Background
Basagoitti Noriega, José María was born on August 6, 1923 in Guecho Vizcaya, Spain. Grandson of Antonio Basagoitti, founder of Fundidora de Acero of Monterrey, 1900. Son of José María Basagoitti Caicoya, member of the board of Cigatem.
Basagoitti Noriega, José María was born on August 6, 1923 in Guecho Vizcaya, Spain. Grandson of Antonio Basagoitti, founder of Fundidora de Acero of Monterrey, 1900. Son of José María Basagoitti Caicoya, member of the board of Cigatem.
Early education unknown. Preparatory studies at a Jesuit school, Spain. BA degree in philosophy and letters, University of Madrid.
Law degree, University of Madrid. Studies in high level management, Pan American Institute for Higher Management. Member of the board of the Pan American Institute for Higher Management.
Part-time professor, Pan American Institute for Higher Management.
President of Cigatem. President of Tabacalera Mexicana. President of Carbonell de México.
Member of the Board of Olivares Mexicanos, Negromex, Seguros América Banamex, Banamex, and many other firms.
Roman Catholic
President of the Mexican Employers Federation (Coparmex), 1982-1984. President of the International Chamber of Commerce. President of the Social Union of Mexican Entrepreneurs.