Francisco Suárez Hernández

Director of Public Affairs / Strategic Relations FEMSA and Corporate Affairs FNE / Health

Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City, Mexico

About

Experienced Business Project Director with a demonstrated history of working in the food & beverages industry. Skilled in Negotiation, Sustainability, Business Planning, People Management, Corporate Communications, and Management. Strong business development professional with a Doctorate in Business Administration focused in Strategic Planning from CETYS Universidad.

Experience

  • FEMSA (4 yrs 3 mos)
    • Director of Public Affairs / Strategic Relations FEMSA and Corporate Affairs FNE / Health
      Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

      Director of Public Affairs / Strategic Relations FEMSA and Corporate Affairs FNE / Health

    • Corporate Affairs Director at FEMSA Strategic Businesses
      Apr 2022 - Apr 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Coca-Cola FEMSA (7 yrs 8 mos)
    • Director & General Manager of AdeS Latin America at Coca Cola FEMSA
      May 2020 - May 2022 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    • New Business Project Director
      Aug 2016 - May 2020 · 3 yrs 10 mos

    • Corporate Affairs Director
      Oct 2014 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

      -Ensure that Coca-Cola FEMSA Operations have proactive initiatives that allow them to manage properly their environment in order to protect and promote business interests. -Define and manage Social Responsibility programs & actions in alignment with FEMSA and TCCC policy requirements. -Identify & monitor regulatory and non-regulatory changes in the operations arena. -Provide strategic direction for Coca-Cola FEMSA’s Corporate Communication area through leadership and support in crisis management and detection and prevention of risks. -Definition of sustainability, social responsibility and communication plans to promote strategic alliances at government, private sector and civil societies as well as participation with key business organizations. -Build capabilities and tools to foster the development of local initiatives.

  • Alernate Member at APEC Business Advisory Council at APEC - Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
    Feb 2016 - May 2020 · 4 yrs 4 mos

  • Member of the Board at World Environment Center
    Dec 2015 - May 2020 · 4 yrs 6 mos

    World Environment Center is a global non-profit, non-advocacy organization that advances sustainable development through the business practices of member companies and in partnership with governments, multi-lateral organizations, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders.

  • FEMSA (Monterrey Area, Mexico)
    • Chief Sustainability Officer
      2011 - 2014 · 3 yrs

      -Coordination and responsible for all of FEMSA’s Environmental Initiatives and Projects related with Energy and Water, as well as the Social Responsibility Programs of the Company, such as Culture of Legality, Education, Health, Sports and Cultural Events.

    • Executive of the Chairman of the Board and CEO
      2006 - 2011 · 5 yrs

      -Staff coordination for the Chairman of the Board and CEO's of one of the top 10 companies in México and the largest bottling company in Latin America with operations in nine countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Argentina and Brazil.