Going Up: Why Mexican Companies Are Doubling Down on the U.S. and Canada

From manufacturing to retail, Mexican companies are increasingly expanding into their northern neighbors, reshaping the region’s economic ties. This panel explored the motivations behind these cross-border investments, the strategies firms are using to deploy capital abroad, and the lessons learned from their ventures. Panelists shared candid reflections and strategic insights on how this wave of expansion is not only transforming individual companies but also redefining North America’s broader investment map and business landscape. Speakers: Ana María Aguilar, Directora Ejecutiva, Consejo Mexicano de Negocios Fernando Ramos, CFO, GBM Iván Rivas, Corporate Affairs and Institutional Relations Director, Xignux Pablo Zapata, Managing Director, Tresalia Capital, Private Equity Susana Sáenz, Business Journalist & Head of Multimedia Contents and Events, Whitepaper