Green Mexico 2025
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Legal and HR director | PAN AMERICAN SILVER (MÉXICO)
Vice president of governmental affairs and sustainability | ENGIE México
Chief general counsel | Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina (IDEAL)
Executive director of legal and compliance | El Puerto de Liverpool
General counsel, ethics and compliance officer and DPO North Latam | Capgemini
VP legal & sustainability, assistant general counsel | Element Fleet Management México
General counsel and head of compliance | Americas Mining Corporation (Grupo México Mining)
Global chief compliance officer | ALEATICA
Head of legal and compliance officer | ATENTO México
Legal and compliance director (general counsel, secretary of the board and compliance officer) | Holcim México
Head of legal and corporate affairs | FRISA
General counsel, compliance officer and secretary of the board | Westrock México
Global general counsel, corporate secretary & managing director - ESG & business affairs | Alpura
Senior director legal & compliance | Novo Nordisk, Organon, Fox Networks, Cadbury & Colgate Palmolive
General Counsel and chief legal officer | Aeromexico
Chief compliance and sustainability officer | IENTC Telecom
Corporate legal director of compliance and sustainability | Fundación Teletón México
Senior legal counsel | Cubico Sustainable Investments
Founder and president | Mexican Hydrogen, Storage & Sustainable Mobility Association (AMH2)
GC & chief compliance officer | Grupo Mexico - Infrastructure Division
Environmental initiatives program manager, Latin America | Apple
Director of public affairs, communications and sustainability | Arca Continental
Legal manager of electricity and hydrocarbon | Penoles Industries
Senior manager responsible sourcing and business integration | Target
Attorney specialist | Â Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Head of public affairs, communications and sustainability, Caribbean | The Coca-Cola Company
Chief legal and regulatory officer. general counsel. director relaciones gubernamentales | Ford México
Compliance and sustainability director | Cinepolis Corporation
Vice president legal and corporate affairs, Middle Americas | AB InBev
It is with great pride that we present the Green Powerlist 2025 – Mexico, a special edition dedicated to recognising the in-house legal professionals who are driving meaningful change at the intersection of law, business, and sustainability.
This year’s honorees represent a new era of legal leadership—one that does not simply react to regulatory shifts but actively shapes them. As the global focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues intensifies, in-house counsel in Mexico are stepping into more strategic roles. They are navigating complex legal landscapes, embedding sustainability into corporate governance, and helping companies balance profitability with purpose.
From renewable energy expansion and green finance to circular economy initiatives and climate risk disclosure, the achievements of this year’s Powerlist members are as diverse as they are impactful. What unites them is a shared vision: that responsible business is not just good ethics, but good strategy.
This publication celebrates those visionaries—the general counsel, legal directors, and corporate legal teams—whose work is helping to future-proof their organizations and contribute to a more sustainable Mexico. Their leadership not only protects value; it creates it.
We congratulate all those recognised in this edition and thank them for inspiring the next generation of legal professionals to lead with conscience, creativity, and conviction.
Sincerely,
Margherita Birri, Research editor
Green Powerlist 2025 – Mexico
Set against one of Europe’s most inspiring backdrops, the GC Summit Italy 2026 brought together senior in-house counsel and legal leaders for an afternoon defined by thoughtful discussion, strategic insight and meaningful connection. Designed as a space for reflection as much as exchange, the event offered general counsel a valuable opportunity to step away from daily pressures and engage with peers on the challenges and opportunities shaping modern legal functions.
Opening remarks set the tone for a programme centred on collaboration, shared experience and practical insight. The first panel, held in association with Advant Nctm, explored the role of the general counsel in the new era of tax governance. The discussion focused on the Cooperative Compliance regime and its impact on the relationship between taxpayers and authorities, highlighting how increased transparency is driving the need for stronger internal governance structures. Speakers emphasised the growing strategic responsibilities of in-house legal teams, particularly in relation to risk management, internal controls and cross-functional collaboration.
The second session, in association with LCA, examined the intersection of artificial intelligence, antitrust and corporate governance. Against the backdrop of the evolving European regulatory framework, including the AI Act, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, panellists discussed the necessity of integrated governance models that bring together legal, compliance, IT and business functions. The conversation also addressed the competitive implications of data and algorithm-driven decision-making, noting the potential for both innovation and regulatory scrutiny.
Following a delicious coffee break, the programme continued with a session hosted in association with Hogan Lovells, focusing on the finance of the future. This discussion explored developments such as dematerialisation, EU green bond standards and hybrid instruments, and their implications for in-house legal teams. Participants reflected on how these changes are reshaping required skill sets and internal processes, as well as the importance of adaptability in responding to a rapidly evolving financial and regulatory environment.
Attention then turned to sustainability in a session in association with Chiomenti, which addressed the implementation of the new EU regulatory framework on green claims. The discussion highlighted increasing compliance obligations and enforcement activity, alongside the growing risk of litigation linked to misleading environmental statements. Panellists explored how recent guidance and emerging case law are shaping expectations around transparency and accountability, underlining the importance of robust verification processes and clear communication strategies.
The final session of the day, held in association with DiliTrust, took the form of a fireside chat on the impact of artificial intelligence and contract lifecycle management on modern legal departments. The discussion explored how AI-powered solutions are transforming contract processes, improving efficiency and enabling more effective risk management. At the same time, it was noted that successful adoption requires organisational alignment and a shift towards more data-driven legal operations.
Once again, the GC Summit Italy 2026 successfully combined substantive legal analysis with practical insight, offering attendees the opportunity to exchange perspectives, deepen their understanding of key developments and build meaningful professional connections in a setting that balanced substance with inspiration.
