Arnoldo de la Rocha y Navarrete is a Mexican entrepreneur and keynote speaker, born in the Sierra Tarahumara, Chihuahua. His life and work stand as a testament to personal achievement, social responsibility, and entrepreneurial vision. As founder and co-founder of major companies such as Pollo Feliz and Operadora de Alimentos del Norte, Arnoldo is regarded as a reference in Mexico’s food industry. He combines Business leadership with his roles as writer and speaker, conveying family values, perseverance, and social impact as keys to success. His influence also extends through philanthropic work aimed at supporting vulnerable children and youth.
Throughout his career, Arnoldo has led Pollo Feliz’s growth to become one of the largest food chains in Mexico, with a presence in the United States, more than 800 branches and over 20,000 employees. He is the founder and partner of companies such as Operadora de Alimentos del Norte, Abastecedora ARNI, Alimentaria Mexicana, and ENPASA. He has received awards such as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Mexico (2021), was inducted into the Entrepreneur Hall of Fame (2017), and has been recognized as Distinguished Citizen in various municipalities. Graduate of IPADE, he combines Business management with writing books inspired by Rarámuri community stories and his own experiences. Part of his speaker fees are donated to social causes.
Arnoldo de la Rocha’s talks are motivational, inspirational, and practical. Aimed at Business leaders, management teams, entrepreneurs, and youth, his topics cover entrepreneurship, personal growth, social responsibility, and family values. His style is approachable and passionate, offering actionable tools for personal and professional transformation. Using his story and real-life Business cases, he inspires resilience and a growth mindset in his audiences.
A flagship keynote tracing Arnoldo’s journey from his roots in the Sierra Tarahumara to Business leadership, emphasizing effort, vision, and family values. He discusses transforming adversity into opportunities and building companies with social impact.
A talk about the power of entrepreneurship to change realities, based on his experience founding high-impact companies. He shares strategies, lessons learned, and failures, motivating attendees to act with determination and ethics.
A keynote focused on leading with social responsibility, integrating community engagement and support for vulnerable children as essential elements of Business success.
If you are looking for an inspiring, motivational, and proven-success speaker for your next event or conference on entrepreneurship and leadership, you can book Arnoldo de la Rocha y Navarrete through Thinking Heads. As one of the most prominent figures in the Business sector, Arnoldo delivers a dynamic and professional presentation that ensures the best experience for your audience. Contact Thinking Heads today to learn more and secure his participation in your upcoming event.
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