Jesus María Herrera Barandíarán is a businessperson who has been at the helm of 14 different companies. Currently, he holds the position of Chairman at Gat Mexico SA de CV, Chairman of Compagnie Berriz Mexico Servicios Administrativos SA de CV, Chairman of Maquinados Automotrices y Talleres Industriales de Celaya, Chairman at Forjas de Celaya SA de CV, Chairman of Inmobiliaria el Puente SA de CV and Chairman for Mahindra Forgings Europe AG. Mr. Herrera Barandíarán is also Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director at CIE Automotive SA and on the board of 38 other companies.

In the past he occupied the position of General Manager at CIE America, Inc., General Manager at Orbelan Plasticos SA and Global Director at Plastic Omnium SE.

He received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from The University of the Basque Country.