When you think of North America, what comes to mind? Perhaps vast natural resources, technological innovation, cultural vibrancy, and economic strength. Today, we must also think of this region in strategic terms: as a shared economic ecosystem that needs constant nurturing, smart leadership, and bold private-sector action.
At last year’s North Capital Forum in Mexico City, I joined colleagues from the U.S., Mexico and Canada to examine how business leaders can help shape the future of North America’s economy. Our panel, “The Business: The Role of the Private Sector in Strengthening Regional Economies,” explored a simple but profound question: how can businesses lean in to make our continent more competitive, resilient, and prosperous for all?