ICR is strengthening its global governance advisory business, and Latin America is now front and center. The strategic communications and advisory firm has appointed Mónica Jiménez González as Principal for Latin America, deepening its regional expertise as demand grows for sophisticated governance and sustainability counsel.

Jiménez will be based in Bogotá and reports to Gabriel Hasson, Global Head of Governance and Shareholder Advisory. Her mandate spans governance strategy, investor engagement, ESG integration, and activism readiness—areas that have become essential for companies navigating tighter regulations and higher investor expectations.

With more than 20 years of cross-border corporate leadership across Latin America and Canada, Jiménez brings a portfolio that reads like a blueprint for modern governance. She previously served as Chief Strategy, Sustainability & Legal Officer at GeoPark and held senior leadership roles at Ecopetrol. Her tenure on the ICC International Court of Arbitration and her ongoing board responsibilities across energy, financial services, retail, and infrastructure further diversify her expertise.

Her appointment signals a targeted push by ICR to expand capabilities in a region where corporate governance standards are rapidly modernizing. Investor scrutiny is rising, and companies are under pressure to demonstrate clear sustainability pathways, transparent decision-making, and credible engagement with stakeholders. Jiménez arrives with experience that blends regulation, strategy, and boardroom dynamics—a combination that is increasingly rare and highly valued.

Hasson noted that Jiménez’s arrival elevates the firm’s ability to guide companies through evolving expectations from global investors. He emphasized her decades of board-level insight as a differentiator in an advisory landscape where ESG and governance expectations continue to accelerate.

Michael Fox, Managing Partner at ICR, reinforced the strategic importance of this move. He highlighted ICR’s long-standing work supporting Latin American companies pursuing US IPOs and expanding into North America. Jiménez’s network and regional knowledge, he said, will strengthen the firm’s position as a trusted partner for companies navigating governance complexities across borders.

For Jiménez, the role offers a natural extension of her work at the intersection of sustainability, legal strategy, and corporate leadership. She praised ICR’s disciplined governance approach and expressed enthusiasm for advising clients navigating rapid market shifts. Her focus will include board performance, sustainability integration, activism preparedness, and governance under stress—core issues for both public and private companies under rising institutional investor scrutiny.

ICR’s move reflects broader industry trends. Governance and sustainability are no longer siloed functions; they are now intertwined with growth strategy, risk management, and valuation. As global markets tighten expectations, advisory firms that combine deep regional insight with global expertise stand to shape the next phase of corporate transformation.

Jiménez’s appointment underscores that direction. Latin American companies are increasingly competing on global stages, and a sophisticated governance strategy is becoming a prerequisite. With ICR expanding its international footprint, this move positions the firm to meet rising demand from regional companies looking to strengthen trust, credibility, and long-term resilience.

Her academic background is as global as her professional portfolio, with degrees and executive training from Universidad de Los Andes, Universidad Externado, the London School of Economics, Harvard Business School, and Kellogg Executive Education.

As governance challenges grow more complex, ICR is clearly betting on seasoned leadership to help clients navigate what’s next.