Don Pepe (José Douer Ambar) was born in Mexico City. He is married to Hilda Misshan and they have two children, Alberto, who is currently sharing the management of the companies with his father, and Paula Douer, who lives abroad.

At age 17, José Douer Ambar took charge of the family business. His father, Alberto Douer, had come from the Middle East at the beginning of the 20th century. After several attempts in formalizing some business, he finally settled in Barranquilla...