Global Industrial Strategy & Nearshoring Expert; CEO of Prodensa; Chairman, U.S.-Mexico Foundation
Emilio Cadena Biography
Emilio Cadena is the CEO of Prodensa, a consulting firm specializing in investment attraction, industrial development, and operational support for manufacturing firms in Mexico and internationally. With a mechanical engineering degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey and an MBA from the University of Hartford, Cadena has spent more than three decades advancing foreign direct investment and supporting over 1,000 projects worldwide. His expertise in nearshoring, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the business landscape of Mexico positions him as an authority on cross-border economic strategy and industrial growth.
Cadena’s responsibilities extend beyond his executive role at Prodensa. He serves as chairman of the board for the U.S.-Mexico Foundation, where he promotes bilateral cooperation and economic development between the United States and Mexico. He is also a board member of Mexico’s Business Council (CCE), co-chairs the Trade Facilitation Working Group of the US-Mexico CEO Dialogue, and has led INDEX, Mexico’s Manufacturers for Export Council. His leadership has contributed to shaping policy and fostering strategic partnerships that enhance North American competitiveness.
Named among Latin America’s 500 Most Influential People by Bloomberg Línea, Cadena is a frequent speaker at industry forums and is regularly featured in media such as Forbes, Bloomberg, and Inc. Magazine. He provides commentary on nearshoring, supply chain resilience, and the future of manufacturing, establishing him as a recognized voice in international business. Cadena’s focus on innovation, economic growth, and cross-border collaboration underscores his role as a public speaker and thought leader in the global industrial sector.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Emilio Cadena and other top speakers and celebrities.
Emilio Cadena Videos
-
How do I book Emilio Cadena to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Emilio Cadena for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Emilio Cadena, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Emilio Cadena or any other speaker of your choice. -
What are the speaker fees for Emilio Cadena
Speaking fees for Emilio Cadena, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Emilio Cadena are available upon request for live events and available upon request for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Emilio Cadena, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Emilio Cadena speak about?
Emilio Cadena is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Business Growth, Business Leadership, Corporate Strategy, Economy, Executive Leadership, Finance, Hispanic Heritage, Manufacturing, Strategic Leadership, Supply Chain -
Where does Emilio Cadena travel from?
Emilio Cadena generally travels from Mexico, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent. -
Who is Emilio Cadena’s agent?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Emilio Cadena for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Emilio Cadena for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Emilio Cadena or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Emilio Cadena is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. The estimated speaking fee range to book Emilio Cadena for your event is available upon request. Emilio Cadena generally travels from Mexico and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sallie Krawcheck, Peter Guber, Colin Shaw, Peter Diamandis and Andrew Sullivan. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Emilio Cadena for an upcoming live or virtual event.
This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.
All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.
If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.








