Leadership & Team
Patrick Rider
President & Founder
Patrick Rider, the visionary Founder and President of The Everest Group, has been the primary architect of industrial relocation since establishing the firm in 1996. With a strategic footprint extending across Mexico and throughout Latin America, Patrick has spent over three decades orchestrating high-stakes market entries for global corporations. His leadership has transformed The Everest Group into the region’s premier consultancy, specializing in seamless operational transitions and large-scale manufacturing infrastructure.
His foundational expertise was forged within the executive leadership of Fortune 500 titans, including General Electric, Stanley Works, and Hamilton Beach. Having served in pivotal roles such as Director of Operations and Manufacturing Manager, Patrick possesses a rare, hands-on mastery of labor relations and regulatory compliance. This deep corporate pedigree allows him to navigate the intricate legal and cultural nuances of doing business across diverse Latin American jurisdictions with unparalleled precision.
Patrick’s portfolio includes the successful launch of complex manufacturing ecosystems, ranging from high-precision aerospace production to advanced automated electronics. His strategic oversight has directed full-scale startups in major industrial hubs like Querétaro and Saltillo, mastering technical processes such as die casting and injection molding. By bridging the gap between engineering requirements and regional logistics, he consistently delivers seamless, turnkey solutions for international investors along the border and deep into the interior.
Today, Patrick continues to lead The Everest Group’s expansion as a world-class authority on industrial startups and nearshoring strategy. An Aerospace Mechanical Engineer by trade, he combines technical rigor with a bicultural, bilingual perspective that is essential for the global supply chain demands of today. Patrick remains a definitive influence on the future of manufacturing and infrastructure across the Americas.
Sylvia Zambrano
Vice President of Operations
Sylvia Zambrano serves as a cornerstone of The Everest Group’s senior management, leveraging decades of strategic planning and operational expertise to facilitate complex international market entries. Having transitioned from a high-level strategic role at PepsiCo, she now bridges the gap between global business management and large-scale manufacturing operations. Her leadership has been instrumental in solidifying the firm’s status as the premier nexus for foreign investment and industrial expansion in Mexico.
Her career is defined by the successful launch of numerous global entities, including industrial giants such as Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Stanley Works, and Molex. Sylvia’s mastery of macro and micro-site selection, combined with her rigorous due diligence in international legal, environmental, and customs compliance, has made her an indispensable asset for corporations navigating the intricacies of relocation. She possesses a unique ability to harmonize technical requirements with regulatory frameworks, ensuring seamless transitions for diverse manufacturing sectors.
Sylvia spearheaded the landmark installation of Bombardier Aerospace in Querétaro, a project that redefined the benchmark for aerospace investment in Latin America. As the lead for administrative outsourcing services, she orchestrated the entire operational ecosystem—from union relations and environmental health (EHS) to complex import-export logistics and expatriate care. This groundbreaking project remains a testament to her ability to manage high-stakes, turnkey manufacturing startups in the most demanding industries.
As Vice President of Operations, Sylvia oversees the multidisciplinary project teams that drive Everest’s reputation as Mexico’s most comprehensive turnkey service provider. An alumna of the prestigious Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, she complements her deep field experience with advanced project management credentials. Beyond her executive duties, she is a recognized thought leader and a frequent speaker at international industrial forums, where she shares insights on the future of global supply chains and operational excellence.
Through a vast network of highly localized resources curated over three decades of experience, we are able to facilitate every step of the process—or only those that you are not comfortable with.