Eduardo Bours
Encyclopedia
José Eduardo Robinson Bours Castelo (born December 17, 1956 in Ciudad Obregón
, Sonora
) is a Mexican
businessman who served as Governor of Sonora
under the Institutional Revolutionary Party, PRI. He is a member of the illustrious Robinson Bours family which immigrated from the United States in the 19th century. Before being elected governor, he served as Senator representing his state in the Mexican Senate. In 2003, he won the primary election with 51% of the votes. Later he was elected Governor of his state in July, 2003. His term ended in 2009 without the possibility of reelection.
with a degree in Industrial Engineering
and Systems Engineering
at the Monterrey
campus. He worked for Bachoco from 1980 to 1992. After which he served as president of the Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (the National Agricultural Conference) from 1992 to 1994. In 1994 he formed part of negotiations of the North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA
) as negotiator and representative of the private sector
. In the same year he was invited to preside the board of directors
of Fresh Fresh Del Monte Produce
NV until December 1996. He was president of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE, Coordination Council of Entrepreneurs). He was elected senator
for Sonora for the term 2000 to 2006 but he left this position to campaign for governor in 2003. In 2003 he was elected as the 70th governor of Sonora, representing the Institutional Revolutionary Party
(PRI) and replacing Armando López Nogales.
Ciudad Obregón
Ciudad Obregon is the second largest city in the northern Mexican state of Sonora and is situated south of the state's northern border with the U.S. state of Arizona. It is also the municipal seat of Cajeme municipality, located in the Yaqui Valley.- History :...
, Sonora
Sonora
Sonora officially Estado Libre y Soberano de Sonora is one of the 31 states which, with the Federal District, comprise the 32 Federal Entities of Mexico. It is divided into 72 municipalities; the capital city is Hermosillo....
) is a Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
businessman who served as Governor of Sonora
Governor of Sonora
List of governors of Sonora since 1917:*2009–2015 Guillermo Padrés Elías*2003–2009 Eduardo Bours Castelo*1997–2003 Armando López Nogales*1991–1997 Manlio Fabio Beltrones Rivera*1991–1991 Mario Morúa Johnson...
under the Institutional Revolutionary Party, PRI. He is a member of the illustrious Robinson Bours family which immigrated from the United States in the 19th century. Before being elected governor, he served as Senator representing his state in the Mexican Senate. In 2003, he won the primary election with 51% of the votes. Later he was elected Governor of his state in July, 2003. His term ended in 2009 without the possibility of reelection.
Biography
He graduated from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher EducationMonterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
The Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education commonly shortened as Monterrey Institute of Technology or Monterrey Tech is one of the largest private, nonsectarian and coeducational multi-campus universities in...
with a degree in Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering
Industrial engineering is a branch of engineering dealing with the optimization of complex processes or systems. It is concerned with the development, improvement, implementation and evaluation of integrated systems of people, money, knowledge, information, equipment, energy, materials, analysis...
and Systems Engineering
Systems engineering
Systems engineering is an interdisciplinary field of engineering that focuses on how complex engineering projects should be designed and managed over the life cycle of the project. Issues such as logistics, the coordination of different teams, and automatic control of machinery become more...
at the Monterrey
Monterrey
Monterrey , is the capital city of the northeastern state of Nuevo León in the country of Mexico. The city is anchor to the third-largest metropolitan area in Mexico and is ranked as the ninth-largest city in the nation. Monterrey serves as a commercial center in the north of the country and is the...
campus. He worked for Bachoco from 1980 to 1992. After which he served as president of the Consejo Nacional Agropecuario (the National Agricultural Conference) from 1992 to 1994. In 1994 he formed part of negotiations of the North American Free-Trade Agreement (NAFTA
North American Free Trade Agreement
The North American Free Trade Agreement or NAFTA is an agreement signed by the governments of Canada, Mexico, and the United States, creating a trilateral trade bloc in North America. The agreement came into force on January 1, 1994. It superseded the Canada – United States Free Trade Agreement...
) as negotiator and representative of the private sector
Private sector
In economics, the private sector is that part of the economy, sometimes referred to as the citizen sector, which is run by private individuals or groups, usually as a means of enterprise for profit, and is not controlled by the state...
. In the same year he was invited to preside the board of directors
Board of directors
A board of directors is a body of elected or appointed members who jointly oversee the activities of a company or organization. Other names include board of governors, board of managers, board of regents, board of trustees, and board of visitors...
of Fresh Fresh Del Monte Produce
Fresh Del Monte Produce
Fresh Del Monte Produce is a global producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Fresh Del Monte Produce is also a producer and distributor of prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks and desserts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa...
NV until December 1996. He was president of the Consejo Coordinador Empresarial (CCE, Coordination Council of Entrepreneurs). He was elected senator
Senate of Mexico
The Senate of the Republic, constitutionally Chamber of Senators of the Honorable Congress of the Union After a series of reforms during the 1990s, it is now made up of 128 senators:...
for Sonora for the term 2000 to 2006 but he left this position to campaign for governor in 2003. In 2003 he was elected as the 70th governor of Sonora, representing the Institutional Revolutionary Party
Institutional Revolutionary Party
The Institutional Revolutionary Party is a Mexican political party that held power in the country—under a succession of names—for more than 70 years. The PRI is a member of the Socialist International, as is the rival Party of the Democratic Revolution , making Mexico one of the few...
(PRI) and replacing Armando López Nogales.
Corporations
- BachocoBachocoIndustrias Bachoco, S.A. de C.V. or Bachoco is a poultry producer in Mexico. Its primary operations include preparing feed; breeding and growing chickens; and proceesing and distributing chicken products. It also grows swine. Its 2005 revenue was $1.345 billion USD.From an internal press release,...
- Bolsa Mexicana de ValoresBolsa Mexicana de ValoresThe Mexican Stock Exchange is Mexico's only stock exchange. It is situated on Paseo de la Reforma, a prestigious avenue in central Mexico City...
(BMV) - Fresh Del Monte ProduceFresh Del Monte ProduceFresh Del Monte Produce is a global producer, marketer and distributor of fresh and fresh-cut fruit and vegetables. Fresh Del Monte Produce is also a producer and distributor of prepared fruit and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks and desserts in Europe, the Middle East and Africa...
- Grupo Azucarero Mexicano (GAM)
- Hérdez
Government
- Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior (Bancomext)
- Nacional Financiera (NAFIN)
- Comisión Mixta para la Promoción de Exportaciones (COMPEX)
- Fondo de Capitalización e Inversión del Sector Rural (FOCIR)
Industry
- Corporación Mexicana de Restaurantes
- Unión Nacional de Avicultores
- Unión Nacional de Producción de Cerdos