BOSTON, January 10, 2024 – Orbia Advance Corporation, S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: ORBIA*) announced that Diego Echave has joined the company as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective as of today. In his new role, Echave will report to Orbia Chief Financial Officer James (Jim) Kelly and lead the investor relations team, cultivating strong relationships with the global investment community. The former Director of Investor Relations, Gerardo Lozoya, assisted in the process to onboard Echave.
Prior to accepting this role, Echave served as the Corporate Director of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) and Business Development at Kaluz, S.A. de C.V., Orbia’s largest shareholder, where he worked for eight years. Previously, he held positions at Santander Bank and Rothschild within their M&A teams and was based in Mexico and London.
“Diego brings a wealth of experience to this role and a strong network of relationships that will enhance our connections to key financial stakeholders,” said Kelly. “As we navigate the evolution of our company in the midst of a dynamic global market landscape, Diego’s leadership will play a key role in ensuring continued transparency, trust and strong relationships with our stakeholders. I also want to thank Gerardo for his contributions to Orbia during his five-year tenure and support in the succession planning for the role. I wish him great success in his new role.”
Added Kelly, “We are confident that Diego will continue to steer Orbia’s best-in-class investor relations function and drive investor education and engagement as part of our long-term plan.”