Carlos E. Represas

Member, non-executive and independent
Born: 1945
Nationality: Mexican

Carlos E. Represas was elected to the Board of Directors of Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd in 2010 and to the Board of Directors of Swiss Re Ltd in connection with its formation in 2011. He is a member of the Compensation Committee.

Carlos E. Represas – Member, non-executive and independent (photo)

Professional experience

Between 1968 and 2004, Carlos E. Represas held various senior positions at Nestlé in the US, Latin America and Europe, including Executive Vice President and Head of the Americas of Nestlé S.A. in Switzerland from 1994 to 2004. He was Chairman of the Board of Nestlé Group Mexico from 1983 to 2010.

External appointments

  • Board member of Bombardier Inc. and Merck & Co. Inc.
  • Non-Executive Chairman Latin America, Bombardier Inc.
  • President of the Mexico Chapter of the Latin American Chamber of Commerce, Switzerland
  • Member of the Latin America Business Council (CEAL)

Educational background

  • Economics degree, National University of Mexico, Mexico
  • Industrial economics degree, National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico