Professional Experience
Head of Institutional Relations & Government Affairs
Kia México
Mexico City, Mexico
May 2024 - Present
Connecting KIA Motors with decision-makers, solving problems requiring timely intervention through an established network of contacts, and analyzing complex governmental regulatory procedures. Engaging in direct communication with all levels of government, industrial chambers, NGOs, and key stakeholders to ensure the company remains highly relevant within crucial decision-making circles.
International Negotiations Professor
Tecnológico de Monterrey
Mexico City
2018 - January 2025
Key Achievement
- Honored with the title of 'Most Inspiring Professor' from 2019 to 2025
- Demonstrated skills in imparting knowledge and cultivating international negotiation skills, critical analysis, and debating prowess among over 1,000 future professionals
Chief of Staff to the CEO - Head of Board of Directors Office
Zuma Energía
Mexico - China
2022 - 2023
Assisted the CEO in overseeing the operation of 5 solar & wind farms. Monitored the execution of critical operative processes among Finance, Asset Management, BD, Legal, HSEQ, and PR departments. In charge of communications with the Board of Directors and creating strategic alliances with Latin American Governments.
Key Achievements
- Promoted an investment portfolio of over $5 billion in solar and wind farms across Costa Rica, Colombia, Mexico, and Peru
- Secured federal incentives for Mexico's solar parks and wind farms development
- Led development of Mexico City's Central de Abasto Solar Plant and Sonora's Puerto Peñasco Solar Plant
Chief Senior Advisor to the Ambassador
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Mexico
Mexico City Area, Mexico
2017 - 2022
Guided the bilateral relationship with the Mexican Government, Secretaries of State, and Regional Governors. Handled Legal Affairs, Diplomacy, Politics, Trade and Investment, Consular and Police Affairs.
Key Achievements
- Deployed successful PR campaign that enhanced relationships between South Korea and Mexico
- Relaunched negotiation process for the Mexico - South Korea Free Trade Agreement
- Improved South Korean Ambassador's presence with Mexican Presidency, Local Governors, Secretaries of State, and business associations
Chief Technical Officer to the CEO
ProMéxico
Mexico City Area, Mexico
2011 - 2016
Assignment of Public Incentives in the International Expansion of Mexican Companies. Development of Business Strategies and Prospective Studies of Aerospace, Spatial, and Military Dual-Use Technologies through collaboration of Mexican Government, Private Sector, and Educational Institutions.
Key Achievements
- Led a team of over 2,500 Trade and Investment Officers and 46 ProMexico's International Trade Officers
- Promoted over $192 billion in FDI from 2011-2016
- Managed total funding of $4.5 million in international expansion of Mexican Companies
- Mentored over 155 successful International Expansion Projects with total value over $50 billion in investments abroad
- Conceived Technology Roadmaps: "Orbit Plan: Roadmap for Mexico's Space Industry" and "Mexico's Aerospace Industry Roadmaps"
Advisor to the Secretary of Economy - Head of The Economic Intelligence Unit
Secretaría de Economía México
Mexico City Area, Mexico
2010 - 2011
Legislative Liaison and Lobbying of Public Policy Bills under approval of Mexican Congress and Senate. Collection, Analysis, and Executive Reporting of Technical Inquiries on Exports, Public policies, and Investments in Mexico.
Key Achievements
- Successfully lobbied for Congressional Approval of the Mexican Federal Competition Law, creating COFECE
- Led intergovernmental efforts for Mexico's inclusion in the Wassenaar Arrangement on Export Controls
Executive Strategy Advisor
Airbus Group
Paris Area, France
2009 - 2010
Project Leader of the audit on the Government Subventions Strategy for developing green aerospace technologies and composite materials.
Key Achievement
- Final Strategy Report was highly regarded by Airbus Board of Directors, contributing to lobbying strategy optimization
Skills & Languages
Core Skills
- Program Management
- University Teaching
- Professional Mentoring
- Government Relations
- Business Strategy
- International Negotiations
Languages
- Spanish (Native)
- English (Full Professional)
- French (Full Professional)
- Chinese (Limited Working)
Certifications
- Certified Trade and Investment Officer
- SCIP Member (Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals)