Fomento Económico Mexicano S.A.B de C.V, (FEMSA) is the largest franchise bottler of Coca-Cola products in the world by volume and also operates the largest convenience store chain in Mexico. Serving as its director of legal affairs and secretary of the board of directors, Carlos Eduardo Aldrete Ancir has been a strong driving force for the company contributing effectively to its success and growth since joining in 1996. His 22 years at the company ensure he has an approach that is fully aligned to the business’ operations.

As part of its board of directors, Aldrete is responsible for determining corporate strategy as well as defining and overseeing the implementation of FEMA’s vision and values. His extensive portfolio incorporates international commercial, financial transactions, debt issuance, corporate restructurings, and M&As. Most recently, Aldrete was credited for overseeing the sale FEMSA’s 5.24% stake in HEINEKEN for €2.5bn in 2017. He holds a Master’s degree in comparative law from the University of Illinois and Bachelor’s degree in law from Universidad Autonoma de Nuevo Leon.