Mexico's President-elect Appoints Victor Rodriguez Padilla as Pemex CEO

Aug 26, 2024, 05:27 PM

Mexico's President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum has appointed Victor Rodriguez Padilla as the new CEO of Pemex, the state-owned oil company. Rodriguez Padilla, an energy economist and physicist with over 40 years of experience, is known for his expertise in energy economics. His appointment is part of Sheinbaum's strategy to address Pemex's financial challenges, including its nearly $100 billion debt. Rodriguez Padilla aims to implement sustainable energy policies and improve environmental practices. The current director, Octavio Romero Oropeza, will continue to work in the next federal government.