Katia Eschenbach
- Nationality: Mexican and German
- Ms. Katia Eschenbach is a highly accomplished senior executive with over 25 years of experience in business development, trading, and general management. She is known for her strategic leadership skills and expertise in profitability, team building, and P&L management. With a deep understanding across the energy sector, Ms. Eschenbach has successfully designed and implemented commercial business opportunities and forged partnerships to drive growth. From 2010 to 2023, Ms. Eschenbach served as the CEO of Trafigura Mexico, a subsidiary of the multinational commodity trading company. In this role, she managed the oil and gas trading business for Mexico and Costa Rica, focusing on establishing short- and long-term commercial strategies, implementing infrastructure, and leading M&A processes. She successfully developed the wholesale market and achieved significant infrastructure developments, including the construction of storage facilities and a condensate-based splitter unit. Prior to her role at Trafigura Mexico, Ms. Eschenbach worked as a Trading Manager at PEMEX International, where she efficiently coordinated and expanded the Fuel Oil, VGO, Bitumen, and Condensate books. Ms. Eschenbach holds a Master of Science in Business Management from the London School of Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México. She is fluent in Spanish, English, and German, and has a strong commitment to sustainability, regulations, compliance, and crisis control. Throughout her career, Ms. Eschenbach has mentored and developed employees to achieve corporate goals, demonstrating her dedication to team building and leadership. Ms. Eschenbach is an independent member of the Board of Directors of Fibra Prologis, public company leading Mexican real estate investment trust formed to acquire, own and manage Class-A industrial real estate in Mexico. She is also an Independent Member at the Audit, Practices and Financing Committees of such company.
- Ms. Eschenbach brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the board, honed through her tenure as regional CEO of a leading multinational commodity trading company. Her background in overseeing health and safety processes during the construction of critical infrastructure for crude processing units and hydrocarbon distribution terminals underscores her commitment to operational excellence and regulatory compliance. With over 25 years in the Mexican energy sector, Ms. Eschenbach navigated the intricacies of a highly regulated market, ensuring adherence to all established requirements while spearheading commercial strategy and trading desks. In her executive role, Ms. Eschenbach demonstrated astute leadership at business development, while penetrating the Mexican trading market for a vast and diversified set of hydrocarbons. Her strategic vision and market acumen were instrumental in driving the company's growth and expansion, positioning it as a key player in the energy landscape.
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