The heartbeat of football in Monterrey: a region united by passion and opportunity

With more than 20 years of leadership experience in the sports and entertainment industry, Mauricio Culebro is the President of CLUB TIGRES DE LA UANL. Before joining Tigres he was the Chief Operating Officer for the MEXICAN FOOTBALL FEDERATION and Mexico´s leader for the organization of the 2026 FIFA World Cup to take place in the United States, Canada and México. He was the President of CLUB DE FÚTBOL AMÉRICA from 2017 till 2019 where he also held different managerial positions for several years.

Former pro footballer, Olympic athlete & FIFA legend turned Telemundo broadcaster, investor & speaker. I break stereotypes in media, amplify women’s stories in sports, and advocate for visibility & equity. I share leadership & resilience lessons from competing globally. As an investor, I back athlete ownership. I co-founded Somos Equidad and serve on Common Goal USA’s board to drive gender equity & social impact in LATAM and beyond.

Pedro Esquivel is the President of Administration at Club de Futbol Monterrey (Rayados) since August 2024, after serving as Executive VP from 2020. He has focused on strengthening the club’s structure, fan experience, and strategic projects. He leads Rayados’ role in the 2026 World Cup organization in Monterrey. Under his leadership, BBVA Stadium became the first in Latin America to earn LEED Gold certification for sustainability in 2024.

Alejandro Hütt is Host City Manager for Monterrey, a FIFA World Cup 26™ venue. With 20+ years in sports, he has led key roles at Monarcas Morelia, FC Juárez, and the Mexican Baseball League. Known for building strategic partnerships, fan engagement platforms, and major sponsorship deals, he has also consulted for CONADE on sports-education projects. His expertise spans brand development and social impact in sports.

Olek Loewenstein is President of Global Sports Business at TelevisaUnivision, overseeing all sports content operations in the U.S. and Mexico. He leads TUDN’s bi-national production hub, delivering over 4,000 hours of studio shows, 6,000 hours of live TV events, and 4,500+ streaming hours on ViX annually. Under his leadership, TelevisaUnivision holds the largest live soccer portfolio, featuring Liga MX, the Mexican national team, FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League, and more.

Jurgen currently serves as the Chief Tournament Officer, Mexico, FIFA World Cup 2026™, where he leads the tournament’s strategy and planning for the Host Country and its three Host Cities of Guadalajara, Monterrey, and Mexico City. Jurgen is part of FIFA’s Executive Team across Canada, Mexico and the United States that is charged with delivering the biggest FIFA World Cup™ ever in 2026.

Davor Šuker, born in 1968 in Osijek, Croatia, is a legendary striker and Croatia’s all-time top scorer with 45 goals in 68 matches. He starred at the 1998 FIFA World Cup, winning the Golden Boot and leading Croatia to third place. At club level, he played for NK Osijek, Dinamo Zagreb, Sevilla, Real Madrid, Arsenal, West Ham, and 1860 Munich, scoring 203 goals in 448 appearances. He later served as president of the Croatian FA (2012–2021) and was named to the FIFA 100 by Pelé.