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Alfredo Maciel

Advisory Board Member / Board Member / Legal, Compliance & Corporate Governance Advisor / Of Counsel

About Me

Over the past 20+ years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting at the intersection of law, business strategy, and corporate governance — advising Boards, leading legal and compliance teams, and helping organizations navigate moments of transformation. My career has taken me through multinational environments, complex cross-border operations, high-impact M&A transactions, restructurings, and ESG integration initiatives. I have served as General Counsel, Compliance Officer, Board Secretary, and senior executive overseeing Legal, Ethics, Internal Audit, Tax, and Foreign Trade functions. But beyond titles, what truly defines my work is helping organizations make strong decisions under pressure — with integrity and long-term vision. I believe compliance is not a limitation on business — it is a competitive advantage. When governance is embedded into culture, it strengthens credibility, resilience, and sustainable growth. Throughout my career, I have worked to transform governance frameworks from formal obligations into strategic assets. One of the most rewarding aspects of my journey has been contributing to organizations during pivotal transitions: from family-owned structures to globally integrated enterprises; from traditional operations to ESG-driven models; from reactive legal departments to proactive strategic partners. Today, I continue to support companies — particularly family businesses and professional firms — as Board Member and Governance Advisor, focusing on institutionalization, ethical leadership, and sustainable expansion. I am passionate about: • Corporate governance as a driver of long-term value • ESG as a business discipline, not a trend • Ethical leadership in complex environments • Building cultures where compliance and performance coexist. If you are interested in governance transformation, ESG integration, or strengthening compliance as a strategic pillar — I’m always open to meaningful conversations.

Jurisdiction

Mexico

Experience

Seniority LevelExecutive
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
Compliance DirectorGrupo Truper
2024 - 2025

Responsible and in charge of several areas and activities directly or indirectly linked to regulatory and organizational subjects; among other: Legal, Ethics, Internal Audit, Asset Security, Taxes, Foreign Trade.

General Counsel, Compliance Officer and Secretary of the Board (Director – Legal, Compliance & Sustainability)Smurfit Westrock
2015 - 2024

Responsible and in charge of all legal matters pertaining to the Company, including not only being Secretary of the Board and Compliance Officer; but, as well, responsible of the Sustainability department of the Company. Responsible for the Legal Area: provided service and advice, on daily basis, to all the internal areas, on any legal issues. Direct participation on JV’s, M&A’s, corporate re-structures, mergers, spin-offs, etc. Compliance Officer: internal consultant and advisor on code of conduct, ethics, anti-corruption and anti-fraud policies, anti-laundry provisions, anti-trust regulations, as well as other relevant activities thereto related. Secretary of the Board: responsible of taking Minutes and Resolutions, as well as keeping the Corporate Books of the different companies of the Organization. Sustainability: in charge of the development, implementation and accomplishment of the Company’s ESG program; responsible of the Company’s Sustainability Report; involved in the follow-up of certifications (FSC, SFI, ISO 14001); with high-level of involvement in Second Party Opinion and third-party auditing processes.

Present

Education

Masters of Business LawUniversidad Panamericana
2009 - 2010
Present
Degree of LawEscuela Libre de Derecho
1993 - 1998

Skills

Core skills0
Languages3

Languages

English
French
Spanish