SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT – LATAM REGION, VANTAGE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS
“We chose Bogotá as Vantage’s Latam HQ because of its strategic location to serve the region with connection to every single market. The Bogotá office is doing so well that we are now providing some global operations support to our US offices.”
"Covid, climate change and geopolitical disruptions will not disappear soon so we need to continue innovating supply chain solutions, strengthening alliances with core suppliers and customers, developing new suppliers and increasing safety stocks to get us through shortages or logistics problems."
"YPF Química is evaluating with international partners projects focused on adding value to the production of gas and liquids associated with Vaca Muerta, including fertilizers, plastics and methanol."
Mexico's chemical industry faces challenges in securing a reliable feedstock supply and maintaining global competitiveness. A shift towards sustainable energy and local production could provide long-term growth opportunities, and some sectors are booming, including Mexico's dynamic chemical distribution market.