Summary
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced significant changes in its executive leadership team on April 18, 2013. The most notable change is the appointment of Raul Jacob Ruisanchez as the new Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Genaro Guerrero Diaz Mercado. Mr. Ruisanchez brings extensive experience within SCCO, having served as Comptroller since 2011 and holding various finance-related roles since 1992. His background includes significant investor relations recognition and a strong academic foundation in economics and finance. In addition to the CFO transition, the company also appointed Agustin Avila Martinez as Comptroller, who previously served as Assistant Comptroller and held controller roles within Grupo Mexico, SCCO's indirect parent. Javier Gomez Aguilar was named Vice President, Legal and General Counsel, bringing substantial experience in mining and corporate law. Juan Manuel Rodriguez Arriaga was appointed Vice President, Commercial, and Hans A. Flury was appointed Secretary. These appointments reflect a strategic reshuffling of key financial, legal, and commercial leadership roles within the company.
Key Highlights
- 1Appointment of Raul Jacob Ruisanchez as new Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
- 2Mr. Ruisanchez has a long tenure with Southern Copper, dating back to 1992, and was previously the Comptroller.
- 3The former CFO, Genaro Guerrero Diaz Mercado, resigned to pursue other opportunities; no disagreements were reported.
- 4Agustin Avila Martinez promoted to Comptroller, with extensive experience within SCCO and its parent, Grupo Mexico.
- 5Appointment of Javier Gomez Aguilar as Vice President, Legal and General Counsel, bringing significant legal expertise in mining and corporate matters.
- 6Juan Manuel Rodriguez Arriaga appointed Vice President, Commercial, with a long career in commercial roles within Grupo Mexico.
- 7Hans A. Flury appointed Secretary, continuing his long-standing association with the company's legal affairs in Peru.