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msuarez@cgcia.com

María Esther Suárez Millán ​

Sr. Public Affairs and Outreach Associate.

Bachelor´s Degree in History of Art and Business Administration from the Iberoamerican University in México. Master’s degree in business administration from the same University.

She earned a Diploma in Communications at the IPADE Business School. Master’s degree in art & architecture from the University of Vienna, Austria, and a Master’s degree in Economic Development from the Vienna University of Technology, Austria.

With over 29 years of professional development, she has extensive experience in the public and private sectors. Her background includes roles within the Mexican Federal Government, collaborating with the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Education, and Finance, as well as the Federal Court of Administrative Justice. She specializes in public relations, navigating the political and administrative landscape among the three branches and levels of government. Additionally, she has successfully implemented strategic business plans in government and possesses expertise in Health Economics and Outcomes Research (HEOR) within transnational companies.

Throughout her career, she has held pivotal roles in the pharmaceutical industry, contributing significantly to key organizations, such as Amgen de México S.A. de CV (2022-2023), as a Government Affairs Director, overseeing crucial interactions between the pharmaceutical company and government entities; Government Affairs

Director and Corporate Affairs, where she successfully navigated negotiations with government instances and played a key role in preventing the reduction in drug prices, at Abbott Laboratories de México S.A. de C.V. (2006-2011); And currently as Director of Government Affairs and Commercial Operation, specializing in consultancy, advisory services, and public relations for private industrial organizations in the pharmaceutical sector at Consulting ME S.A. de C.V. These experiences showcase her extensive involvement in the pharmaceutical industry, combining strategic planning, government relations, and impactful contributions to business growth.

She joined CG&A, Legal y Asuntos Públicos as a Sr. Public Policy and Liaison Associate in January 2024.