Alejandro Baillères Gual
CEO Grupo Nacional Provincial
Date of birth: May 1960 or May 3, 1961 (different sources report slightly different dates)
Nationality: Mexican
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business from the American College of Switzerland, 1982
Executive Program at Stanford Graduate School of Business, 2000
Some sources also mention economic studies at Stanford
Family background
Son of the late Alberto Baillères González (1931–2022), one of Mexico’s most powerful and influential businessmen, known for running the BAL Group.
The family fortune comes mainly from mining (Peñoles, Fresnillo), insurance (GNP), retail (El Palacio de Hierro), and diversified holdings.
Alejandro is one of six siblings, and several family members hold leadership roles within the family’s businesses.
Professional career
Joined Grupo BAL in 1989.
Advisor to the President of Grupo BAL (1996–1999).
Held various senior roles at GNP Seguros (Grupo Nacional Provincial):
COO (1999–2003)
Vice‑CEO (2003–2006)
CEO (2006–2015)
Later served as Corporate Director and then Vice‑Chairman of Grupo BAL (2015–2021).
In April 2021, he succeeded his father as Chairman of Grupo BAL, overseeing major companies like Peñoles, Fresnillo, GNP, El Palacio de Hierro, and Profuturo.
Currently, he is:
Chairman of Grupo BAL
Board member at Peñoles, Fresnillo plc, El Palacio de Hierro, Profuturo, GNP, and also on the board of FEMSA, among others.
Net worth and ranking
As of August 2024, Forbes estimated his personal net worth at about USD 8.1 billion, making him the 4th richest person in Mexico.
By July 2025, updated sources estimate his wealth at around USD 11.14 billion, ranking him roughly 247th richest in the world.
Philanthropy and social projects
President of the Alberto Baillères Foundation, which focuses mainly on improving public education in Mexico.
The foundation has developed the "Social Model," building inclusive, resilient schools—particularly after the 2017 earthquakes.
The goal is to provide high-quality, safe learning environments to reduce educational inequality.
Public image and style
Known for keeping a low public profile, focusing mainly on strategic and managerial roles rather than media attention.
Plays a major part in the family empire across industries: mining, insurance, luxury retail, and pensions.
Strongly committed to continuing his father’s philanthropic legacy.