Bristol Who’s Who Recognizes Hernan Gonzalez


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Hernan Gonzalez is the Principal and Founder of Gonzalez Projects, a consulting firm through which he is the Chief Representative of Louisiana Economic Development in Mexico (www.louisianaforward.com). Hernan also provides marketing and representation services to Falcon Management Partners (www.falconmp.com) and the Gada Group (www.gada.com.mx), among others.

Hernan Gonzalez with the CEO and directors of the Cydsa Group.

Hernan Gonzalez with the CEO and directors of the Cydsa Group.

Hernan also serves as the Director of International Relations for Cydsa Group (www.cydsa.com), which is headquartered in Monterrey and has plants located in 8 cities, and serving customers in more than 20 countries. Cydsa offers more than 200 different products worldwide, most notably in chemicals and yarns. Hernan has adapted well to his new position as the International Relations Director, developing relationships within the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, and Canada.

Hernan Gonzalez singing along with the Minister of the Economy of Mexico during a trip to Japan promoting business and commercial relations with the Japanese

Hernan Gonzalez inging along with the Minister of the Economy of Mexico during a trip to Japan promoting business and commercial relations with the Japanese

After earning his BSc degree in Industrial Engineering from the Monterrey Technological Institute in Mexico, Hernan went on to complete his MBA in Marketing from Harvard Business School. Hernan started his career at Cydsa Corporation as an Industrial Marketing Director and soon realized his true passion, when given the opportunity, was to work on international business development projects with American, Canadian, British and Japanese companies.

Hernan receiving an Award called Iacatecuttli (The Aztec God of Trade) from the President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of distinguished services that, as a board member, he provided to the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico. Looking on are the President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico and the Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.

Hernan receiving an Award called Iacatecuttli from the President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, in recognition of distinguished services that he provided to the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico. Looking on are the President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico and the Minister Counselor for Commercial Affairs of the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City.

Hernan is an active member in various chamber of commerce organizations throughout the world and understands that networking is a key ingredient in success. He serves as Advisor to the U.S. Consulate General in Monterrey and as a Board Member of the Monterrey chapters of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (www.amcham.org.mx), and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of Mexico (www.canchammx.com)

Hernan on the Corporate Jet with his Excellency, the Japanese Ambassador to Mexico.

Hernan on the Corporate Jet with his Excellency, the Japanese Ambassador to Mexico.

Although his mailing address is in Laredo, Texas, Hernan resides in Monterrey, Mexico, his home town, where he enjoys spending time with his family. He has also lived in seven cities in the U.S., and two in Europe for a combined period of 11 and 4 years, respectively. He is fluent in English, Spanish and French, and is also knowledgeable in basic German and Italian. Hernan has authored several books on his international marketing experiences, and currently is developing projects of his own which relate to his passion for International Relations.

Hernan with his Excellency, the Canadian Ambassador to Mexico, and the Canadian Consul General in Monterrey.

Hernan with his Excellency, the Canadian Ambassador to Mexico, and the Canadian Consul General in Monterrey.

Bristol Who’s Who Member Hernan Gonzalez, MBA can be found on the Who’s Who Directory where he is looking forward to networking with you.

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Hernan with the Governor of North Carolina and the Representative of North Carolina.

Hernan with the Governor of North Carolina and the Representative of North Carolina.

 

Hernando Gonzalez with the President of Mexico on a State visit to Canada.

Hernando Gonzalez with the President of Mexico on a State visit to Canada.

 

With friends, receiving his award in recognition of  writing the book titled “My thousand and One Screw-ups and What I have learned from them – experiences in International Marketing.”

With friends, receiving his award in recognition of writing the book titled “My thousand and One Screw-ups and What I have learned from them – experiences in International Marketing.”

 

Hernan Gonzalez with the President of Louisiana State University at Lafayette and his wife during a Mardi Gras celebration that featured the country of Mexico as an invited guest.

Hernando Gonzalez with the President of Louisiana State University at Lafayette and his wife during a Mardi Gras celebration that featured the country of Mexico as an invited guest.