About

Diego Valdes moved in-house in 2012 after 11 years at some of Mexico’s top law firms including Galicia y Robles, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher and Galicia Abogados. He gained international exposure whilst at the law firms, where his work involved advising issuers and stockholders in public offerings, cross border private equity, M&A and real estate transactions. In 2012 he joined Coca-Cola FEMSA, the largest independent Coca-Cola bottler in the world in terms of sales, as deputy general counsel. As well as drafting and negotiating stock purchase agreements, shareholders agreements and credit agreements, Valdes also advised the corporate finance department in complex M&A and financing transactions involving the company and its subsidiaries. Continuing to use his experience of the food and beverage sector, he was appointed as general counsel and corporate affairs officer for Jugos del Valle, a Coca-Cola FEMSA subsidiary and producer of fruit juices and beverages, in 2014. Adding to the responsibilities he held at Coca-Cola FEMSA, in his current role Valdes develops the Jugos del Valle’s relationship with its key stakeholders representing its interests in industry groups and trade associations. He also provides general legal and strategic advice to senior management, the board of directors, business teams and divisions. In addition Valdes has represented Jugos del Valle in a variety of community outreach activities, meetings, and public forums.