Career Biography

Jessica Jiménez serves as Legal and Corporate Affairs Manager at Inca Rail, where she oversees a broad legal and institutional agenda spanning corporate, regulatory, labour, contractual, compliance and risk-management matters. In a sector shaped by high operational demands, public visibility, and a complex regulatory environment, her role sits at the intersection of legal strategy, business continuity, sustainability and stakeholder engagement.

With solid in-house experience in highly regulated industries, Jessica has developed a practice defined by sound judgment, practicality and a clear understanding of the broader business context in which legal issues arise. Her work is closely connected to the company’s operational and institutional priorities, allowing her to provide advice that is not only legally robust, but also commercially aware and responsive to the realities of the business.

At Inca Rail, she advises on matters where transportation regulation, tourism, safety, labour, consumer protection, contractual arrangements, compliance and corporate governance frequently converge. Her role requires an ability to navigate legal complexity while remaining attentive to operational, reputational, and institutional implications. She works closely with senior management and cross-functional teams, helping shape decisions in contexts that call for clarity, agility, and careful risk assessment.

A particularly relevant aspect of Jessica’s work is her contribution to the company’s sustainability agenda and its engagement with the wider railway ecosystem. She supports initiatives linked to responsible operations, ESG-related priorities and the long-term alignment between business performance and sustainability considerations. At the same time, she plays an important role in the company’s relationship with key stakeholders connected to the rail operation, including public authorities, concession-related actors, business partners, local stakeholders, and other institutions whose participation and trust are essential to the continuity of the service. Her approach reflects a strong appreciation of the fact that legal and corporate affairs leadership increasingly requires not only technical expertise, but also the ability to build credibility and maintain constructive dialogue across diverse audiences.

Jessica is also valued for her ability to operate effectively in demanding and high-visibility scenarios. Her experience includes advising on sensitive matters that require rapid legal assessment, cross-functional coordination, crisis awareness, and alignment with corporate communications and business objectives. In these contexts, she is known for bringing composure, strategic perspective, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

As a woman leading legal and corporate affairs in the railway sector, Jessica represents a form of leadership grounded in resilience, accountability and close partnership with the business. Her profile reflects the evolving role of in-house counsel: one that extends beyond legal risk identification to encompass strategic judgment, sustainability awareness, and meaningful engagement with the stakeholders that shape a company’s operating environment.