The Chamber that strengthens the economic relationship between Switzerland and Mexico
Founded in 2016, the Swiss-Mexican Chamber represents more than 60 companies with operations in Mexico, driving innovation, sustainability and bilateral cooperation in close collaboration with the Swiss Embassy.
Our history
Swiss-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry
2016
Inauguration of the Chamber with the presence of the President of Switzerland and the Secretary of Economy of Mexico.
2018
Promotion of the Swiss Alliance for Dual Education and visit of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) to Mexico.
2020
Creation of the Consortium for the Welfare of Mexico in the context of the Covid19 pandemic. 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between Switzerland and Mexico.
2022
Opening of two new SwissCham representations: Bajío and Norte. Visit of SECO to Mexico, SGE general manager and vice-president of Switzerland.
2024
Switzerland becomes the 9th largest foreign investor in Mexico. For its part, Mexico becomes the 1st commercial partner in Latin America for Switzerland, surpassing Brazil.
2025
– 11 Thematic Committees and 1 Working Group;
– 63 affiliates;
– EUROCAM Vice-Presidency;
– Promotion of the Positive Agenda together with Team Switzerland: Swiss Embassy in Mexico and Swiss Business Hub Mexico;
3 representations: North, Bajío and West; Report on ESG Practices of Swiss companies.
– Strategic axes:
- Generate proximity to promote business;
- Position Swissness; and
- Strengthen alliances to generate impact.
Message from the President of the Swiss Chamber.
Karina Lerma
General Director of Fracht Mexico.
Dear colleagues and distinguished members of the Swiss Chamber,
It is an honor and a privilege to address you in this new term as President of the Swiss Chamber. In these times of challenges and opportunities, it is crucial to have a clear vision and a firm commitment to our strategic objectives.
For the period 2024 – 2026, our main mission is to position the Swiss private sector as the undisputed leader in quality, innovation and sustainability. These pillars are fundamental to the growth and competitiveness of our companies in an increasingly demanding and changing world.
In addition, it is of utmost importance to provide visibility to the relevance of the economic relationship between Switzerland and Mexico. This relationship not only represents a great business opportunity, but also a space for cultural exchange and the strengthening of bilateral ties.
To achieve our objectives, it is crucial to strengthen strategic alliances that allow us, together with Team Switzerland, to have a greater impact on sectoral work plans. This includes the fiscal, regulatory and commercial aspects that are key to the development of our companies.
We will also seek to increase the closeness of our membership, fostering business generation and promoting a collaborative environment that drives business growth. We firmly believe in the power of collaboration and cooperation to achieve our common goals.
In this new period, we will work tirelessly to fulfill our mission and take the Swiss Chamber to new levels of excellence and leadership. I am confident that, together, we will achieve great things and build a prosperous future for our businesses and our community.
Thank you for your trust and continued support!
Message from the Ambassador of Switzerland in Mexico.
His Excellency Mr. Pietro Piffaretti
Ambassador of Switzerland to Mexico and Belize.
Dear Friends of the Swiss-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Last April 2022, I arrived in Mexico with my dear wife Rosita, honored by the opportunity to serve as Ambassador of Switzerland in Mexico. In these first months, we have been able to appreciate firsthand the high economic, cultural and social dynamism that characterizes this extraordinary country. With around 6,000 compatriots established in Mexico, and close to 250 Swiss companies with operations in Mexico, the bilateral relationship between Mexico and Switzerland is solid. This presence is the basis, the foundation, of the deep human and economic ties that exist between Switzerland and Mexico.
From the beginning, our collaboration with the Swiss-Mexican Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been close: upon my arrival, I received, together with my wife, CEOs and representatives of Swiss companies at the Swiss Residence to discuss the investment outlook in the country. Likewise, in May 2022, as part of my first official visit outside Mexico City, I witnessed the opening of the third SwissCham representation in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon. During the visit, we had the opportunity to meet with state authorities for an exchange on strategic issues for both Switzerland and the State of Nuevo Leon, such as Industry 4.0, education and sustainability. We were able to identify several points of convergence.
I hope that this year and throughout my stay in Mexico, in addition to the economic recovery from the pandemic, we can look forward to additional fruitful encounters with businesses, the Mexican government as well as various state governments. During my tenure as Ambassador to Mexico, I look forward to continuing to collaborate with strategic partners such as SwissCham Mexico and to tap into the potential that exists to strengthen bilateral economic, commercial and financial ties between our two countries.