Mexico Infrastructure Partners Names James Rickert COO
The firm appoints the veteran executive to lead international capital acquisition strategies.
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. Rickert joins the firm to help build a global team focused on capital acquisition as the company expands its investment footprint.
Why it matters
This leadership addition signals the firm's ambition to extend its investment expertise beyond its current focus in Mexico and Colombia. By bringing in a veteran with extensive industry experience, the company aims to scale its international capabilities.
Mexico Infrastructure Partners currently manages $13 billion in infrastructure assets. James Rickert brings over a decade of experience from his prior tenure at Brookfield Infrastructure.
The players
James Rickert
He is the newly appointed chief operating officer for international affairs at Mexico Infrastructure Partners and a former founding partner of Power Sustainable Lios.
Mexico Infrastructure Partners
This firm manages $13 billion in infrastructure assets with a primary investment focus on Mexico and Colombia.
Brookfield Infrastructure
This global infrastructure company employed James Rickert for more than a decade before he moved to his current role.
The details
Rickert, who was a founding partner of Power Sustainable Lios, will oversee efforts to attract international capital to the firm. His hiring serves as a strategic move to build a global team that supports the company's broader investment reach.
Timeline
James Rickert officially joined the firm on October 16, 2026.
Market Landscape
The firm's expansion mirrors the broader industry trend of investment managers scaling their operations to attract cross-border capital for infrastructure assets. By recruiting specialized talent, Mexico Infrastructure Partners is positioning itself to compete more aggressively for international funding.
Clients and institutional investors should monitor how this leadership change affects the firm's future fund offerings and global project reach. The strategic shift toward international capital suggests potential changes in how the firm structures its global infrastructure portfolios.
The takeaway
The addition of an experienced executive indicates that Mexico Infrastructure Partners is prioritizing global scalability over its historical regional focus. Investors often see such moves as a precursor to larger fundraising rounds or expansion into previously untapped international markets.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Institutional Real Estate, Inc..
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