About

Jorge Vega Iracelay was an associate professor for 10 years specialising in commercial, corporate and contract law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica Argentina before moving in-house to GDF SUEZ – Aguas Argentinas (now Engie) in 1996. After a successful period as senior counsel for the energy company’s financial department and negotiating financing with international multilateral banks, Vega Iracelay spent two years as chief legal officer for over 30 subsidiaries of holding company Sideco Americana. Shortly after he joined telecommunications company Comsat International as vice president and general counsel. Overseeing all legal, regulatory and corporate affairs for its international operations including UK, US, Turkey, Latin America, and the Caribbean, Vega Iracelay was responsible for the divestiture and sale of Comsat International to World Data and the acquisition of GBNet. Finally, in 2006 he moved to multinational technology company Microsoft. Originally based in Argentina as associate general counsel and senior legal director of corporate affairs for the Southern Cone, Vega Iracelay, moved to Mexico City in 2010 to focus on Microsoft’s operations in Mexico as associate general counsel and senior legal director of corporate affairs. In his current role he oversees all legal issues related to the licensing of software, the sale, distribution and marketing of devices and services. In addition he covers government and community affairs, leads the corporate social responsibility program in Mexico, and sits on the executive committee as part of the senior leadership and local compliance committee. Vega Iracelay has represented the company on its alliance with football club Real Madrid and NGO Cesal in promoting the education of children and youths who are at risk of social exclusion in Latin America and the Caribbean. Outside of Microsoft, Vega Iracelay is a significant lobbyist serving in various positions for groups such as American Chamber of Commerce of Mexico, Asociación Mexicana de Internet, Mamá Digital and BSA.