9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET)

Location
Camino Real Polanco
Room: Terraza Virreyes 2
Mexico City
Mexico
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2019 Latin American Cities Conferences: Mexico City

Join AS/COA on May 22 for our Mexico City conference, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, discussing the economic priorities of the López Obrador government.

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET)

Location
Camino Real Polanco
Room: Terraza Virreyes 2
Mexico City
Mexico
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Unlocking Mexico's Economic Potential: A New Vision for Investment and Economic Development

Follow the discussion on Twitter: #mxASCOA | @ASCOA

Following Mexico's 2018 presidential election, the new administration is undertaking an ambitious social agenda and economic policies as part of its transformative plans. Mexico’s government maintains a focus on inclusive economic development, innovation, and diversification to drive economic growth. And with high approval levels, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has a strong mandate to accomplish his government’s goals. 

Moreover, Mexico remains one of the most attractive foreign investment destinations, given its extensive network of free-trade partners, and ranks at the top of Latin America and the Caribbean in the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index.

AS/COA, in partnership with the Ministry of Finance (SHCP), will host its eleventh Latin American Cities Conference in Mexico City to discuss the new government’s economic priorities. Leaders from both the private and public sectors will address the opportunities arising from Mexico’s economic outlook, the potential for foreign investment, and efforts to fulfill the president's agenda.

Speakers:

  • Carlos Manuel Urzúa Macías, Minister of Finance and Public Credit @CarlosUrzuaSHCP
  • Marcelo Ebrard, Minister of Foreign Affairs @m_ebrard
  • Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez, Deputy Minister of Finance and Public Credit @SHCP_mx
  • Luz María de la Mora Sánchez, Viceminister of Foreign Trade, Ministry of the Economy @luzmadelamora (Download her presentation.)
  • Jose Arosa, Chief Executive Officer, AES Mexico @TheAESCorp
  • Mónica Aspe Bernal, Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Communications, AT&T México @maspeb
  • Lorenzo Gonzalez Bosco, Head of Mexico & Andean Region, Temasek @Temasek
  • Guilherme Loureiro, President and CEO, Walmart Mexico & Central America @WalmartMXyCAM
  • Daniel Martínez-Valle, Chief Executive Officer, Mexichem
  • Ben Ramsey, Executive Director, Latin America Research, J.P. Morgan @jpmorgan
  • Enrique Quintana, Vice President and Editorial General Director, El Financiero @E_Q_
  • Carlos Salazar Lomelín, President, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE) @cceoficialmx
  • Mike A. Zarcone, Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs, MetLife @MetLife
  • Juan Pablo Spinetto, Managing Editor for Economics & Government in Latin America, Bloomberg @JPSpinetto
  • Susan Segal, President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas @s_segal

Learn more about the LACC series and see other upcoming events.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Ana Calderon | acalderon@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8358
COA Corporate Membership: Mila Fontana | mfontana@as-coa.org | 1-212-277-8331
Note: To view a list of COA corporate members, please click here.
Press Inquiries: mediarelations@as-coa.org
Cancellation: Contact Juan Serrano-Badrena at jserrano@counciloftheamericas.org before 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21.

Agenda

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9:00 – 09:30 a.m.   Palabras de bienvenida

  • Susan Segal, Presidenta & CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas
  • Carlos Manuel Urzúa, Secretario de Hacienda y Crédito Público

9:30 – 10:00 a.m.   Conversación: Impulsando el desarrollo social y económico

  • Arturo Herrera, Subsecretario de Hacienda y Crédito Público
  • Benjamin Ramsey, Director Ejecutivo, Latin America Research, J.P. Morgan (moderador)

10:00 – 10:30 a.m.   México: Destino de inversión

  • Marcelo Ebrard, Secretario de Relaciones Exteriores

10:30 – 11:00 a.m.   El papel del sector privado como catalizador del crecimiento

  • Carlos Salazar Lomelín, Presidente, Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE)

11:00am–12:00 p.m.   Panel: Inversión privada y oportunidades de negocios en México, 2019–2024

  • Jose Arosa, CEO, AES Mexico
  • Mike Zarcone, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo y Jefe de Asuntos Corporativos, MetLife
  • Lorenzo Gonzalez Bosco, Director General para México y Región Andina, Temasek
  • Enrique Quintana, Vicepresidente y Director General Editorial, El Financiero (moderador)

12:00 – 1:00 p.m.   Panel: El sector privado – Aliado para impulsar el Crecimiento Económico

  • Mónica Aspe Bernal, Vicepresidenta de Asuntos Externos y Comunicación Corporativa, AT&T México
  • Guilherme Loureiro, Presidente y CEO, Walmart México y Centroamérica
  • Daniel Martínez-Valle, CEO, Mexichem
  • Juan Pablo Spinetto, Director Editorial de Economía y Gobierno en América Latina, Bloomberg (moderador)

1:00 – 1:30 p.m.   Comercio Exterior Como Palanca de Desarrollo

  • Luz María de la Mora Sánchez, Subsecretaria de Comercio Exterior, Secretaría de Economía

Speakers

Carlos Manuel Urzúa Macías
Minister of Finance and Public Credit, Mexico

Carlos Manuel Urzúa Macías was appointed secretary of finance and public credit in December 2018. Prior to his current role, Urzúa Macías founded and directed the Graduate School in Public Administration and Public Policy at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico City campus for 10...

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Marcelo Ebrard
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mexico

Marcelo Ebrard has been Mexico’s Minister of Foreign Affairs since December 2018. He has wide experience as a public servant and as elected official. He was the director general of interim affairs of the former Federal District Department (1988-1989), undersecretary of foreign...

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Luz María de la Mora
Former Under Secretary for Foreign Trade, Mexico

Luz María de la Mora holds a PhD in Political Science from Yale University, a master's degree in International Political Economy from Carleton University, in Canada, and a bachelor's degree in International Relations from El Colegio de Mexico (COLMEX). She also has a diploma in...

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Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez
Finance and Public Credit Minister of Mexico

Arturo Herrera Gutiérrez was appointed finance minister in July 2019, after serving as deputy finance minister and deputy minister for revenue since December 2018. Throughout his professional career he’s also held positions at the World Bank, in private banking, and the City...

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José Arosa
José Arosa
CEO, Prime Energía

Prior to joining EnfraGen in September 2021, José Arosa was president and CEO of AES Mexico, and in charge of the growth strategy of EnerAB, a joint venture with GrupoBAL focused on the development of clean energy projects. He also led Inkia's entry strategy for Mexico and was in...

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Mónica Aspe Bernal
Vice President of External Affairs and Corporate Communications, AT&T México

Monica Aspe Bernal is the vice president of external affairs for AT&T Mexico. She is also responsible for governmental and institutional relations as well as the company’s social responsibility strategy. Before joining AT&T, Monica served as the Ambassador and Permanent...

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Lorenzo Gonzalez Bosco
Head of Mexico & Andean Region, Temasek

Lorenzo Gonzalez Bosco joined Temasek in April 2008 as managing director. Based in Mexico City, he is the head for investment origination and advisory activities in México and the Andean region. Prior to joining Temasek, Lorenzo was with Barclays Capital where he was the chairman...

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Guilherme Loureiro
President and CEO of Walmart México & Central America

Guilherme Loureiro is executive president and CEO of Walmart Mexico and Central America since February 2016. He started his career in Walmart in 2012, assuming the role of executive president and CEO of Walmart Brazil in 2013. He worked for over 20 years for Unilever performing...

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Enrique Quintana
Vice President and Editorial General Director, El Financiero

Enrique Quintana has been vice president and editorial general director at El Financiero for five years. He is responsible for the content of all its platforms: print, digital and TV. Since 1988, Quintana has published the daily column “Coordenadas,” focused on economic...

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Ben Ramsey
Executive Director, Latin America Research, J.P. Morgan

Ben Ramsey is an executive director in the Latin America research group at J.P. Morgan, where he leads the Latin America economic research team and is responsible for economics and sovereign debt analysis for the Northern Andean region. Ramsey first joined the J.P. Morgan Chase...

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Carlos Salazar Lomelín
President, Business Coordinating Council (CCE)

Carlos Salazar was elected president of the Business Coordinating Council (CCE) on January 18, 2019, and took office February 27. His professional experiences includes more than 45 years in the private sector, in academia, and in social organizations. He has a distinguished...

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Susan Segal
President and CEO, Americas Society/Council of the Americas

Susan Segal was elected President and CEO of Americas Society/Council of the Americas in 2003 after having worked in the private sector with Latin America and other emerging markets for over 30 years. Prior to her appointment, Susan was a partner at Chase Capital Partners...

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Juan Pablo Spinetto
Managing Editor for Economics & Government in Latin America, Bloomberg

Juan Pablo Spinetto is a business journalist with a 15-year-career at Bloomberg News, currently working as the company’s managing editor for economics and government in Latin America. As such, he is responsible for Bloomberg’s coverage of the region’s economics and politics...

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Mike Zarcone
Executive Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs, MetLife, Inc.

Mike A. Zarcone has been executive vice president and head of Corporate Affairs at MetLife since July 2013. He is responsible for leading Global Communications, Global Government Relations, and Global Sustainability. In this role, Zarcone manages MetLife’s engagement with...

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