Juan Carlos Alderete has 15 years of experience in the financial sector and is Head of Economic Research, responsible for modeling the main economic variables and outlook for Mexico and major economies. He was previously Chief FX Strategist at the same institution and has experience in the analysis of the equity, debt, and real estate markets. He was recognized with the Refinitiv StarMine Award as the best forecaster for the Mexican economy in 2019. Alderete holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics from ITAM, where he graduated magna cum laude, and is a CFA Charterholder since 2014. He has been a panelist in specialized industry forums and his opinions and research are frequently quoted in domestic and foreign specialized news agencies and sites, among others.