Elisa Ibáñez Aldana, the first woman to lead Coparmex Tijuana, presented the organization’s new board of directors on January 13, 2026, at the Coparmex offices. The event offered an opportunity to meet the new members and outline the agenda for the year ahead.
Board members include Enrique Arturo León Valladolid, Salvador Castellanos Sánchez, Gerardo Gutiérrez Fernández, Pablo César Castañeda Romero, and Gilberto Gamiño Herrera, with Angel Martín del Campo Monge serving as Pro-Secretary and Antonio Ricardo Cano Jiménez as Vice President.
During the press briefing, Ibáñez noted that 2026 will bring significant challenges for the local business community. She highlighted the recent signing of the USMCA as a stabilizing factor amid uncertainty over tariffs with the United States and Canada. She also cited the moderate increase in Mexico’s minimum wage and the new reduction in the standard workweek as measures that will give companies some breathing room.
About Elisa Ibáñez
Ibáñez is a certified public accountant and human capital specialist with more than 30 years of professional experience. Since 2009, she has been a partner at Impuestos al Capital Humano in Mauricio Monroy Contadores, advising businesses on tax, labor, and social security matters.
Her involvement with Coparmex has been longstanding. Before her unanimous election as president, she served on the board as treasurer, chaired the Labor and Social Mobility Commission, and participated in regional and national committees. In a recent interview with San Diego Red, Ibáñez Aldana emphasized her commitment to guiding Coparmex Tijuana responsibly, bridging the gap between businesses, authorities, and the broader community.
