American Chamber of Commerce names CPKC’s Oscar Del Cueto as new president

Oscar Del Cueto, president of Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Mexico, was named the new president of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (AmCham) for the 2026-2027 period, the business organization announced Wednesday.

The appointment was formalized during AmCham’s 109th General Assembly of Partners in Mexico City.

In his first address as president, Del Cueto stressed the importance of strengthening North American economic integration and consolidating coordinated efforts across the region. He highlighted AmCham’s role as a technical and constructive voice on strategic issues, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), competitiveness and foreign investment attraction.

“We have the opportunity to strengthen our leadership, to influence the major debates and to ensure that the voice of our business community is heard, respected and considered at the highest levels of decision-making,” he said.

Del Cueto’s appointment came as Mexican and U.S. officials commenced preliminary talks on the formal USMCA review.

The incoming president recognized the outgoing AmCham board, which was led by Carlos García, general director of energy company Valero México, and Fernanda Guarro, managing director of 3M México. He thanked the outgoing AmCham president and vice president for their commitment and results.

CIUDAD DE MÉXICO, 07JUNIO2024.- Miles de personas observaron a "La emperatriz" locomotora de vapor de 1930 como parte de su último recorrido "Final Spike Steam Tour" que partió desde Canadá y mantiene su última parada en el cruce de Río San Joaquín y Ferrocarril de Cuernavaca en Polanco. En la imagen, Óscar Augusto del Cueto, presidente Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) de México, junto a dos operadores de ferrocarril. FOTO: MARIO JASSO/CUARTOSCURO.COM
Del Cueto has been with CPKC since 2006. (Mario Jasso/Cuartoscuro)

In his address, Del Cueto also called on the chamber’s membership to anticipate challenges, forge agreements and advance toward a modern, long-term-oriented organization aimed at driving sustainable and shared economic growth.

AmCham México groups Mexican and U.S. companies with the aim of promoting bilateral trade and strengthening the economic relationship between both countries. The chamber currently has more than 1,450 affiliated companies. CPKC, one of North America’s major transnational freight rail operators, has been an AmCham member for over a decade.

With reports from T21

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