BA in Economics, Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM); Master's degree program in Business Administration, Rochester University, New York; PhD in Finance, Lancaster University, UK; courses and seminars, Harvard, Oxford, The Pine Street Institute. 1991, joined Mexico's Central Bank (Banco de México) in 1991 as an Analyst, Currency Area; 1998-2000, Researcher, Market Research and Evaluation Unit; 2000, Manager, International Exchange, Metals, Coins and Agreements. 2001, joined Pemex CFO staff as Risk Management Assistant Director; 2010, CFO, PMI Comercio Internacional; January 2011, Chief Administration and Finance Officer.