Emilia Calleja Named First Woman CEO of CFE

Emilia Esther Calleja Alor has been appointed by Mexican President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum as the first woman to lead the Comision Federal de Electricidad (CFE), the state power firm. Calleja, who has over 20 years of experience within CFE and currently serves as the director of its power generation unit, aims to execute Sheinbaum's energy policy focused on enhancing energy generation capacity and transitioning towards renewable sources. Sheinbaum highlighted Calleja's technical expertise and commitment to strengthening the CFE, which is crucial for ensuring affordable electricity access across Mexico. Calleja expressed gratitude for the appointment and pledged to maintain the CFE's significant role in national energy generation. The cabinet, including Calleja, will officially take office on October 1, amid ongoing efforts to reinforce state control over the energy sector. This historic appointment reflects a notable advancement in gender representation in Mexico's energy leadership.