AFORE XXI-BANORTE
Rodrigo Becerra Mizuno , CDO / CIO , explains why technology can improve customers ’ lives and how Afore XXI-Banorte became one of the best funds in Mexico
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T here are many paths to reaching the distinction of being among ‘ the best ’ in a given industry : some favour customercentricity , others opt for a more technological approach or one that emphasises outstanding company culture . However , an elite species of organisations have the vision and temerity to wed all three together and Afore XXI-Banorte is unmistakably part of this distinguished class .
It was with pleasure that we welcomed back Rodrigo Becerra Mizuno , Chief Digital Officer and Chief Information Officer , who last spoke with us whilst still at PEMEX . Having joined XXI-Banorte in 2019 , Mizuno says that he was looking for an opportunity to put his considerable technical experience in the public and private sectors to new use . “ At the start of my career technology was still seen as a ’ back-office function ’,” he explains . However , as digital transformation continues to redraw the landscape of so many industries , the world of finance has naturally undergone some changes of its own and amongst these Mizuno saw the chance to make a positive impact . “ It ’ s a highly regulated
OCTOBER 2020