David Govea is a commercial legal leader based in Monterrey, Mexico, currently serving as Commercial Legal Leader at HEINEKEN México. His experience spans corporate legal, regulatory, and business-facing roles across major multinational organizations, with a strong focus on supporting commercial strategy in fast-moving environments.
Before joining HEINEKEN México, David held several Legal Counsel roles at BAT across Mexico and Colombia, gaining cross-border experience in complex legal and operational settings. Earlier in his career, he also worked in private practice and within Mexico’s Federal Administrative Justice system.
David holds a law degree from Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey and a Master’s in FinTech and Financial Innovation from the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. His interests include legal innovation, data-driven decision-making, and the practical use of legal operations principles in business.
