- Andres Mejia Moron to step down as General Resins Business Unit President
effective September 1 due to retirement
- Enrique Ortega Prieto appointed as successor
- Jorge Barrón to fill prior position from Enrique as Derivatives Business Unit President
BOSTON, May 13, 2024 – Orbia Polymer Solutions (Vestolit) announces that Andres Mejia Moron will be retiring from his role as General Resins Business Unit President, effective September 1, 2024. In his place, Enrique Ortega, currently serving as Derivatives Business Unit President, will be stepping into this position. Following this transition, Jorge Barrón will assume the role of Derivatives Business Unit President.
“We extend our deepest gratitude to Andres for his invaluable contributions and wish him the very best in this new chapter of his life. The legacy he leaves behind will be remembered and cherished. We have full confidence that Enrique and Jorge will continue to build upon the foundation laid by Andres and guide our business group with the same dedication and vision. Their proven track record and commitment to our shared values make them the ideal successors and we expect a seamless leadership transition,” said Nicholas Ballas, Executive Vice President & President, Orbia Polymer Solutions (Vestolit).
Andres Mejia Moron has played a pivotal role in Orbia Vestolit’s growth and success, and his contributions are deeply appreciated as he embarks on this new chapter in his life. Mejia Moron joined the company in 1987 as a sales engineer. He quickly rose to the Colombia Country Manager position and for the past 10 years has served as the dedicated General Resins Business Unit President. Mejia Moron has been instrumental in steering the business through numerous challenges and successes leaving an enduring mark on Orbia Vestolit’s journey.
Enrique Ortega Prieto will bring over 30 years of experience in strategy, operations, and executive roles to his new position as General Resins Business Unit President, effective from July 1, 2024.
Ortega Prieto’s prior roles at Orbia Vestolit and Kaluz, Orbia’s holding company, provide him with a unique perspective on the global business. In 2014, he was promoted to PMV as General Director and has served as Derivatives President since 2017. His prior positions have included Strategic Leader, Investors Relations Director and Communications Officer. Ortega Prieto holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Universidad de las Americas and a Master of Business Administration from ITESM Monterrey (Mexico).
Jorge Barrón will succeed Ortega Prieto as Derivatives Business Unit President. Barrón has more than 20 years of professional experience in finance, strategy, supply chain and operations with in-depth knowledge of Orbia Vestolit. In 2013, he was appointed as Business Group Planning Director and has served as CFO for Orbia Vestolit since 2020. Jorge holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and Systems from Universidad IEST-Anahuac in Mexico and has graduated from executive leadership, management and finance programs at Thunderbird, Harvard and ESADE business schools.
“We are confident that our business leaderhip team including Specialty Resins Business Unit President Dr. Oliver Kretschmann, General Resins Business Unit President Enrique Ortega and Derivatives Business Unit President Jorge Barrón, is committed to ensuring continuity and driving success to meet the needs of customers and fulfill Orbia’s vision to advance life around the world,” stated Nicholas Ballas, Executive Vice President & President, Orbia Polymer Solutions (Vestolit).
