GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Global-wide
Juan Carlos Mencio of LATAM Airlines Group
Juan Carlos Menció acts as LATAM Airlines Group’s General Counsel since 2014, which was created following the merger of Chilean LAN and Brazilian TAM in 2012.
Menció joined the company in 1998 and prior to his current role, he was General Counsel for North America as well as General Counsel for its global cargo operations.
His vast experience within the airline makes him an expert in all legal affairs relating to the industry, including a host of complex regulatory issues and cross-border transactions. He is additionally well-versed in handling labour disputes and negotiations with trade unions.
Recent transactions include acting on the sale of its 100% stake in Andes Airport Services, a LATAM subsidiary in charge of ground handling services in Santiago’s airport, to Acciona.
Menció is a graduate in International Finance and Marketing from the School of Business at the University of Miami and holds a JD from Loyola University, with additional experience in private practice in US law firms.