Francis Durman knows how to build strategic alliances. For example, the 2006 alliance between the family business Durman Esquivel—founded in 1959—and Aliaxis S.A., a global leader in construction systems, from which Aliaxis Latin America was born.
He is known for his business versatility. As CEO of the Montecristo Group, he has successfully diversified the company's operations into a wide range of sectors, from healthcare services and infrastructure to logistics and agribusiness.
This is the third edition of this list of 500 people, which recognizes "leaders in the productive, financial, artistic, scientific, and sports sectors."
Within the framework of the third edition of the so-called Magenta Night, the Association for Leadership and Social Advancement (ALAS) recognized the work of three people for their contribution to gender equality.
Grupo Montecristo has investments in various sectors: healthcare, real estate, retail, logistics, finance, and agribusiness. It also has more than 7,000 employees.
The pandemic and its effects on the economy, delays in container movements, and changes in supply chains have created a crisis for companies around the world, regardless of their size.
The healthcare division is the flagship of the Montecristo Group, a company led by Francis Durman, with brands such as Hospital Metropolitano and MediSmart. With a vision that pushes beyond excuses, this group has revolutionized the private healthcare market.
In a firm commitment to sustainable development, Grupo Montecristo published its first Sustainability Report, in which it reports on the efforts and achievements made during 2022.
The resilience of Montecristo's founders, leaders, and employees in the face of adversity was key to withstanding the onslaught of the public health crisis of 2020 and 2021.
Revista E&N
October 28, 2022
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