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Mr. Rovzar is Executive Partner in charge of the Latin America practice of White & Case LLP, a global law firm. He has a J.D. from the National University of Mexico. He is authorized to practice law in Mexico.
Mr. Rovzar sits on the boards of several companies, including: Fomento Económico Mexicano, SA (FEMSA), Coca-Cola Femsa, SA(KOF) and Grupo BIMBO, SA. He is also a member of the advisory board of Grupo ACIR and is a director of Compañía Occidential Mexicana.
Mr. Rovzar devotes substantial time to philanthropic activities in Mexico and abroad. He is an active board member and President of Procura, A.C. and an active board member of Appleseeds, Reintegra, A.C., ProVivah and Patronato del Instituto Nacional de Pediatría (The National Children’s Hospital Institute). He is a member of the Board of Overseers of Tufts University and is past chairman of the Board of Governors of the Center on Philanthropy of Indiana University in Indianapolis, U.S. and a member of the Mexican Mediation Institute, among other professional organizations. Mr. Rovzar did not serve as a director of any other publicly-traded companies during the period from 2002 to 2006.
Areas of Expertise:
Law International Business
Scotiabank Board Details:
Director since December 31, 2005
Member of: Corporate Governance and Pension Committee
Has 5 years from the date of appointment to meet the Share Ownership Guidelines Independent
Latest Retirement Date: ineligible for re-election in March 2022 | 