Mexican businesswoman, first woman to head the International Chamber of Commerce
By Elenne Castro
June 16, 2022
María Fernanda Garza took office as president of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC).
With this announcement, the Mexican businesswoman became the first woman to lead this business organization . In addition, it is the second time that a Latin American has this position in the ICC, which represents more than 45 million companies in more than 100 countries.
Fernanda Garza, who was the first vice president of the chamber, is the general director of Orestia , a home solutions manufacturing company based in Mexico that exports to regions of North America, Latin America and Asia.
During her presentation, the businesswoman stated that “ at this time, given the magnitude of the risks facing the world economy, it is vital that we have a united business voice committed to openness, fair competition and the enabling of peace throughout the world. through international trade.
The International Chamber of Commerce considers its new representative to be a "lifelong advocate for small and medium-sized businesses in her country and around the world."
Within his career, he has participated for 19 years in the Employers' Confederation of the Mexican Republic (Coparmex). He was a member of the International Affairs Advisory Committee of the Government Labor Secretariat , of the Council of the Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility (AliaRSE), and the Corporate Responsibility Network of the Business and Industrial Advisory Committee of the Organization for Cooperation and Development. Economic Development (OECD).
María Fernanda Garza succeeds Ajay Banga, CEO of Mastercard , for two years .