August 2024. Forvis Mazars in Mexico celebrates the arrival of Alfredo Sedano as director of Legal Services, and Javier Torres as director of Quality.
Both directors joined Forvis Mazars in 2024 in response to the firm's continued growth and the growing demand for services from our many clients.
Montserrat Suárez, Director of Talent Management, commented on these appointments: "It is an opportunity to add new talent, to expand our service offering and to strengthen our internal processes in the pursuit of excellence. It is also an opportunity to continue promoting diversity, to expand our strengths and reinforce internal networking. I want to welcome Alfredo and Javier. I trust that they will make this great firm stronger."
On the other hand, Raúl Montemayor, managing partner of Forvis Mazars in Mexico, said: "The arrival of new directors means new opportunities for Forvis Mazars in Mexico, for those of us who are part of the firm and for the services we offer. It also means that new challenges and paths ahead are coming and, at the same time, it means that we continue to move forward. I wish Alfredo and Javier success and invite everyone to continue working with the quality that characterises us, because we know that it is our people who make it possible to achieve the goals we set for ourselves."
The new directors are:
Alfredo Sedano, Director of Legal Services
Alfredo holds a Law degree from Universidad Anáhuac, a master's degree in Business Law from Universidad Panamericana, as well as studies at Universidad del Rosario in Colombia, and over 18 years of experience as a lawyer.
He has had an outstanding career in a various industries, including regional experience in Latin America, having worked in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.
Arriving to Forvis Mazars represents an achievement and a significant challenge: to establish a new service in Mexico at a firm of a international reputation and relevance. My goal is to consolidate an ethical, professional and effective legal practice that contributes to the growth of Forvis Mazars in Mexico, offering high-quality and effective legal advice to our clients. I am committed to working with a standard of professional and personal excellence that facilitates the development of the full potential of those who are around us.
José Alfredo Sedano Bachur
Legal Services Director
Alfredo's arrival marks an important step for the firm as it opens a new legal services practice aimed at meeting the needs of our clients.
Javier Torres, Director of Quality
Javier is an Industrial and Systems Engineer from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey and has a degree in Family Business from the Kellogg School of Management – Northwestern University and has earned the COSO certificate in Business Risk Management from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA).
He has built an important career in business consulting for over 18 years.
Being part of Forvis Mazars represents a firm commitment to continuous improvement and excellence in all our services. My goals include strengthening the quality management system, ensuring technical excellence in our services, and developing myself as a leader to create a positive and high-performance environment, becoming a benchmark in everything related to excellence. Without question, this is a unique opportunity to have an impact from inside an international firm like Forvis Mazars.
Javier Rodrigo Torres Medina
Quality Director
Javier's leadership and experience will be vitally important in driving the firm's quality standards.
These appointments are a sign of the firm's growth, as it expands the range of services it offers to its clients and reaffirms its commitment with the development of professionals by creating a space for new professional challenges.
