Profile

Obtained a BA in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Chicago.  

In the work sphere, he was linked to the financial sector from 1980 to 2000, holding several posts within Banco de México, such as Director General of Economic Research, Treasurer and Coordinator of the Governor's Advisors.

In December 2000, he was appointed Under Secretary for Finance and Public Credit, a post he held until August 2003, when he joined the International Monetary Fund as Assistant Managing Director.  

Since October 16 2006, he has served as Economic Coordinator of the Transition Team of President Elect Felipe Calderón Hinojosa.