Early Life
Agustín Coppel Luken was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico, in 1961. He earned a degree in Marketing from the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey.
Rise to Success
Agustín Coppel Luken serves as the Chairman and CEO of Grupo Coppel, a retail and banking giant. The Coppel family owns 100% of the company, which has its origins in 1941. Under his leadership, Grupo Coppel has expanded significantly. In 2024, the group announced plans to invest significantly in store renovations, sustainability efforts, and new store openings. Forbes recognized his achievements and leadership by awarding him the Business Excellence Award in 2020.
Key Business Strategies
Coppel's key strategy has been providing credit to a wide range of customers, enabling purchases through weekly installments. The company's retail chain has expanded throughout Mexico, with approximately 1,980 stores as of 2025. Coppel has also expanded into financial services through BanCoppel.
Philanthropy
Agustín Coppel is known for his philanthropic work, which includes supporting education, science, culture, and ecology. He founded the Isabel and Agustín Coppel Contemporary Art Collection (CIAC) with his wife in 1990. He has received awards for his philanthropy, including the Leadership to Education Award from Worldfund in 2017, the Mexico Philanthropist of the Year Award in 2011, the MontBlanc de la Culture Arts Patronage Award in 2013, and the Promotion of the Arts Award from the José Limón Dance Company of New York in 2011.