Daniel Servitje, CEO of Grupo Bimbo, to Co-Chair the World Economic Forum on Latin America

Daniel Servitje, CEO of Grupo Bimbo, the fourth largest food corporation in the world, will be one of the co-chairs for the World Economic Forum on Latin America in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico April 16-18, 2012. When asked how the forum was relevant, Servitje said, “The forum presents us with a great opportunity to put a spotlight on Latin America. The region is experiencing a period of unprecedented prosperity and political stability. This has attracted capital investment from across the world at a time when many other regions are still struggling to cope with the ongoing financial crisis.” As Mexico and Latin America’s influence continues to grow in the global economy, Servitje believes that Mexico can increase their competitiveness in the region, create opportunities for its people in a sustainable manner, and strengthen the collaborations between it’s private sector and government. For the full interview Daniel Servitje, go to MexicoToday.org.

Jeffrey Joerres, President and CEO of ManpowerGroup, Speaks to MexicoToday

Jeffrey Joerres, President and CEO of the ManpowerGroup, a world leader in workforce solutions, will be one of the co-chairs at the World Economic Forum on Latin America in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico April 16-18, 2012. As a leader in his field, Joerres keeps his eye on the world scene, and has observed that Latin America is taking on a much stronger role in commerce. Specifically thanks to strong economies and powerful demographics. These shifts are causing American companies to look south instead of east, which had previously been the case. For the complete interview, go to MexicoToday.org.

DuPont Plans to Open Innovation Centers in Mexico

DuPont, the American chemical manufacturer, is looking to further strengthen Mexico’s growing business and investment sectors. By leveraging the power of their global network, DuPont plans to establish a Mexico based “innovation center” that allow rapidly expanding countries to ‘collaborate with their customers, partners, governments and academia to meet Mexico’s growing needs in areas of food, protection and energy.’

“We are looking forward to helping our customers grow their business right here in Mexico,” said Jorge Cossío, president, DuPont México. “These centers are a new way of looking at innovation and collaboration to help our customers find solutions to their unmet needs so that new products can be developed and go to market faster.”