PPU votes the new Corporate Governance and appoints new directors

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría has elected in General Assembly, the framework of the new Corporate Governance Model

Philippi Prietocarrizosa Ferrero DU & Uría elected at a General Assembly, the framework of the new Corporate Governance Model for those who will act as members of the Administration Counsel from January 1st, 2021, ongoing for four years. In the election participated the 57 partners of the Law firm.

Martín Acero (pictured up), who acted as co-Chair since the merger in 2015, was elected as managing partner. He will perform executive and Senior Partner functions and will chair the Board of Directors with the support of Camilo Jiménez, regional general manager.

As country managers were elected for Chile Andrés Sanfuentes (pictured bottom left), for Colombia Juan Carlos Rocha (pictured bottom centre), and for Peru Rafael Boisset (pictured bottom right). They will be in charge of the management of the local offices and will act under the instructions of the managing partner and under the guidelines set out by the Board of Directors.

Carlos Alberto Reyes (Chile), Jorge Di Terlizzi (Colombia) and Walker Villanueva (Peru) were appointed Board Members.

The Board of Directors will be composed by all of the afore mentioned partners of PPU and by partners Salvador Sánchez Terán and Luis de Carlos on behalf of Uría Menéndez.

This Corporate Governance Structure allows for the engagement of an important number of partners in the administration and management of PPU, allowing a balance between government and professional duties.