Alfredo Elias Ayub

Biography

Mr. Elías Ayub is currently the president of the board of directors of Promociones Metropolis, S.A. de C.V. From 2012 to 2015, Mr. Elías Ayub served as a director of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO). Mr. Elías Ayub previously served as Chief Executive Officer and a director of Federal Electricity Commission, a Mexican state owned electricity company, from 1999 to 2011. From 1996 to 1999, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, Mexico's airport operator that was responsible for managing 58 airports. He held a number of positions in the state owned industry and energy sector including Deputy Minister of Mines and Basic Industry and Deputy Energy Minister.

Research Interest

From 1996 to 1999, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Aeropuertos y Servicios Auxiliares, Mexico's airport operator that was responsible for managing 58 airports. He held a number of positions in the state owned industry and energy sector including Deputy Minister of Mines and Basic Industry and Deputy Energy Minister. He previously served as Deputy Director and Director of Universidad Anáhuac's Engineering School from 1978 to 2013 and a member of the Dean of Students Board of Advisors of Harvard University Business School from 2010 to 2013. He held a number of positions for Mexican Fund for Social Activities including Deputy Director General and Director General from 1978 to 1983. He served as Executive Coordinator at the State of Mexico Government's Urban Development Department/Secretariat from 1983 to 1986. Mr. Elías Ayub earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Universidad Anáhuac, in Mexico City, and a M.B.A. from Harvard University. Particular experience, attributes or skills that qualify candidate for board membership: Mr. Elías Ayub was selected to serve on the board because of his executive leadership experience and his extensive expertise in the energy and natural resources industries, risk management and the international business environment.