C arlos Hank Rhon is a Mexican billionaire and a member of one of the country's most powerful and politically connected families. He is the son of the late Carlos Hank González, a highly influential politician who was nicknamed 'El Profesor.' Carlos Hank Rhon has built a formidable business empire, primarily in the financial sector.

He is the chairman of Grupo Financiero Banorte, which he controls and has built into one of Mexico's largest and most important banks, second only to the foreign-owned giants. He is also the chairman of Gruma, a global leader in corn flour and tortilla production, famous for its Mission brand. His family's business interests are vast and diversified, also including construction and infrastructure. His son, Carlos Hank Gonzalez, now serves as the chairman of Banorte's board, representing the next generation of the powerful business dynasty.