Background

Balsa (Carralero), César was born on June 21, 1923 in Barcelona, Spain. Son of Antonio Balsa and Elisa Carralero.

Education

Elementary education only.

Career

Began working as a kitchen porter, 1936, later a bell boy and hotel manager. Moved to Mexico to work in Manuel Suárez’s restaurant chain, 1948. Founded the Nacional Hotelera chain, 1954.

President, Hotel El Presidente, Mexico City, 1956. President, Hotel El Presidente, Acapulco, 1957. President, Hotel Del Prado, Mexico City, 1960.

President, Hotel Maria Isabel, Mexico City, 1962. President of Balsa-Ara, S.A., 1968. Member of the board of various companies.

Real estate investor and developer. Naturalized Mexican citizen, 1950.

Religion

Roman Catholic.

Membership

• Original member of the Mexican Council of Businessmen, 1974; President of the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels.

• Original member of the Mexican Council of Businessmen, 1974; President of the Mexican Association of Hotels and Motels.

Connections

Spouse Carmen Cruz.

Father:

Antonio Balsa

Father:

Antonio Balsa

Mother:

Elisa

Mother:

Elisa

Spouse:

Carmen Cruz

Spouse:

Carmen Cruz