The next majority shareholder, and future president of the board of directors of Banamex, Fernando Chico Pardosaid that his project vision seeks to lead the bank to become a institution of excellencefocused on customers with a service that gives them true satisfaction.

Upon receiving the award Forbes to business excellence, Chico Pardo, reiterated his confidence in Mexico, a country with great investment possibilitiesmainly because of its people.

“I recommend to young people to believe in Mexico and invest in its great opportunities.

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To become him largest individual shareholder of Banamex represents a great commitment, not only economic but much more important and transcendental in the human aspect.

“Each and every one of our collaborators has to feel great pride in being part of the National Bank of MexicoOnly then can we meet our objectives,” he said.

In that sense, Chico Pardo highlighted that he seeks to make Banamex a leader in technological innovation, with more efficiency and with growth above the market, resuming its presence in those markets where it currently does not participate.

“Strengthen and increase its position as the reference in the preservation and promotion of the artistic and cultural heritage from Mexico. Find that our social programs with Banamex Social Promotion grow in quality and number of beneficiaries,” he said.

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According to Chico Pardo, in a second stage he will go to the markets to end the total divestiture of Citigroup although they will always remain allies. At the same time, it will seek to continue accelerating credit placement and the Bank’s growth at a rate above the market.

“I recognize the great responsibility that it means to return the National Bank of Mexico to Mexican hands. Therefore, I am extremely proud to lead this transaction that will maintain the National Bank of Mexico as pillar of development for our country“, said.

Chic Pardo pointed out that “in this adventure”, from Banamex, he is accompanied by his family, but above all his children, who guarantee that the investment is transgenerational.

The businessman listed several challenges in the various sectors where he has ventured into business. In the case of Asur, Security and promotion of tourism are a priority.

For his part, on Carrix’s side, he explained that the operation of the ports and geopolitical changes in world trade They represent a great adjustment challenge in all divisions.

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“Finally, in hotels, the construction of new locations, as well as the maintenance of existing ones, represent a priority of service excellence for the promotion of tourism in our country and in all those where we participate,” he said.

Chico Pardo reiterated his conviction in the present and future of the country.

“My commitment to Mexico is total and long-term,” he said.

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