Expansión’s ranking recognizes the most influential women in Mexico’s business world.
By JOSÉ ÁNGEL DE LA PAZ | EGADE BUSINESS SCHOOL
Eight alumnae of EGADE Business School at Tecnológico de Monterrey have been included in the 2025 edition of “The 100 Most Powerful Women in Business” by Expansión magazine.
The ranking highlights women leaders who have significantly impacted their industries and organizations, recognizing their influence in the business landscape.
The EXATEC EGADE featured in the ranking are:
- Silvia Dávila (MNE’97), President of Latin America and CEO of Mexico for Danone, ranked #3. She is an alumna of the Master in Business Economics and recipient of the 2023 EXATEC EGADE Merit Award.
- Verónica Pérez (MBA'19), President of Dow North Latin America Region, an alumna of the EGADE MBA, ranked #12.
- Mildred Villegas Sojo (MA'04), General Manager of Unilever Mexico and Foods Latin America, an alumna of the Master in Business Administration, ranked #23.
- Ángela Gómez Aiza (MA'06), Chief Operating Officer of Grupo AXO and independent board member, an alumna of the Master in Business Administration and recipient of the 2022 EXATEC EGADE Merit Award, ranked #35.
- Delice Cristal Cruz Guzmán (MBA'13), Chief Finance & Strategy Officer (CFSO) at Telefónica Movistar Mexico, an alumna of the EGADE MBA, ranked #48.
- Mónica García Rodríguez (MA'98), Director of Purchasing and Supply Chain at General Motors Mexico, an alumna of the Master in Administration, ranked #61.
- Elvira Sánchez Chapa (MMT'03), VP Executive CIO at Gartner, a graduate of the Master in Marketing, ranked #69.
- Alehira Orozco Reyes (MBA'23), Director of Government Relations at Mercado Libre México, an alumna of the EGADE MBA, ranked #98.
The Expansión ranking, published in the March 2025 edition, evaluates the impact and relevance of these executives in the corporate sector. This year, 455 profiles were analyzed based on quantitative and qualitative factors, focusing on leadership, influence, and the scope of their responsibilities.
Key evaluation criteria include company position and size (40%), leadership influence (40%), scope of impact (15%), and corporate engagement (5%).
The companies led by or employing these ranked women collectively generate 6.8 trillion pesos in revenue, showcasing their significant influence in Mexico’s business environment.
This recognition reaffirms the EXATEC EGADE community’s leadership and commitment to transforming business in Mexico and beyond.