Described by colleagues as a ‘fantastic lawyer and professional’ Valeria Chapa has overseen the legal function of the international conglomerate Honeywell across the Latin American region for the last decade. Initially starting out as general counsel working out of Mexico City, Chapa was promoted to the more strategic, vice presidential position in December 2015. ‘She has become far more than simply the head of legal in Latin America but a business element of the company’, a source shares.

A sharp and pragmatic lawyer with in-depth knowledge of a variety of areas of the law, Chapa has impressed with her unique approach to managing external law firms, as well as her strong work-ethic. Prior to joining Honeywell, Chapa worked at multinational law firm Baker McKenzie, initially as junior associate (2000-2001), then as senior associate (2001-2008) and finally as national partner (2008-2010). She holds a law degree from Universidad de Monterrey and a Master’s degree from Columbia University.