María de los Ángeles Muñoz Marsal

Responsible for leading Compliance and Trade Compliance programs across the entire Americas region, including North, Central, and South America. I coordinate regulatory alignment, legal risk management, and corporate ethics initiatives across multiple jurisdictions. In Trade Compliance, I oversee adherence to international trade regulations, export controls, sanctions, product classification, and trade documentation requirements. My role includes the development and execution of internal policies, training programs, and audit processes aligned with frameworks such as FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR, and international trade laws. I work cross-functionally with legal, logistics, procurement, and finance teams to embed compliance into operational processes, supporting transparency, efficiency, and risk mitigation in cross-border activities.

Led Compliance and Trade Compliance functions for the Latin America region. Focused on aligning internal policies with international standards and supporting the rollout of risk mitigation, training, and governance frameworks. • Implemented regulatory frameworks based on FCPA, UK Bribery Act, GDPR, and export controls • Initiated trade compliance processes across LATAM jurisdictions • Delivered ethics training and compliance awareness programs • Supported internal audits and aligned operations with global governance structures This role served as the foundation for my expanded responsibility as Regional Compliance & Trade Compliance Officer – Americas.

Led regulatory compliance and trade compliance initiatives for Latin America, promoting a strong compliance culture and managing legal and operational risk across jurisdictions. • Implemented policies aligned with international standards (FCPA, UK Bribery Act, export controls, corporate governance). • Developed training and awareness programs for regional teams, enhancing ethical decision-making and regulatory alignment. • Oversaw trade compliance processes in coordination with legal, logistics, and supply chain departments. • Supported internal audits and ensured compliance with both local regulations and global corporate standards. • Collaborated cross-functionally to embed compliance into day-to-day operations in high-risk, fast-paced logistics environments.

Led legal, compliance, and risk management functions for DB Schenker Chile, ensuring adherence to local regulations and alignment with global corporate standards. • Advised executive leadership on strategic legal and regulatory matters, contracts, and operational risks. • Designed and implemented compliance policies aligned with international frameworks, reinforcing governance and corporate ethics. • Developed and delivered training programs on compliance, ethics, and risk prevention at all organizational levels. • Coordinated internal and external audits, ensuring full regulatory compliance in a complex logistics environment. • Oversaw legal risk management processes, including contract review, regulatory impact assessments, and mitigation planning.

Promoted to a regional leadership role with legal responsibility across seven Latin American countries. • Led the implementation of compliance programs focused on anti-bribery, data protection, and corporate ethics. • Spearheaded a digital contract transformation project using electronic signatures, reducing processing time by 70%. • Negotiated and drafted key contracts across multiple jurisdictions, including labor, vendor, franchise, and management agreements. • Delivered compliance training to 200+ employees, promoting awareness of whistleblower programs and KYC policies.

Provided legal support for Accor’s operations in Chile and select Latin American countries, in close coordination with regional legal teams. • Supported labor, contract, and consumer protection matters. • Participated in the local implementation of global compliance and internal policies. • Drafted and reviewed employment and commercial agreements. • Contributed to projects related to data privacy and regulatory compliance.

Co-founded a boutique law firm focused on corporate, civil, and labor law. Provided strategic legal advice to clients on business structuring, contract drafting, and dispute resolution, enhancing cross-functional legal management and client trust.

Provided legal support in corporate matters, contract review, and administrative processes. Assisted with regulatory analysis and internal documentation management in coordination with the legal department.

Managed complex regulatory disputes at the pre-litigation stage, developing preventive legal strategies in response to claims from health authorities and judicial bodies. Focused on legal risk mitigation and procedural efficiency.

Program focused on the study of national and international legal frameworks related to personal data protection. It included the analysis of fundamental principles, data subjects' rights, data controllers' obligations, and compliance mechanisms. Practical aspects were also addressed, such as consent management, privacy policies, security measures, and impact assessments, with an emphasis on Chilean regulations and their convergence with international standards such as the GDPR.