IN SHORT

Javier Vega has accomplished a lot in his lifelong effort to serve Mexico and its people. He’s held a number of impactful posts in the public sector and even founded the Tourism Board of Mexico. Every day he is driven by a fundamental need to help and work for others. And while he recognizes that Mexico indeed has challenges with economic inequity, he also knows that young Mexicans can accomplish anything they set their minds to. “It’s entirely possible to realize your dreams with effort and persistence. The real question is how it will help society?”