The National Association of the Chemical Industry (ANIQ) appointed Jesús Sáenz as its new president during its 67th Ordinary General Assembly. He succeeds José Carlos Pons, whose term has ended . The new president previously served as CEO of Quimobásicos .
Sáenz has a 30-year professional career in multinational companies, where he has held management positions in regions such as South America, Europe, Africa, and Mexico . During his time at Cemex , he served as general manager in the Czech Republic and also as vice president of Strategic Planning and International Trade .
He has also participated in business organizations, most notably serving as president of the Mexican Business Council for Foreign Trade, Investment and Technology (COMCE) Northeast and as a board member of various industrial and economic development institutions . His experience encompasses expertise in mergers, acquisitions, finance, and sustainability .
Sáenz assumes the presidency amid challenges such as the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which is crucial for the regional flow of chemical inputs . The organization will seek to address issues of regulatory certainty and access to competitive energy sources . It will also prioritize the development of logistics infrastructure and compliance with environmental regulations .
On the other hand, the tenure of José Carlos Pons, who has now completed his term, was marked by progress for the sector. His period was notable for strengthening dialogue with authorities and defending competitiveness in the face of regulatory changes . Furthermore, he promoted an active agenda in sustainability and the circular economy.
ANIQ comprises 258 companies that represent more than 95% of the country’s private chemical production . The association was founded on November 11, 1959, as a civil association .
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