Germán Larrea Biography
Germán Larrea was born in Mexico City in 1953 and has led Grupo México since 1994 12.
Full nameGermán Larrea Mota-Velasco
NationalityMexico
Known forChairman and CEO of Grupo México
Born in Mexico City
Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco was born on 26 October 1953 in Mexico City, the son of Jorge Larrea Ortega and Sara Mota de Larrea 267.
The family business
His father built the mining company that became Grupo México in the 1960s and 1970s 7.
Joining the board
He became a director of Grupo México in 1981 and was its executive vice chairman before taking over as chairman and chief executive in 1994 12.
Southern Copper
He became chairman of Southern Copper in December 1999 and was its chief executive until October 2004 8.
Frequently asked questions
In Mexico City, on 26 October 1953.
Jorge Larrea Ortega, who built the mining business that became Grupo México, and Sara Mota de Larrea.
Since 1994, and he has been a director since 1981.
Sources✓ Verified 14 Nov 2026
1 Wikipedia, Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco, 1 Jan 1970, Birth, career
2 Designbeep, German Larrea and Cate Blanchett, 1 Jan 1970, Parents
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