO of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets, where he was responsible for financial activities in more than 30 countries, and a number of senior financial and management positions with Exxon Corporation. He spent much of his career living and working in Latin America.

Mr. Dennis received a master's degree from Thunderbird, the American Graduate School of International Management, and a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech University.