Could you tell us a bit about your significant successes in your role?

I mainly supervise the regulatory compliance of our manufacturing sites; the objective is to mitigate any risk that could result in the interruption of our activities. In this, we rely on various permits from different authorities. I also manage the corporate compliance of all Mexican companies that are part of the same corporate group. I participate in implementing special projects that impact the organisation and the country, such as the recent outsourcing reform, site shutdowns, RIFs, and M&A.

In your opinion, what are the qualities and skills needed to form a strong legal team?

Working as a team across other business functions is essential. However, to have outstanding outcomes, it is crucial to have a business-focused mindset and regulatory knowledge of your business operations to prevent possible contingencies. Having qualified external counsel to pair up with on specific issues is also key to building a robust legal area. How well you communicate is another excellent skill — the clearer, the better.

What is the biggest risk to your industry, and how are you contributing to prepare your organisation for this?

Definitely supply chain, as we need to anticipate or mitigate any risks due to regulatory or political changes to secure it. ESG and compliance expertise are also areas that can pose a risk without adequate prevention. Our legal team conducts quarterly regulatory reviews to identify and monitor those permits that, if not in compliance, could result in a showstopper. We also work closely with local ESG teams and the commercial area to understand business needs.