Legal manager Colombia and Ecuador | Patterson-UTI International
Chief legal and corporate relations officer | Quala
Chief legal officer | Trust Fiduciaria Administradora de Fondos y Fideicomisos
Director | Cámara de Industrias de Guayaquil
Compliance and data protection officer | Telefónica Ecuador
General counsel, Venezuela and Ecuador | Unilever Andina Ecuador
Legal and compliance manager | Duragas Abastible
Executive director | Fundación de Apoyo al Desarrollo Sustentable del Ecuador (FADSE)
Senior legal manager and compliance officer | Corporación Quiport
General counsel Ecuador | Huawei Technologies Ecuador
Legal manager - Ecuador | SBA Communications Corporation Ecuador
Senior counsel | Phoenix Tower International Ecuador (PTIE)
Vice president of legal and corporate affairs | Reybanpac
Legal counsel and regulatory affairs | Corporación El Rosado
Legal, corporate affairs and compliance manager | UNACEM Ecuador
Legal and compliance and corporate affairs director | Holcim
Legal, compliance and public relations manager | UNACEM Ecuador
General counsel and president of the compliance unit | Grupo Santillana
Vice-president of legal, corporate affairs and sustainability | Nestlé Ecuador
Legal and compliance manager, Ecuador, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Aruba and Curazon | Linde
Legal and compliance director | Empresa Pública Metropolitana de Seguridad y Logística
Submanager of compliance, AML/AFC and data protection | Generali Ecuador Compañía de Seguros
Congratulations to everyone featured in our first standalone GC Powerlist Ecuador since 2023 – a return that is long overdue. Alongside Dentons Paz Horowitz, we are excited to once again shine a spotlight on the exceptional in-house legal talent in Ecuador, one of the most dynamic markets in the whole of Latin America, through this dedicated publication.
A sincere thank you to everyone who took the time to speak with us for this project. These conversations are what bring the Powerlist to life, allowing us to share insights from leading general counsel with a global audience and contribute to the broader development of the in-house legal community.
Through the GC Powerlist initiative, we aim to foster connections between general counsel, enabling them to exchange knowledge, learn from one another, and support each other’s professional growth – something we know is vital in today’s evolving legal landscape.
On Thursday 10th of April 2025, Legal 500 and sponsor firm Galicia were proud to welcome an accomplished cohort of in-house counsel to the Green Powerlist Mexico. In addition to honouring the exceptional contributions of in-house lawyers committed to shaping a more sustainable future, the evening also served as a platform for meaningful dialogue among peers representing a diverse array of organisations.
The evening began with a warm welcome from Angus Maclean, Senior Researcher at Legal 500, who addressed the audience on behalf of Tim Girven, Senior Editor for the Western Hemisphere. Paola Hernández Villalvazo, Global Director of Compliance and Sustainability at Cinépolis, then took to the podium to highlight the crucial role in-house lawyers play in effectively interpreting and applying ESG and sustainability standards. Her address was followed by remarks from José Visoso, co-managing partner at Galicia Abogados, who delivered a thoughtful message and served as an exemplary host.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all our invitees, whose achievements were celebrated through their inclusion in the Green GC Powerlist. We also express our sincere appreciation to our sponsors, Galicia Abogados, for their exceptional hospitality and logistical support, which contributed to the smooth execution of the event. Special thanks go to Beatrice, María, and the entire Galicia team for their outstanding efforts.
