Early Life
María Asunción Aramburuzabala Larregui was born on May 2, 1963, in Mexico City, Mexico. She is the granddaughter of Félix Aramburuzabala Lazcano-Iturburu, who co-founded Grupo Modelo in 1925. Her father, Pablo Aramburuzabala Ocaranza, was the Executive Vice President of Grupo Modelo. Aramburuzabala graduated from the Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) with a degree in accounting. She later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Rise to Success
Aramburuzabala's career took a pivotal turn after her father's death in 1995. At age 32, she inherited a significant family stake in Grupo Modelo. Along with her mother and sister, she formed Tresalia Capital to manage and diversify the family's investments. Tresalia Capital invested in various sectors, including real estate, finance, consumer goods, and technology. Aramburuzabala played a key role in the sale of Grupo Modelo to Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev) in 2013 for $20 billion. Following the sale, she reinvested in AB InBev and diversified her investments.
Key Business Strategies
Aramburuzabala's strategic approach includes diversification and a focus on innovation. Tresalia Capital invests in diverse sectors and supports new businesses. She has been involved in the sale of Grupo Modelo, which provided capital for further investments. Aramburuzabala serves on the boards of various companies, including Coty Inc.. Her investments have included consumer brands, technology firms, and media holdings.
Philanthropy
Aramburuzabala is actively involved in philanthropy, focusing on education, healthcare, and women's empowerment. She supports initiatives to help young people access quality education. Aramburuzabala's philanthropic efforts include providing scholarships, mentorship programs, and resources for aspiring students. She also supports healthcare improvements in Mexico.