BA in Economics, ITAM; Master's in Economics, University of California, Davis; Ford Foundation scholar. 1971-81, Researcher in charge of industrial sector projects, office of Chief of Staff to President of Mexico. With Mexican Finance Ministry: 1983-84, Deputy Director, Sector Analysis; 1984-86, Director, Financial Planning; 1986-88, Director, Economic Policy. 1988-90, Head, investment banking operations, Organización Somex. With GEA Grupo de Economistas y Asociados: Co-Founder; 1990-2002, Partnering Director; 2002-06, Chief Executive Officer. Since 2007, current position. External consultant, World Bank. Teacher at top Mexican universities. Member of the Board, several corporations and non-profit organizations.