2023 CFO Forum: Mexico City

2023 CFO Forum: Mexico City

Welcome Remarks

Maria Lourdes Teran, Vice President, AS/COA Miami
Martín Barrios, Managing Director, Global Transaction Services Country Head, Bank of America Mexico (Chair)

Session I—Government Leader Economic Outlook: Mexico

A senior government leader will provide an expert perspective on the current state of national monetary policy and address Mexico’s economic landscape for the rest of the year.

• Galia Borja, Deputy Governor, Banco de Mexico

Session II—Is Artificial Intelligence transforming the role of CFOs?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing the way we work and live our daily lives. Using AI to automate certain tasks of the finance function could lead to increased productivity and growth. This panel of experts will discuss what technologies, trends, and regulations are impacting financial operations. How can data generated by AI help CFOs make important decisions? Will AI adoption impact the way CFOs hire talent?  

• Jaime Marijuan, Global Product Marketing Leader, OneStream Software
• Narciso Campos, Partner, Capital Markets, White & Case
• Diego del Bel Belluz, CFO Mexico, Novartis

Session III – Nearshoring: A Unique Opportunity for Mexico

As a result of the global economic and geopolitical tensions that emerged in 2022, U.S. multinational companies have prioritized moving key industries closer to the United States. With Tesla’s latest announcement to invest $5 billion in a gigafactory in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, the country, as a part of USMCA, is uniquely positioned to attract North American production. This session will tackle the benefits and challenges nearshoring key industries can bring to the region. How can Mexico’s financial leaders help facilitate this transition?

• Fernando Alvarez Toca, CFO, Fibra Uno (FUNO)
• Jose Antonio Martinez Gonzalez, CFO, Mexico & LatAm North, Medtronic
• Alejandro Raya, VP of Business Development, DHL Supply Chain Mexico
• Carlos Diaz de la Garza, Country Head, Moody’s de Mexico (moderator)