Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a prominent Mexican businessman and founder and chairman of Grupo Salinas, a large conglomerate with interests in telecommunications, media, financial services and retail. He is considered one of the wealthiest individuals in Mexico.
Salinas Pliego founded Grupo Salinas and grew to include several major companies, including TV Azteca, the leading television network in Mexico; Banco Azteca, retail bank; and Elektra, a consumer electronics and appliance retailer.
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- Full name: Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego
- Stage name: Ricardo Salinas Pliego
- Date of birth: October 19, 1955
- Age: 68 years old
- Place of birth: Mexico City, Mexico
- Nationality: Mexican
- Occupation: Mexican businessman, founder and chairman of Grupo Salinas
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: Hugo Salinas Price and Esther Pliego de Salinas
- Siblings: 4
- Spouse: María Laura Medina (d. 2001)
- Children: 6
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10.9 billion
Early life and education
Ricardo Benjamín Salinas Pliego was born in Mexico City, Mexico, on October 19, 1955. He is the son of Hugo Salinas Price and Esther Pliego de Salinas. He has four siblings – Guillermo Salinas Pliego, Esther Salinas Pliego, Norah Emilia Salinas Pliego and Rebeca Salinas Pliego.
Pliego earned his undergraduate degree in accounting from the prestigious Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey (ITESM) in Mexico.
He then obtained an MBA from Tulane University in the United States to further his business education. Ethnically, Pliego is Mexican and his religion is Christian.
Career
Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a famous Mexican businessman and has had a remarkable career. He began his career journey at Elektra, a family-owned retail company in 1981.
Salinas quickly rose through the corporate ranks and became CEO of Elektra in 1987. Under his leadership, the company transformed from a small retailer into Mexico’s largest consumer finance company.
In 1997, Salinas founded Grupo Salinas, a diversified conglomerate that has grown to encompass a variety of businesses, including telecommunications, media, financial services and retail.
Grupo Salinas owns Totalplay, a provider of internet, television and phone services in the telecommunications sector. In media, Salinas is president of TV Azteca, one of Mexico’s largest television networks.
Grupo Salinas’ financial services segment includes Banco Azteca, a retail bank, and Seguros Azteca, an insurance company. In addition, the group operates Elektra, a chain of retail stores selling appliances, electronics and other consumer goods.
In addition to his business ventures, Salinas is also known for his philanthropic efforts. He founded several charitable organizations, including Fundación Azteca and the Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego Center, contributing to many social and educational initiatives.
Ricardo Salinas Pliego’s career trajectory is a testament to his entrepreneurial vision, strategic leadership, and commitment to success in business and philanthropic endeavors.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @becky_pliego
Personal life
Ricardo Salinas Pliego, a famous Mexican businessman, has been married to María Laura Medina since 2001. They have been together for more than 20 years and have six children together. Their child is Ninfa Salinas Sada: A politician and member of the Green Ecological Party of Mexico (PVEM).
Benjamín Salinas Sada: Previously served as CEO of TV Azteca. Ricardo Emilio Salinas Medina, Hugo Salinas Sada, Mariano Mateo Salinas Medina and Cristóbal Patricio Salinas Medina.
Net worth
Ricardo Salinas Pliego is a prominent Mexican businessman and chairman of Grupo Salinas, a large conglomerate with diverse interests in telecommunications, media, financial services and retail.
As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $10.9 billion, making him one of the wealthiest individuals in Mexico.
