**Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo Appoints Emilia Calleja as First Female Director of CFE**
In a historic move, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, the expected President-elect of Mexico, announced the appointment of Emilia Esther Calleja Alor as the new General Director of the Federal Electricity Commission (CFE) on August 12, 2024. This marks the first time a woman will lead Mexico’s state-owned electricity company, taking over from Manuel Bartlett Díaz.
Emilia Calleja brings a wealth of experience to the role. She holds a degree in Electronic Engineering from the Celaya Institute of Technology in Guanajuato and a Master’s in Administration and High Management from the Autonomous University of Coahuila. Additionally, she has completed various courses in the electrical, administrative, and management sectors.
Calleja has held several operational and administrative positions, including Superintendent at the Thermal Power Plant in Salamanca, Guanajuato. Over the past 20 years, she has gained extensive technical expertise in electricity generation, contributing significantly to the company’s managerial and supervisory functions. Before her recent appointment, she was named General Director of the subsidiary company, Generation I, of CFE, on May 19, 2023.
This appointment reflects Sheinbaum’s commitment to gender equality and bringing experienced professionals into key positions within the government and its subsidiaries.
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