Carlos González Nova

Carlos González Nova (14 August 1917 – 19 August 2009) was a Mexican businessman who co-founded the Comercial Mexicana supermarket chain in 1930. Comercial Mexicana is the third largest supermarket chain in Mexico as of 2009.

He served as the chairman of the company's board of directors until 1998. Eyewitnesses said that Cen Yam was not at the controls and that the boat was travelling much faster than the speed of one knot that González Nova said.

Cen Yam was found guilty of culpable homicide. People who said they spoke to Cen Yam after the accident said he received money for taking the blame.

Death González Nova died on August 19, 2009, at the age of 92. His son, Carlos González Zabalegui, continues to serve as the executive chairman and CEO of the company as of August 2009.