JUAN BOTERO

Dynamic legal strategist with extensive experience as General Counsel at Ternium, driving corporate governance and regulatory compliance initiatives. Expert in risk management and conflict resolution, I successfully implemented ethics policies and led compliance training, enhancing organizational integrity and operational efficiency. Proven leader adept at developing policies that foster a culture of accountability.

• Certified Arbitrator, Medellín Chamber of Commerce
• Certified Arbitrator, Aburrá Sur Chamber of Commerce

• Ethics & Conduct Risk Management Expertise: Extensive experience in designing and implementing corporate conduct and ethics programs.
• Conflict of Interest Advisory: Led compliance teams to analyze and resolve complex conflicts of interest within multinational corporations.
• Internal Investigations & Compliance Oversight: Advised on employee and supplier investigations to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
• Regulatory Risk Management: Assisted in developing regulatory change initiatives, corporate policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Strategic Legal Counsel: Provided risk-based legal advice to business leaders, aligning compliance programs with corporate strategy.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partnered with corporate legal, compliance, and risk management teams to establish governance structures and conduct oversight mechanisms.

• Book, The Electronic Negotiable Instrument in Colombian Legislation, 2013, 2014
• Book, The Commercial Franchise Contract and its Regulation, 2016, 2020
• Award, Bolivarian Author Recognition, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, 2013
• Conference, Regular speaker on Commercial Law, Corporate Ethics, and Compliance at postgraduate programs and international forums.