Vanessa Ramírez is the Managing Director of ECANAL SA de CV (Economic Analysis for Company Planning), an independent Mexican firm founded in 1976 that specializes in providing analysis of Mexico’s macroeconomic and public policy environment and outlook to the private sector.

Previously, Vanessa served in roles at Petroleos Mexicanos (Pemex) including as CFO of PMI Comercio Internacional, Pemex’s strategic trading arm. Vanessa also served as Head of Investor Relations for Pemex.

Prior to joining Pemex, Vanessa worked in the finance industry for over a decade in Mexico, London and Singapore for banks and asset management firms, including Bulltick Capital Markets, Banque Internationale à Luxembourg and Brevan Howard.

Vanessa earned an MBA in Finance from INSEAD at Fontainebleau, France and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA. Vanessa is a Mexican/Australian dual citizen. Vanessa speaks native English, fluent Spanish and business level French.