Chief legal officer, general counsel and corporate secretary | BAC Credomatic
Daniel Pérez-Umaña
Chief legal officer, general counsel and corporate secretary | BAC Credomatic
Chief legal officer, general counsel and corporate secretary | BAC Credomatic
Chief legal officer, general counsel, corporate secretary | BAC Credomatic
Daniel Pérez-Umaña is the chief legal officer of BAC Credomatic (BAC), a financial group operating in 11 jurisdictions throughout Central America, Mexico, the US, the Caribbean and is currently Central...
Daniel is a dynamic legal professional with over 20 years of experience in corporate and financial law, specializing in Central American, Caribbean, and Latin American jurisdictions. As the Chief Legal Officer of BAC Credomatic (“BAC”) since 2011, Daniel plays a key role in the success of the leading financial group in Central America. He also serves as Director, General Secretary, and Deputy General Manager of BAC Holding International Corp. (“BHI”), which is BAC’s publicly listed holding company with shares traded simultaneously on the Panama and Colombia stock exchanges.
With a JD from the University of Costa Rica, a BCL/MJur degree from Oxford University and an LL.M. from Harvard Law School, Daniel is a strategic advisor and solution finder, known for his creativity and adaptability. He also serves on the Boards of Directors of many of BHI’s subsidiaries and leads a team of outstanding attorneys that support BAC’s operations across nine different jurisdictions.
In addition to his legal work, Daniel is passionate about social responsibility and personal well-being. He has been involved in several startup ventures, and is an avid hiker and musician who believes in the importance of mindfulness and biomimicry for personal and professional success.
Daniel is also committed to fostering collaboration and cooperation within the in-house legal community of Central America. He serves as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Asociación de Abogados de Empresa de Centroamérica. Additionally, he has been a longstanding member of the Association of Corporate Counsel and has served on its Advisory Board for the ACC’s GC Summit since its inception in 2015.
Professional Philosophy: “The cultivation of mindfulness and self-awareness is essential for achieving true greatness. To become an exceptional leader, one must prioritize self-care, remain fully present in each moment, and embrace reality with mindful awareness of our purpose and values. By discovering and integrating all aspects of ourselves, we can unleash our full personal and professional potential. We should also approach every interaction with the utmost respect and awareness of our impact, not only on other individuals but also on our environment and all the beings who share it with us