6 Largest Companies in Mexico City

Mexico’s capital city is brimming with major international companies and many of them are hiring.

Written by Abel Rodriguez
Cathedral in Mexico City.
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UPDATED BY
Rose Velazquez | Aug 28, 2024

With over 22 million residents and thousands of international and domestic corporations, Mexico City is often referred to as the economic hub of Latin America. Some of the city’s largest industries include tech, retail and manufacturing and many of the companies in those spaces are known globally. Below are some of the largest companies in Mexico City that you should know. 

Largest Companies in Mexico City to Know

  • Mondelēz International
  • McDonald’s 
  • Pemex
  • Grupo Bimbo
  • Grupo Elektra

 

Largest Companies in Mexico City to Know

Pemex is a state-owned petroleum company founded in 1938. The company finds oil reserves and refines crude resources into petroleum products before distributing them nationwide. Pemex employs over 42,000 individuals and is one of the largest oil refiners in Latin America.

 

McDonald’s is one of the largest and most iconic food service retailers. The company has a presence in over 100 countries and says it focuses on responsible sourcing of its foods, which involves supply chain optimization. The company is recruiting software engineers across a wide range of specializations in Mexico City.

 

Kraft Heinz is an international food and beverage company with employees in more than three dozen countries. Its career opportunities in Mexico City include the international management trainee program, which gives early-career professionals a chance to experience different areas of the organization throughout a 12-month period working as a full-time employee.

 

Grupo Elektra is a Mexican financial services and retail company. Through its financial division, available in multiple Latin American countries, the company provides services for underserved individuals, including, loans, credit cards and microfinancing. Meanwhile, its retail locations sell consumer electronics and home appliances.

 

Grupo Bimbo is the parent company of many beloved regional snacks and one of the largest companies headquartered in Mexico City. Its brands include Takis, Little Bites and Sara Lee products among others. While the company is headquartered in Mexico, it also has a presence throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia.

 

Mondelēz International is a global food and beverage manufacturer. Its well-known brands include Chips Ahoy!, Oreo and Philadelphia cream cheese. Its presence in Mexico consists of manufacturing facilities, a corporate office and a research and development center. The company often hires for tech roles, including software engineers and QA specialists.

 

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