Legal and compliance director (general counsel, secretary of the board and compliance officer) | Holcim México
Head of legal and corporate affairs | FRISA
Legal and HR director | PAN AMERICAN SILVER (MÉXICO)
General counsel, compliance officer and secretary of the board | Westrock México
Global general counsel, corporate secretary & managing director - ESG & business affairs | Alpura
Vice president of governmental affairs and sustainability | ENGIE México
Chief general counsel | Impulsora del Desarrollo y el Empleo en América Latina (IDEAL)
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)
Executive director of legal and compliance | El Puerto de Liverpool
GC & chief compliance officer | Grupo Mexico - Infrastructure Division
Environmental initiatives program manager, Latin America | Apple
Director of public affairs, communications and sustainability | Arca Continental
General counsel, ethics and compliance officer and DPO North Latam | Capgemini
VP legal & sustainability, assistant general counsel | Element Fleet Management México
Legal manager of electricity and hydrocarbon | Penoles Industries
Senior manager responsible sourcing and business integration | Target
General counsel and head of compliance | Americas Mining Corporation (Grupo México Mining)
Global chief compliance officer | ALEATICA
Attorney specialist | 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
Head of legal and compliance officer | ATENTO México
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
On 15th May 2025, Legal 500 celebrated the 2025 edition of its GC Powerlist: Austria in the historic offices of CERHA HEMPEL. This year’s Powerlist once again recognises a stellar collection of the country’s top senior in-house counsel, and leading practitioners came together to celebrate their achievement.
The evening commenced with a welcome from Isabel Caine, Event Content Editor at Legal 500, followed by an address from CERHA HEMPEL managing partner Albert Birkner.
Nicole Christ, Head of Legal at RHI Magnesita, then took to the stage to deliver a topical and considered keynote speech on key challenges in-house counsel face in today’s market and some of the curveballs, such as rapid advancements in AI, being thrown their way. Christ spoke to the constant adaptability, resilience and growth expected of general counsel – qualities demonstrated by those in the room.
The convivial atmosphere in the room saw honourees collect their certificates and take their picture with Isabel and Albert, with each other, their colleagues, and with various partners from CERHA HEMPEL. Attendees then enjoyed further networking opportunities, accompanied by drinks and canapés.
Legal 500 would like to thank CERHA HEMPEL for sponsoring the GC Powerlist Austria: 2025 and extend a warm and well-deserved congratulations to everyone who made it onto the list.
