IN SHORT

Experience has taught Mercedes Palomar to never be intimidated by challenges. Deeply self reflective, she has identified her strong suits and put them in the service of her fellow women—who have in turn fed her back, inspiring new initiatives she has launched. It’s a virtuous, potent circle that powers her life. In her career, her husband has been a great mentor—and she stresses how essential a pillar the family is for society’s progress.