Rivera now MD of Cremer Erzkontor Mexico
(Posted on 30/01/25)
Rafael Rivera has been appointed the new Country Manager Mexico of the end-to-end raw materials supplier CREMER ERZKONTOR. In this role, he will play a key role in driving forward the strategic development of the Mexican market.
“With the appointment of Rafael Rivera, we are gaining the services of an experienced expert who has in-depth market knowledge and extensive expertise in the areas of sales and personnel management,” says Leonardo Deambrosi, Head of Latin America at CREMER ERZKONTOR. “His knowledge will play a key role in the expansion of our raw materials trade and in particular the further development of trade in chemical raw materials in Mexico.”
Rafael Rivera has a broad academic background with a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and organizational systems and a master’s in business administration. In addition, he has further deepened his leadership skills in recent years through an executive program at IPADE Business School. After completing his MBA in 2014, Rafael Rivera gained ten years of experience at INNOPHOS, a North American producer of phosphates and nutritional ingredients. With more than 17 years of experience in the industry, he is able to contribute a deep understanding of the chemicals market that makes him uniquely qualified for this role.
“The Mexican market offers great potential and I look forward to developing it together with the CREMER ERZKONTOR team,” says Rafael Rivera of his new role. “With our strong commitment and clear objectives, we will work together to expand the business sustainably and create new opportunities.”
Originally founded in 1915 as the Possehl Erzkontor Group, CREMER ERZKONTOR – as it is known today – has been part of the Peter Cremer holding company since 2014. Its offices on five continents coordinate international trade, processing, recycling and logistics in the area of raw materials and chemicals, with a sales focus on all European countries, North and South America, Africa and Asia. The company is headquartered in Lübeck, Germany.
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