Monica Perez Linares is a financial services professional currently working as a Director in Licensing and Commercial Policy at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group in London. Before this, she had an extensive career in financial technology sales, representing four global software firms. Earlier in her professional journey, Monica was a historian of mathematics, specializing in the 16th and 17th centuries, during which she developed a deep passion for the interconnections between art, science, and music.
Originally from Mexico City—a vibrant megalopolis where art and handicrafts serve not only as expressions of creativity but also as vital means of survival—Monica is a firm believer in the transformative power of art in all its forms. She is committed to promoting and supporting the arts in any way she can.
In October 2024, Monica was appointed to the board of Pangaea.