The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced today that Patrick Ottensmeyer, president and CEO of Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU), has been tapped as U.S. Chairman of its U.S.-Mexico Economic Council.
“Pat is a highly respected leader in U.S.-Mexico relations,” said Myron Brilliant, executive vice president and head of International Affairs for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “Not only does he lead a company that connects the integrated North American economy, but he has also demonstrated a continuous commitment over many years to promoting and strengthening the bilateral relationship through engagement with government officials, private-sector peers, and the public. The Council will benefit greatly from his leadership and vision during this important period.”
As U.S. Chairman of the U.S.-Mexico Economic Council, Ottensmeyer will preside over the U.S.-Mexico CEO Dialogue, which occurs twice annually, and he will oversee the Council’s extensive agenda of engagement with public- and private-sector leaders in the U.S. and Mexico in an effort to strengthen bilateral commercial ties. “I am honored to accept this opportunity to continue the important work of the U.S-Mexico Economic Council, to ensure both a strong economic and trade relationship between the two countries and that North America remains the world’s most competitive, integrated trading block,” said Ottensmeyer. “The Council and it’s U.S.- Mexico CEO Dialogue are comprised of committed business leaders, who have been working together for more than five years and who provide a unique connection between private-sector leaders and government policymakers.”
The U.S.-Mexico Economic Council serves as the premier business advocacy organization dedicated to strengthening the economic and commercial relationship between both countries.
