Andrés Franco

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Chief Executive Officer at COMCE Noreste

San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico

Overview

Andrés Franco is the Director General of COMCE Noreste, guiding the organization in promoting Mexicos foreign trade. His career spans international business, commercial strategy, and sustainability in the energy, construction, and transportation industries. People who have worked with him describe him as a great leader with a humanistic approach to business and excellent interpersonal skills.

He is deeply committed to environmental and social causes, having volunteered to build emergency houses with TECHO and planted trees with multiple reforestation organizations. Fluent in Spanish, English, and Chinese Mandarin, he has direct experience living and working in Shanghai, where he managed a local sales team.

Unique fact: Andrés led a sales team of 20 Chinese executives while living in Shanghai and is fluent in Chinese Mandarin.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Early Adopter

Fast But Thoughtful

They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Commerce
He is leading an initiative at COMCE Noreste to create a "Sustainable Foreign Trade" distinction, promoting environmentally and socially responsible practices in supply chains.
International Trade
In his role, he actively discusses the T-MEC, trade balances, and strategies for mitigating risks like tariffs to strengthen Mexico's export sector.
Community Volunteering
He has a history of hands-on volunteer work, including building emergency houses with TECHO and tree planting with organizations like Reforestamos Mexico.

Media Appearances

Andrés has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Chief Executive Officer at COMCE Noreste
2-2022 - 1-2023
Gerente de Relaciones Interinstitucionales at terra regia
6-2021 - 2-2022
Commercial at Grupo Transportes Monterrey
12-2019 - 9-2020
Sales Manager at Ruhrpumpen Global
7-2019 - 12-2019
Commercial And Marketing Director at Francotecture

Education

2015 - 2015
Global Corporate Social Responsibility from Thunderbird School of Global Management
2012 - 2014
Chinese for managers from Mandarin Garden Language & Culture Exchange

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Exp : 23 Location : San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León, Mexico Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at COMCE Noreste
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Insights For Selling To Andrés

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Andrés is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Andrés

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Andrés move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Andrés take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Andrés

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