Maria Asuncion Aramburuzabala & family

Early Life

María Asunción Aramburuzabala Larregui was born on May 2, 1963, in Mexico City, Mexico. Her family has a strong entrepreneurial background, with her grandfather, Félix Aramburuzabala, co-founding the Grupo Modelo brewery in 1925. Her father, Pablo Aramburuzabala Ocaranza, was also an executive vice president at Grupo Modelo. She graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México with a degree in accounting.

Rise to Success

After her father's unexpected death in 1995, Aramburuzabala, along with her mother and sister, took a key role in managing the family's stake in Grupo Modelo. They established Tresalia Capital to diversify their investments. In 2013, Grupo Modelo was sold to Anheuser-Busch InBev for $20 billion. Aramburuzabala reinvested in AB InBev and joined its board.

Key Business Strategies

Aramburuzabala's key business strategy includes diversifying her investments through Tresalia Capital. Tresalia Capital has invested in various sectors, including technology, real estate, and consumer brands. She also serves on the board of directors for several companies, including Coty Inc. and Anheuser-Busch InBev. Aramburuzabala has also been involved in key deals and negotiations, such as the sale of Grupo Modelo to Anheuser-Busch InBev.

Philanthropy

María Asunción Aramburuzabala is involved in philanthropic activities, particularly through the Fundacion Grupo Modelo.