Oscar Santos

Oscar Santos, founding partner of Santos & Becker, is a visionary leader in strategic immigration consulting with more than 25 years of experience in the sector. From the outset of his career, his intention has been clear: to ensure that his way of thinking, strategic, innovative, and disruptive, can influence and inspire as many people as possible. Based in Mexico City, he has built a reputation not only for excellence in corporate services, client relations, and team leadership, but also for designing out-of-the-box strategies that challenge convention and set new industry standards. Recognized as one of the most influential figures in his field, Oscar is known for anticipating global trends, crafting disruptive solutions, and sparking transformative change.

As the co-founder of Santos & Becker, a boutique Mexican firm specializing in immigration services at both national and international levels, he has driven its growth with a bold mission: to create meaningful impact on the lives of the people they serve. Since its founding in 2023, the firm has expanded through a multidisciplinary team operating from Mexico City, Monterrey, Guadalajara, and Cancún, while strengthening its global footprint with offices in Washington, D.C., UK, and Beijing. Santos & Becker has become a benchmark in immigration matters, recognized for its agility, creativity, and disruptive vision when advising multinational companies and Mexican businesses seeking opportunities abroad.

Oscar’s professional journey includes a distinguished tenure as a leading partner at Ernst & Young (EY), where for more than 13 years he spearheaded the immigration practice in Latin America. Through visionary strategies and innovative process design, he achieved sustained double-digit growth for ten consecutive years, positioning the practice as one of the strongest within EY’s global network. His disruptive leadership style and future-oriented mindset consistently delivered service ratings above 90 percent and earned recognition for outstanding client service in the region.

Beyond his professional achievements, Oscar is also a content creator and thought leader. He hosts two podcasts, Big Leaders, Big Ideas and HeadsUp, Listen and Share, platforms where he shares stories of visionary entrepreneurs, explores disruptive ideas, and challenges traditional ways of thinking about leadership, business, and society. His goal goes beyond informing; he seeks to influence and inspire as many people as possible, encouraging them to embrace innovation and reimagine the way they approach challenges.

As a firm believer in diversity, equity, and inclusion, he actively promotes the integration of migrant talent into the labor market. Through strategic partnerships with global organizations such as Tent Partnership for Refugees, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), he advocates for building a fairer, more humane, and globally interconnected ecosystem.

Today, his focus remains on scaling Santos & Becker into the leading immigration consulting firm in Mexico and beyond. Guided by a model rooted in expertise, innovation, and empathy, his purpose is clear: to transform the immigration landscape, generate real impact for clients, and build long-term strategic relationships that shape the future of global mobility. Above all, Oscar seeks for his way of thinking, bold, visionary, and disruptive, to inspire and influence many others, leaving a legacy that transcends the firm and empowers people to embrace innovation in their own journeys.

Definitively, Oscar is a business leader to follow in 2025 and the years ahead.