A strong economy is always supported by strong companies. And the leaders who lead these businesses stand out for their vision and contribution to creating well-being and employment for thousands of families.
With a new methodology, Expansión publishes its ranking of the 100 Most Important Businessmen in Mexico, which highlights the business people of the country.
Below we present the Top 10 of the 100 most important businessmen in Mexico
- Carlos Slim Helú
Engineer Slim currently presides over Minera Frisco, Cicsa and Inmuebles Carso. And he belongs to the Boards of companies such as América Móvil, Grupo Carso, IDEAL and Sanborns among others.
- Carlos Slim Domit
With a degree in Business Administration, Slim Domit is president of América Móvil, Grupo Carso, Grupo Sanborns, Telmex and Promotora Musical.
- Alejandro Baillères Gual
This businessman born in 1960 is the president of Grupo Bal, Industrias Peñoles, Fresnillo PLC, Palacio de Hierro, GNP, Grupo Profuturo, Profuturo Afore, Profuturo Pensiones, Tane and Electro Bal.
- Patrick Slim Domit
Son of Carlos Slim Domit, Patrick is the president of Grupo Telvista and Sears, but he is also co-president of América Móvil and Grupo Carso.
- José Antonio Fernández Carbajal
With studies in Industrial Engineering and a master’s degree in Administration, Fernández Carbajal is the president of FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA. He is also a member of the Consejo de Industrias Peñoles, ITESM and the Mexican Business Council.
- Ricardo Salinas Pliego
Born in 1955, Salinas Pliego occupies the sixth position in the ranking by leading companies such as Grupo Salinas, Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca and Total Play. He also serves on the boards of Italika, Punto Casa de Bolsa, Seguros Azteca and Afore Azteca.
- Germán Larrea Mota Velasco
With studies in Business Administration, Germán Larrea heads Grupo México, Cinemex, Grupo México Transportes, Grupo México Infraestructura, Fondo Inmobiliario and Empresas Industriales de México.
- Carlos Hank González
Born in 1971, Hank González chairs Grupo Financiero Banorte, Gruma and Cerrey. He also serves on the boards of Grupo Hermes, Grupo Televisa and the Mexican Stock Exchange.
- Daniel Servitje Montull
Born in 1959, Servitje Montull is the president of Grupo Bimbo. He also serves on the boards of Starbucks Corporation, the Mexican Institute for Competitiveness, The Global Consumer Goods Forum, Aura Solar and the Mexican Business Council.
- Armando Garza Sada
With studies at MIT and Harvard, Garza Sada is the president of Alfa, Alpek and Nemak. He also serves on the boards of Axtel, BBVA Mexico, Cemex, Grupo Lamosa, El Puerto de Liverpool, ITESM and the Mexican Business Council.
Source: expansion
