About

German consumer and industrial manufacturing giant Henkel is responsible for some of the world’s most recognisable homecare brands. With nearly 4,000 employees working at production facilities across Latin America, its regional operations create high levels of legal complexity in almost every practice area, from intellectual property (IP) to labour and employment. Helena Alvarez Uribe is chief legal officer for the Andean Region (covering Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador), one of the three sub-regions of Henkel in Latin America. In addition to handling all Henkel’s legal matters, from contracts, labour and employee disputes, litigation, M&A and managing external counsel, Alvarez Uribe contributes strategic guidance to the company as a member of the board of directors for Colombia and offers support to all functions and business units. Prior to joining Henkel, Alvarez Uribe worked in the commercial legal team at retail and supermarket chain Grandes Superficies de Colombia.