Mexico Infrastructure Partners Names New International COO
The firm is pivoting toward global capital acquisition, signaling a potential shift for regional infrastructure competitors.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in People
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Mexico Infrastructure Partners has appointed James Rickert as its new chief operating officer for international affairs. The firm manages $13 billion in assets and is leveraging this hire to build a global team for international capital acquisition.
Why it matters
The hire signals an institutional shift for Mexico Infrastructure Partners as it looks to extend its infrastructure investment expertise beyond its core markets in Mexico and Colombia.
Mexico Infrastructure Partners currently oversees $13 billion in infrastructure assets. It is now seeking to scale its operations to attract global capital, moving beyond its traditional investment focus in Mexico and Colombia.
The players
James Rickert
An infrastructure investment veteran who previously spent over a decade at Brookfield Infrastructure and served as a founding partner of Power Sustainable Lios.
Mexico Infrastructure Partners
An investment firm that manages $13 billion in infrastructure assets, historically concentrated on projects in Mexico and Colombia.
The details
James Rickert joins the leadership team to spearhead the construction of a global division focused on capital acquisition. He arrives with experience from a decade-long tenure at Brookfield Infrastructure and a background as a founding partner of Power Sustainable Lios. The move indicates a strategic pivot for the firm as it attempts to export its regional infrastructure investment model to new, international markets.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: James Rickert joined Mexico Infrastructure Partners.
Market Landscape
This move follows the broader industry pattern of regional investment firms seeking to diversify their capital sources by recruiting executives with international experience. It marks a significant effort by the firm to professionalize its global outreach and compete for international institutional capital.
Operators and investors should monitor Mexico Infrastructure Partners for new cross-border investment products as the firm builds out its global capital acquisition team. The firm's pivot suggests a shift in the competitive landscape for infrastructure projects in Latin America.
The takeaway
Firms looking to expand internationally should prioritize recruiting leaders with deep operational experience in global capital markets rather than just local project expertise. Track the upcoming capital-raising announcements from this firm to gauge the success of their international expansion strategy.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Institutional Real Estate, Inc..
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