Mediator Resume

Senior executive with extensive experience in negotiation, execution and crisis management. Managed one of the largest infrastructure concession companies in Mexico. With extensive knowledge of the public sector in Mexico and the international financial sector. Led the Mexican government agency responsible for managing distressed assets, which included the liquidation of government development banks and the second largest electrical utility company. Negotiated complex crises in both the private and public sectors, including union negotiations, seized sugarcane companies, soccer teams, a newspaper, and a corruption case within a public listed company. Certified arbitrator.

HM International Arbitration - Partner

Attorney, Chief Executive Officer of Public and Private Companies, Board Member, Arbitrator, Mediator

Independent Board Member, Centro Oncológico Internacional, 2023-Present; Partner, HM International Arbitration, 2023-Present; President of the Administration Commission, Maliahuactl S.P.R., 2020-Present; Chief Executive Officer, ALEATICA, 2018-2021; Chief Executive Officer, OHL México, 2013-2018; Director General, Institute of Security and Social Services for State Workers (ISSSTE), 2011-2012; Director General, Asset Administration and Disposal Service (SAE), 2010-2011; Undersecretary of Administration, Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, 2006-2010; Corporate Director of Operations, SAE, 2003-2006; Corporate Director of Company Liquidation and Sales, FIDELIQ (State-owned trust), 2001-2003; Executive Director of Investment Banking, National Bank of Foreign Trade (Bancomext), 1999-2001; Financial Representative and Commercial Advisor in New York, Bancomext, 1994-1999; Director of Legal Credit Procedures, Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, 1991-1994; Deputy Director of Legal Credit Procedures, Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, 1989-1991.

Represented the interests of IFM Investors, an Australian fund managing over US$80 billion in assets globally, including US$2.7 billion in Mexico. Managed one of the most complex corporate crises for OHL Mexico, a company listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange. This involved resolving public and private investigations, informing shareholders and participating banks of the findings, as well as safeguarding value for shareholders, who at the time held a 46% equity stake. This work allowed the company to successfully complete the sale of these assets to the Australian fund. With a 25-year career in the Mexican Federal Government, developed skills in negotiation, general management and crisis management. As Director of ISSSTE, negotiated with the union to manage the Social Security Institute and resolved the medicine supply crisis. As Director of SAE, oversaw the liquidation of a state-owned electricity company and negotiated the terms of liquidation with the union leaders. As a Senior Official at the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit of Mexico (SHCP) coordinated all federal agencies to promote awareness to better procurement practices. Financial experience includes financing infrastructure projects and, as Financial Representative and Commercial Counselor at the NY office of the National Bank of Foreign Trade (Bancomext), reestablishing relations with institutional investors after the 1994 Mexican financial crisis, in coordination with the country's financial authorities. As part of the SHCP team, restructured Mexico's debt in 1990 and implemented the financial package derived from these negotiations. Served on the Boards of Directors of 20 public and private companies, consistently promoting corporate governance to ensure corporate integrity. Committed to social work, led the efforts of Universidad Anáhuac to support the victims of the 1994 earthquake. Actively participated in social organizations aimed at addressing inequality in Mexican society. Currently serving on boards of two associations focused on children with Down syndrome and on nursing education, serving as president of the latter.

Mediation in Mexico is a relatively new form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) recognized by law and governed by a formal process. Traditionally, civil and commercial law only included conciliation, negotiation and arbitration as ADR methods. Negotiation and conciliation experience helped develop the right tools to now, act as a formal mediator. As conciliator, resolved cases for nearly 10 years involving individuals or companies affected by government actions. During the liquidation of government-owned banks, helped resolve more than 3,000 cases out of the 27,000 cases in the portfolio, by establishing a conciliation office between the debtors and an external committee. This also included negotiating between unions and pensioners of the liquidated companies and a Cabinet Committee. In managing seized companies, negotiated with the affected parties regarding aspects of their assets, often involving multi-party negotiations. Facilitated the implementation of ISSSTE´s pension reform through conciliation. Negotiated between government authorities and the board of directors of a holding company during the restructuring of infrastructure concessions following a major crisis. Certified Mediator by the State of Mexico (2024-2025). Diploma to be issued in summer 2025.

Below are some of the most representative conciliation cases handled: 1. Oversaw the closure of the newspaper El Independiente after its government seizure. 2. Facilitated the return of the Santos Laguna soccer team to its original owner after it was seized from the buyer. 3. Established the criteria for the number of years of service required for former employees of Luz y Fuerza del Centro (in liquidation) to qualify for pension rights. 4. Conciliated with teachers’ unions and public servants´ unions the implementation of ISSSTE´s pension reform. 5. Restructuring and secured recognition of investment in the Circuito Exterior Mexiquense toll road concession. 6. Lead negotiations between the State Government of Puebla, Mexico and the Board of Directors to recover a road concession previously revoked by the government.

First. Once the parties have agreed to use my services, I request a summary statement from each party to help me understand the nature of the conflict. Second. I hold and initial joint meeting where each party presents their case and position. Third. I schedule individual sessions with each party to explore the details of the case, their concerns, and their interests on the case. During these meetings, I highlight the advantages of mediation compared to a judicial process. Fourth. After the individual sessions, I review all the information provided by the parties to identify areas of common interest or potential agreement. Fifth. I set a new meeting with the parties to work on a possible agreement. Sixth. If not otherwise required by the respective legislation, I encourage the parties to formalize the agreement before a competent authority, giving it the legal force of a final judgment. Throughout the entire process, I place strong emphasis on maintaining complete confidentiality.

Highly proficient in video conference applications such as Zoom and Microsoft Teams, and fully prepared to provide services through these platforms. Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office packages. Familiar with digital data storage systems.

Columbia University (MA, International Banking and Finance – 1989); Anáhuac University (Law Degree – 1985). Tribunal Judicial de Justicia (Judiciary of the State of Mexico) (Certified Mediator Training - 2025); Escuela Libre de Derecho (Diploma in Arbitration - 2023).

In Mexico, a professional license is not required to practice as an arbitrator. However, mediators must be certified by a State Judiciary for their mediation agreements to be legally recognized. Certified as a mediator by the Judiciary of the State of Mexico.

Barra Mexicana de Abogados (Member, 2024); International Bar Association (IBA) (Member, Mediation and Arbitration Committees, 2024); Centro Español e Iberoamericano de Arbitraje (Member, 2024).

Participated over the past two years in panels on arbitration organized by various ADR associations.

Hourly Rate: $500.00 Daily Rate: Not provided Study Rate: $500.00/hr Cancellation: $250.00/hr Cancellation Period: 5 Days Comment:

English; Spanish

Mexico

Mexico