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Manuel Sánchez is a Mexican economist with a wide-ranging professional career that includes positions in banking, central banking, and academics.

He is president of ai360, a company dedicated to the analysis of the real estate market, and a member of the Board of Directors of several corporations. From 2009 to 2016, he was a Member of the Governing Board and Vice Governor at the Bank of Mexico. Prior to this appointment, he was Director of Investment at Valanza Mexico, the private equity unit of BBVA. He joined BBVA Bancomer in 1993 as Director of Financial Analysis and Investor Relations. During 1995-97 he was Director of Planning and Finance at the Service Banking Division, and until 2004, he was the group’s Chief Economist.

Previously, he was Director General of the Center for Economic Analysis and Research at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico. He was professor of economics there and has also taught economics at several universities, including University of York, Boston College, and The University of Chicago.

He is the author of books and numerous articles on the Mexican economy, monetary policy, and the financial system. He has been a consultant for several organizations and international institutions. Previous posts include Chief Economist for Vitro Group and economist for the Alfa Industrial Group.

Manuel Sánchez holds an M.A. and a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Chicago.