Executive Secretary of Coparmex
Ballesteros Franco, José Luis was born on December 18, 1946 in Federal District, Mexico. Son of Cresencio Ballesteros Ibarra, founder of Constructora Ballesteros, and Josefina Franco grandfather founded the National Irrigation Commision. Nephew of Guillermo Ballesteros Ibarra, president of VISA Group.
Early education unknown. Civil engineering degree, Ibero American University, 1964-1968. MA in science from Stanford University, 1969.
Professor of Engineering, National School of Engineering, National Autonomous University, 1975-1979.
Worked in father’s firm, Constructora Ballesteros, 1966-1970. Director of Construction, Constructora Ballesteros, 1971-1972. Director General of Constructora Ballesteros, 1972-1975.
Director General of Grupo Mexico de Desarrollo, 1975-1983. President of the Board of Grupo Mexico de Desarrollo, since 1976. Member of the Board of Kimberly Clark, DESC Group, Industria Synkno (Cannon Mills), and many other firms.
Roman Catholic
Executive Secretary of Coparmex, 1981.
Spouse Ileana Zavala.
