Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada has been steering Southern Copper Corporation since 2010. He’s not just a finance guy; he previously headed Ixe Grupo Financiero and led the Mexican Banking Association, showing his knack for leadership in the financial world. Interestingly,...

Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada has been steering Southern Copper Corporation since 2010. He’s not just a finance guy; he previously headed Ixe Grupo Financiero and led the Mexican Banking Association, showing his knack for leadership in the financial world. Interestingly, when he joined Southern Copper, he didn’t get any stock or options, yet he still earned over $1.5 million that year. That's pretty impressive considering most of that came from his salary and various bonuses, highlighting how valuable his expertise is. He has a wide-ranging background, having served on boards of major companies in Mexico, from telecommunications to food production. His approach to leadership is practical, grounded in a solid understanding of finances and strategic planning. In a world where many executives come with flashy titles and big promises, Castillo stands out for his hands-on experience and results-driven mindset.

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Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada

Ex-CEO of Southern Copper

Education

Bachelor's degree from the Universidad Anahuac in Mexico City, Mexico.

Field of Expertise

Finance & Banking - Finance

Sector of Economy

Basic Materials

Born

January 1, 1957 - 68 years ago

CEO of Southern Copper for

0 years 0 months (Jul 2010 - Jul 2010)

Previous Experience

CEO of Ixe Grupo Financiero, S.A. de C.V. since October 2000; President of the Mexican Banking Association from March 2007 to March 2009.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada

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Richard C. Adkerson

CEO of Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$12.52M

Salary

$1.80M

Bonus

$3.15M

Other

$5.52M

Total Holdings

$214.56M

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Michael A. Bless

CEO of Century Aluminum

2021 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$622.96K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$148.63K

Total Holdings

$8.28M

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William F. Oplinger

CEO of Alcoa

2023 Compensation

Stock

$7.53M

Salary

$862.26K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$321.43K

Total Holdings

$6.04M

Holdings

See how much did Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada make over time.

Enrique's holdings have seen interesting patterns since he became the CEO of Southern Copper in 2010. Notably, he didn’t cash in on any stocks or options that year, despite his high earnings. This shows a distinct approach to wealth. Over...

Enrique's holdings have seen interesting patterns since he became the CEO of Southern Copper in 2010. Notably, he didn’t cash in on any stocks or options that year, despite his high earnings. This shows a distinct approach to wealth. Over the years, there have been fluctuations in his holdings, but he's made a name for himself especially in the finance sector, showcasing his skills. His wealth is primarily tied to his role rather than reliant on stock price rises, which adds a different perspective to how he navigates his company's performance and his personal finances.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

SCCO @ $98.82

Total Stock Sold

$1.05M

SCCO

$1.05M

20,223.248 SCCO shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra SCCO20,223.248 shares worth $731.27K.
This is -30.12% and $315.20K less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada.

SCCO

400 shares

SCCO

Jan 29, 2025

Received

SCCO

400 shares

SCCO

Oct 23, 2024

Received

SCCO

400 shares

SCCO

Jul 26, 2024

Received

SCCO

400 shares

SCCO

Apr 30, 2024

Received

SCCO

$199.18K

SCCO at $82.99/share

Feb 21, 2024

Sale

SCCO

$199.18K

SCCO at $82.99/share

Feb 21, 2024

Sale

SCCO

400 shares

SCCO

Feb 1, 2024

Received

SCCO

400 shares

SCCO

Oct 27, 2023

Received

SCCO

$195.74K

SCCO at $81.56/share

Aug 14, 2023

Sale

SCCO

400 shares

SCCO

Jul 27, 2023

Received

Compensation History

See how much did Enrique Castillo Sánchez Mejorada make over time.

In 2010, when Enrique started as the CEO of Southern Copper, he earned a total compensation of about $1.57 million. This includes a salary of $535,883 and a bonus of $89,356, recognized for his performance and leadership. What’s interesting is that he did not receive any stock or stock options that year, which is unusual for someone in his position. The bulk of his compensation came from other benefits, including profit sharing, bonuses for holidays, and some travel perks. This mix shows that Southern Copper values immediate results and practical contributions over long-term stock incentives.

Year

2010

Total Compensation

$1.57M

Salary

$535.88K

Board Justification

The compensation aligns with company performance, focusing on rewarding results and retaining key executives critical to long-term management strategy.

Bonus

$89.36K

Board Justification

Cash incentive payments in recognition of performance and leadership.

Other

$949.69K

Board Justification

Includes profit sharing, legal holiday bonus, termination of employment compensation, vacation bonus, quinquenio, family assistance, use of corporate residence, travel benefits, and tax gross-up payment.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

No stock vested in 2010.

Performance Metrics

Performance metrics include production, safety, environmental responsiveness, and overall financial performance.

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Oscar Gonzalez Rocha

CEO of Southern Copper

April 2016 - Present