Angelica Fuentes

Who is Angelica Fuentes?

Angelica Fuentes is a Mexican American businesswoman, impact investor, and activist for gender equality. She is the Founder of Mission Moms, a community designed to empower and inspire working moms in the United States and Latin America.2

Career Highlights

• Served as CEO of Grupo Imperial from 1992 to 2005, positioning the company as a top player in Northern Mexico's energy sector2
• Served as President of the Mexican Natural Gas Association from 1996 to 2000 and President of the Business Energy Network of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Agreement (APEC) from 2002 to 20042
• Served as CEO of Grupo Omnilife-Angelissima-Chivas from 2007 to 2015, making the company one of the top 100 corporations in Mexico2
• Founded Muvop in 2019, a microfinance institution targeting those who lack access to credits and an e-learning platform focused on personal empowerment and financial education2
• Currently an investment partner in Ris3 Labs, a technology company, and Banqu, a company connecting the world's poorest to the global economy through a secure, portable digital identity maintained on a proprietary blockchain-based platform2

Awards and Recognitions

• Innovative Woman and Outstanding Leadership Award from APEC in 20111
• Women's Empowerment Principles CEO Leadership Award from UN Women in 201512
• Latin Woman Empowerment Award from PVBLIC Foundation, Ismael Cala Foundation, and the United Nations in 201612
• Corporate Social Responsibility Award from The Maestro Cares Foundation in 20171

Throughout her career, Angélica Fuentes has been a strong advocate for women's rights and gender equality, collaborating with various global organizations in this field.23 She is currently based in the United States.4