Cortina (Portilla), Juan was born in Federal District, Mexico. Son of Manuel Cortina y Garcia, architect, and María de la Consolación Portilla Lascuaín; great grandfather, Ignacio Cortina y Chávez, was Regidor of Mexico; brother, Eustaquio, member of the board of Nacobre, 1981; brother Manuel, member of the board of Bancreser, 1978; brother Francisco was Director General of Cía Finanzar de México daughter Monica is married to Agustín F. Legorreta Chauvet, former president of Banamex.
Education
Early education unknown; architectural degree.
Career
Vice-President, Banco de Londrés y México. President, Banco de Londrés y México. President of the Board of EPN, since 1983.
Member of the Board of Banco de Guadalajara, Serfin, EPN, etc. Legorreta Chauvet, former president of Banamex.
Religion
Roman Catholic.
Membership
President, Mexican Bankers Association, 1970-1971, 1975-1976; Original Member of the Mexican Council of Businessmen, 1974.
President, Mexican Bankers Association, 1970-1971, 1975-1976; Original Member of the Mexican Council of Businessmen, 1974.
