LATIN AMERICA
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It currently operates three facilities in strategic cities in Mexico ; two of SISAMEX ’ s major assets are its production facilities in Escobedo , Nuevo Leon and Guadalajara , Jalisco in the strategically important western auto industry cluster .
Key People
SISAMEX CEO Manuel Valdes revealed , in an interview , the company ’ s efforts to maintain their leadership in auto parts manufacturing , top-level performance in every procedure and his vision for the next five years . From a perspective of social responsibility , SISAMEX ’ s goals will positively impact Mexico because community programs will be created and there will be growth in the auto industry among contributing enterprises , suppliers and workers .
CSR : Sports summer camp and environmental workshops by SISAMEX
Manuel Valdés General Director for SISAMEX
Valdes -a mechanical engineer- , graduated from ITESM ( Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education ) in 1989 . In 1993 he entered North Carolina State University , where he earned a Masters ’ degree in manufacturing engineering with a co-major in administration . Valdes is part of SISAMEX since 1989 , serving in different areas . By 1997 he was the purchasing and supply chain manager ; in October 1999 he was promoted to the business and acquisitions department . In early 2007 he switched companies to Meritor , taking over as Global Senior Manager for supply chain . He came back to SISAMEX in 2008 as COO and in January 2011 he was appointed CEO for the company .
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