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Agustín Coppel Luken

b. 1961

Mexican executive

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Born 1961. Agustín Coppel Luken is a Mexican banker and businessperson.

Agustín Coppel Luken (born 1961) is a Mexican businessman. He is the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Mexican retail and financial services company Grupo Coppel and was previously the Group's CEO. He is known for leading Coppel's diversification into banking and retirement funds through the creation of subsidiaries and Afore Coppel.

Early life and education Agustín Coppel Luken was born in Culiacán, Sinaloa. He earned a degree in marketing from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM).

His father, Enrique Coppel Tamayo, founded Grupo Coppel in Sinaloa in 1941. He rose within the company, eventually becoming the Group's Director of Marketing and Distribution Operations.

In 2008 Coppel Luken was appointed CEO and Chairman of Grupo Coppel.

In 2015, Coppel Luken led the company's acquisition of the discount department store chain Viana for 2.5 billion pesos.

In 2024, Coppel Luken was awarded the Gold Medal from the Americas Society and was included in Expansión's list of "The 100 Most Important Businesspeople in Mexico," ranking among the top 10 entrepreneurs who generate the most jobs in the country.

Coppel Luken is the honorary chairman of the Foro Mar de Cortés, a civil organization that promotes sustainable development in several Mexican states.

In July 2025, Grupo Coppel announced a new leadership structure where Coppel Luken remained Chairman of the Board, while his nephew, Diego Coppel Sullivan, assumed the role of CEO.

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Important facts

Born
1961, Culiacán
Birth century
Nationality
Education
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education
Positions held
Chairperson of the executive board, Chief executive officer
Also known as
Agustín Coppel

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Agustín Coppel Luken?

Mexican executive

When was Agustín Coppel Luken born?

Agustín Coppel Luken was born in 1961 in Culiacán.

What is Agustín Coppel Luken's occupation?

Agustín Coppel Luken is a banker and businessperson.

What nationality is Agustín Coppel Luken?

Agustín Coppel Luken is Mexican.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Agustín Coppel Luken

· Wikidata: Q114837994

· DBpedia: Agustín Coppel

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