Monica Flores was named Regional President of ManpowerGroup Latin America in January 2013 and is responsible for the company’s operation across 18 countries. Since joining ManpowerGroup in 1994, she has held a variety of positions across the organization including Managing Director for the Mexico & Central America region from 2007 to 2012.
She is a passionate advocate for diversity and developing impactful alliances amongst governments, civil organizations and private enterprises to close the gap between the supply and demand of talent in Latin America. Flores is President of the American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico and a member of the Board of several universities, public institutions and private organizations. In addition, she is the President of the ManpowerGroup Foundation and Counselor of the STEM movement. She is the author of How to Find Your First Job, a guide to help young people begin and develop meaningful and sustainable careers.
Flores has been named one of the most powerful business women in Latin America and one of the ten main promoters of diversity. She has been recognized by the Mexican Senate as a “2011 Distinguished Woman” and in 2016 was named “Outstanding Businesswoman of the Year in Mexico and Latin America” by the Mexican Institute of Public Accountants.
Flores graduated from the National Autonomous University of Mexico as an Actuary. She holds a Master’s Degree in Philosophy from the Panamerican University, as well as a Master in Business Administration from IPADE Business School. Her academic development is also complemented by a Diploma in Philosophy and History of Mexican Culture. She lives in Mexico City.
