Background
Ruiz Galindo Gómez, Armando was born on June 3, 1924 in Federal District, Mexico. Son of Antonio Ruiz Galindo, industrialist, founder of DESC, and secretary of commerce, 1946-1948, and Serafina Gómez brother of Antonio Ruiz Galindo, Jr., president of DESC Group. Brother of Mauricio, assistant director general of DM, Nacional.
Education
Primary Studies, Escuela Central de México. Studies at the San Diego Army and Navy Academy, San Diego, California. Private accounting degree, Institute of Business.
Courses in business administration, Northwestern University.
Career
President of Valle de Tepeyac Land Development. Assistant Director General of Industrias Ruiz Galindo. Assistant Director General of DM, Nacional.
Vice President of the Board of DM, Nacional. Member of the Board of DM, Nacional, IRGSA, TAMSA, Hoteles y Turismo, and many other firms. Owns 1% of the stock of DESC Group.