Mexican company boards: Diverse profiles and evolving trends
The dynamic landscape of corporate leadership.
As Mexican boards face the challenges of adapting to an evolving business environment, this article delves into the crucial role they play in reflecting changing landscapes and strategic imperatives.
Daniel Alegre education and work experience
Graduated from law and has an MBA from Harvard.
Worked at Bertelsmann and Google (president of operations in Latin America and Asia-Pacific, global retail and logistics initiatives).
Joined Activision Blizzard as President and COO in 2020.
Became CEO of Yuga Labs (creators of Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT) in 2023.
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FEMSA
Daniel Alegre is an independent board member.
FEMSA is transitioning toward digital capabilities and innovation.
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Appointments based on diverse competencies, ages and gender.
Mariana Baños and Alicia Lebrija Hirschfeld appointed as board members.
Examples of atypical profiles in Mexican company boards
Sebastián Mejía (Rappi) on the board of Televisa.
Leticia M. Jáuregui Casanueva (Meta) and Christine Kenna (Ignia) on the board of Alsea and Coppel.
Loreanne García (Kavak) on the board of Vesta.
Anasofía Sánchez Juárez (Waze) on the board of Grupo Hérdez.
Yvonne Ochoa Rosellini (BBVA) on boards of Grupo Pochteca, Proeza, and VivaAerobus.
Giselle Morán Jiménez (Real Estate Media Group) on the board of América Móvil.
Barbara Jean Mair Rowberry (Compaq/HP) on the board of Banco del Bajío.
Isabel Aguilera (GE, Google) on the board of Cemex.
Amy Eschilman (Google Cloud) on the board of Coca-Cola FEMSA.
María Teresa Arnal (Stripe, Google, Twitter) on boards of Orbia, Walmex, Salud Digna, and Sigma Alimentos.
Incorporation of profiles in US company boards
Boards of US companies also include profiles with experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and technology.
Importance of the board of directors
Boards serve as a means of supervision and strategic consultation.
Challenges and evolution in Mexican boards
There is a need for evolution in Mexican boards in order to reflect changes in the environment.
