Mexico City 2015 Blog: Welcoming Remarks by ProMéxico's Francisco Gonzalez and Susan Segal

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The CEOs of ProMéxico and AS/COA kicked off conference with points on Mexico's growing competitiveness.

Speakers:

  • Susan Segal, President & CEO, AS/COA
  • Francisco N. González, CEO, ProMéxico

Opening the conference, AS/COA's Susan Segal remarked on the opportunities that lie ahead for Mexico, thanks to a growing middle class and youthful population, as well as a transformation stemming from crucial reforms. She noted that in the first quarter of 2015, foreign direct investment in Mexico soared by 30 percent. In addition, she stressed that technology is supporting greater transparency and democratic growth—not just in Mexico but worldwide.

ProMéxico' Francisco González followed, focusing on positive economic indicators and Mexico's open approach to global markets; Mexico has trade accords with 45 countries.

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