Mexico’s Top Ten Most Important Entrepreneurs

Strong companies are the foundation of every robust economy. Furthermore, many of families have found jobs and well-being because to the vision of the captains who run these companies.

1. Carlos Slim Helú

Mr. Slim currently presides Minera Frisco, Cicsa and Inmuebles Carso. He also sits on the Boards of companies such as América Móvil, Grupo Carso, IDEAL and Sanborns, among others.

2. Carlos Slim Domit

With a degree in Business Administration, Slim Domit is Chairman of América Móvil, Grupo Carso, Grupo Sanborns, Telmex and Promotora Musical.

3. Alejandro Baillères Gual

This businessman born in 1960 presides Grupo Bal, Industrias Peñoles, Fresnillo PLC, Palacio de Hierro, GNP, Grupo Profuturo, Profuturo Afore, Profuturo Pensiones, Tane and Electro Bal.

4. Patrick Slim Domit

Son of Carlos Slim Domit, Patrick is chairman of Grupo Telvista and Sears, but he is also co-chairman of América Móvil and Grupo Carso.

5. José Antonio Fernández Carbajal

With a degree in Industrial Engineering and an MBA, Mr. Fernández Carbajal is Chairman of FEMSA and Coca-Cola FEMSA. He is also a member of the Board of Industrias Peñoles, ITESM and the Mexican Business Council.

6. Ricardo Salinas Pliego

Born in 1955, Salinas Pliego occupies the sixth position in the ranking, leading companies such as Grupo Salinas, Grupo Elektra, Banco Azteca and Total Play. He also sits on the boards of Italika, Punto Casa de Bolsa, Seguros Azteca and Afore Azteca.

7. Germán Larrea Mota Velasco

With a degree in Business Administration, Germán Larrea is the head of Grupo México, Cinemex, Grupo México Transportes, Grupo México Infraestructura, Fondo Inmobiliario and Empresas Industriales de México.

8. Carlos Hank González

Born in 1971, Hank González is Chairman of Grupo Financiero Banorte and Cerrey, and Vice Chairman of Gruma. He also sits on the boards of Grupo Hermes, Grupo Televisa and the Mexican Stock Exchange.

9. Daniel Servitje Montull

Born in 1959, Servitje Montull is Chairman of Grupo Bimbo. He also serves on the boards of Starbucks Corporation, Instituto Mexicano para la Competitividad, The Global Consumer Goods Forum, Aura Solar and the Mexican Business Council.

10. Armando Garza Sada

Educated at MIT and Harvard, Mr. Garza Sada is Chairman 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.