Ecuador 2022
Supported by the Association of Corporate Counsel
Gerente legal and apoderado especial | Directv Ecuador
Legal counsel GM Ecuador legal department | Fresenius Medical Care
General counsel and chief compliance officer | Holcim
Legal and corporate affairs director | Cervecería Nacional
Legal counsel GM Ecuador legal department | Motors del Ecuador
General counsel and chief compliance officer | DK Management Services
Legal and government affairs manager | Productos Avon Ecuador
Legal director | Las Lomas Ciudad Industrial y Comercial
Corporate counsel | SBA Communications Corporation - Ecuador
Director legal ecuador and legal counselor | Huawei Technologies
Director jurídico | Concentración Deportiva de Pichincha
Corporate manager of management control and risks and legal | Corporación GPF - Grupo Fybeca
Vice President of Legal and Corporate Affairs | Reybanpac
Legal chief and corporate affairs | Corporación El Rosado
Legal assistant manager | Latam Airlines Ecuador
Director jurídico | Grupo Empresarial Espinoza - GES
Head of legal and compliance andean cluster (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru) | Alcon
Senior corporate counsel, LATAM | Lumen Technologies
Gerente legal y relaciones publicas | UNACEM Ecuador
Gerente legal and compliance Ecuador, Puerto Rico, República Dominicana, Aruba and Curazao | Linde
Corporate legal manager | Asesoría y control
Ecuador has a rich natural endowment which if combined with climate-friendly policies has the potential to be a source of the country’s sustainable economic development. With the government initiatives on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) such as the Green Bonus scheme, Ecuador’s in-house lawyers have been proactive in navigating their organisations by encouraging eco-friendly policies and socially responsible governance. Despite the challenges the country has faced through the unprecedented pandemic crisis, the legal teams serving the companies in Ecuador demonstrably helped businesses to drive success while mitigating risks and reducing potential legal issues.
This year’s GC Powerlist: Ecuador highlights the role of in-house counsel playing a vital part in promoting global initiatives including Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Taking the lead in implementing corporate agendas with social accountability, in-house counsel in Ecuador promoted diversity and inclusion as well as community engagement into their corporate governance internal model. Recognised as business partner, the in-house legal role in Ecuador continues to evolve as strategic advisor, leading the latest opportunities and challenges.
Remaining abreast of the latest legal technology, legal functions demonstrated their increasing efficiency and productivity over the pandemic. Technology will continue the push for in-house lawyers to work faster and smarter. Driving further efficiencies in processes, the counsel contained within these pages have utilised their legal knowledge strategically alongside business insight to make a positive impact towards their organisation’s success.
It was my pleasure to speak and extensively interview the most agile, innovative, and exceptional in-house lawyers in Ecuador spanning international and domestic business titans and organisations at the cutting edge of technology and the future of work, each with their own priorities and challenges. I would like to extend the sincerest gratitude to all the general counsel and in-house lawyers who participated in this edition of the GC Powerlist: Ecuador. This edition identifies the most impressive counsel who have tackled new challenges caused by the pandemic as well as the development of eco-friendly regulations and policies.
The Diversity and Inclusion Forum 2026 took place in Colombia as part of an established annual gathering dedicated to advancing inclusive leadership and fostering equitable workplaces across the region. Bringing together a wide range of senior professionals, legal experts and business leaders, the Forum once again provided a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration and the exchange of forward-thinking ideas.
From the outset, the event set an engaging and purposeful tone. Following registration, opening remarks were delivered by Margherita Birri, Research Editor at Legal 500, and Enrique Gómez Pinzón, Executive Partner at Holland & Knight. Both speakers underscored the growing importance of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) as a strategic priority, highlighting the responsibility of organisations to embed inclusive practices within their core operations and culture.
The central panel discussion, “Engagement Forward: Building Business with Social Purpose”, explored how organisations can align commercial objectives with broader societal impact. The session featured an accomplished panel comprising Sheilla Namen Chavarro (Corporate Affairs VP, Biomax), Antonio Docampo (Operative Director, WOK), Diego Mora Posada (Chief Legal Officer, Gramalote Colombia Limited), Mateo Rodríguez Borda (General Counsel, Juan Valdez Café), Cindy Duque Bonilla (Partner, Holland & Knight), and Inés Elvira Vesga (Partner, Holland & Knight).
Panellists shared practical insights into integrating social purpose into business strategies, emphasising the importance of authentic engagement, leadership accountability, and measurable outcomes. The discussion also addressed challenges such as sustaining momentum beyond initial commitments, alongside the opportunities that inclusive policies present in driving innovation, strengthening employee engagement, and supporting long-term sustainability.
A recurring theme throughout the session was the need to move DEI from aspiration to action. Speakers highlighted the importance of going beyond rhetoric and focusing on concrete initiatives capable of delivering lasting impact both within organisations and across wider communities. The exchange of perspectives reflected the evolving DEI landscape in Colombia and across Latin America more broadly.
As a key fixture in the annual calendar, the Diversity and Inclusion Forum 2026 delivered an insightful and engaging programme. The event concluded with a renewed sense of purpose among attendees, reinforcing a shared commitment to building workplaces—and communities—where inclusion is not only valued but actively practised.
Overall, the Forum successfully fulfilled its aim of inspiring, connecting and equipping leaders to drive meaningful change, continuing its role as a leading annual platform for advancing diversity and inclusion.
