A versatile in-house legal professional, Jorge Goñi Camarillo’s time as an external counsel has involved supporting the operations of many group companies, showcasing his immense work ethic, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple objectives simultaneously. Beginning his in-house legal career with Grupo Elektra as a litigation specialist, he first moved to Banco Azteca in 2004 as a mortgage legal manager.

In 2009, after a stint back in the Grupo Elektra legal team, Goñi re-joined Banco Azteca as director of corporate collection, a very tricky role which he excelled in, driving the bank’s business portfolio from 2.9% to 0.8% delinquency. From 2012, he has been general legal director Mexico and Latin America, taking on a multi-disciplinary and cross-border workload.