About

With over 15 years in the technology industry, David Barajas is considered as a specialist lawyer in the sector, serving first as legal manager at Oracle and then at Mastercard where he currently holds the post of vice president legal and regulatory, overseeing Mexico and Central America. ‘Being part of the management team of Mastercard has been a highlight of my career. This was the first opportunity in my career where I learnt that a legal department goes beyond drafting agreements. We are here to bring value to the business’, says Barajas. Over the years he has led a senior group of great professionals, something which has proved to be a continuous personal challenge to become a better manager. Prior to Mastercard, Barajas worked in a law firm as an associate in M&A and also worked at the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Mexico.