French Companies target northeast Mexico for operational expansion
By Fabiola Varela
February 19, 2024
Claire Barnouin, Director of the office of the French-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI France Mexico), Northeast Chapter, disclosed that two companies, already operational in the country, are poised to invest in the northeast. However, they are still weighing options between Tamaulipas, Nuevo León, or Coahuila.
During a press conference, Barnouin announced that on February 22nd, the "Forum: Realities, Threats, and Advantages of Nearshoring" will take place at the Conference Hall of the School of Government and Public Transformation (EGADE Business) at ITESM Campus Monterrey.
Zelina Fernández, General Director of Index Nuevo León, underscored Nuevo León's strategic importance as a nearshoring investment destination. The state has captured 76% of the nearshoring inflow into Mexico, with approximately 203 projects closed last year (104 new projects and 99 expansions).
Industry Experts to Share Perspectives and Challenges
The forum is convened to address the growing significance and pivotal role of nearshoring in Mexican investments and commercial relationships. Industry experts will discuss perspectives, key aspects, and challenges.
Speakers at the forum, organized by CCI France Mexico and EGADE Business, include Guillaume Duverdier, CEO of Heineken Mexico and President of the Northeast Chapter of CCI France Mexico; Guillaume Pierre, Consul General of France in Monterrey; Mitch Abundis, Director of Investments at the Ministry of Economy of the Government of Nuevo León; Horacio Arredondo, Dean of EGADE; and former Governor of Nuevo León, José Natividad González Parás.
INTERCAM Banco, MAZARS, Santos & Becker, JA Del Río, Citius AG, Grupo Prodensa, FINSA, Beyond 3PL, Oxxo Nichos, and Thomson Reuters are among the event's endorsing organizations.