Guillermo Ortiz Martínez

Guillermo Ortiz Martínez is a prominent Mexican economist, professor and politician, with a remarkable career in the public and private sectors. His career is a tale of strategic vision, technical rigor and leadership in times of crisis, which has positioned him as one of the most influential figures in the financial and economic world in Mexico and internationally. With a solid academic background, including a bachelor's degree in economics from UNAM, a master's degree and a doctorate in economics from Stanford University, Ortiz has been dedicated to economic stabilization and investment promotion in his country.

His career in public administration began at Banco de México and, subsequently, he held various positions in the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit. In 1994, during the presidency of Ernesto Zedillo, he was appointed Secretary of Finance and Public Credit in the midst of one of the most serious financial crises in Mexico's history, known as the "Tequila Effect". His administration focused on the implementation of an ambitious stabilization plan, which laid the foundations for economic recovery and the modernization of the Mexican financial system.

In 1998, Ortiz was appointed Governor of Banco de México, a position he held for 12 years, until 2009. During his tenure, he stood out for his fierce defense of central bank autonomy and his commitment to inflation control, which earned him the respect of his international peers. His leadership was instrumental in maintaining macroeconomic stability in a period of great global change. In 2009, he was elected President of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the highest position a Latin American has ever held in that institution.

After his work in the public sector, Guillermo Ortiz has been involved in consulting and private sector participation, serving as president of Grupo Financiero Banorte. He is also a member of the Group of Thirty, a private international organization that brings together the world's most influential economists, including Paul Krugman and former President Ernesto Zedillo.