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Martha Guzmán
Martha Cruz Guzmn Senior Director Americas- Economic Development Division at Greater Houston Partnership

Martha Guzmán is a distinguished legal professional boasting fifteen years of comprehensive experience spanning various legal realms such as energy, international affairs, corporate matters, antitrust law, data privacy, branding, immigration, commercial transactions, legislative undertakings, permits, ethics and compliance, and human resources. Their career reflects a remarkable blend of government service and private sector involvement, showcasing their versatility and profound understanding of multifaceted legal landscapes. Guzmán's prowess is underlined by their pivotal role in developing programs that drive foreign direct investment into the Houston area, thus fostering job creation and capital influx through their current esteemed position as Senior Director Americas - Economic Development Division at the Greater Houston Partnership.

In the previous capacity as Legal Counsel at Shell Mexico, Guzmán provided strategic legal advice crucial to business continuity and growth, particularly within the energy sector, including significant contributions to Shell’s Shales business in the United States and Argentina. Their expertise was instrumental in facilitating Shell's market entry in Mexico, among other achievements. Earlier in their career, Guzmán served as a Legal Advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chief of the Department of Studies and Consultations at the Ministry of Energy in Mexico, where they counseled on complex legal matters and managed high-profile projects.

Martha Guzmán's academic credentials are equally commendable. With a Master's degree in Government and Public Policy from Universidad Panamericana and a Law degree from Universidad Marista de Mérida, they possess a solid educational foundation that further enhances their analytical and data analysis skills. This, combined with an impressive network of 2889 LinkedIn connections, underscores Guzmán's influential presence both online and within the legal profession.

More about this expert

Full name
Martha Cruz Guzmn
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Title
Senior Director Americas- Economic Development Division
Industry
Non-profit Organizations
LinkedIn Connections
2889
Summary
Legal Professional with fifteen years of in-depth experience in different areas of the law such as energy, international, corporate affairs, antitrust, data privacy, branding, immigration, commercial transactions, legislative work, permits, ethics and compliance, and human resources (training, coordination, and organizational development), of the State and Federal public administration levels, as well as in the private energy sector (Downstream/Upstream/Midstream).
Skills
Data Analysis Analytical Skills

Education

Universidad Panamericana
Master in Goverment and Public Politics
Attended in 2012 - 2014
Field of study: Law
Universidad Marista de Mérida
Attorney at Law
Attended in 2002 - 2007
Field of study: Law

Positions

Greater Houston Partnership
Houston, Texas
Senior Director Americas- Economic Development Division
Apr 2022 - Present

Responsible for developing and implementing strategic programs aimed at attracting foreign direct investment from Canada, Mexico and Central and South America to the Houston region, which leads to job creation and capital investment. The Senior Director is also responsible for developing targeted programs, events, missions and activities for GHP member companies involved in international business, trade development and related activities.
Shell Mexico
Mexico City Area, Mexico
Legal Counsel
Sep 2014 - Apr 2022

• Provide strategic legal advice to the Shales business in the US and Argentina that allows business continuity and enhances business decisions by optimizing Shell´s position in the Permian area in the US and in Vaca Muerta in Argentina. (June 2020-currently)
• Lead Lawyer who supports Shell Exploration Commercial Team with deals with other IOC´s to strengthen our Exploration Portfolio (mainly in Argentina and Colombia) and Shell´s presence in Latin America. (Sept-Dec 2020)
• Provide strategic legal support and advice for businesses Mexican market entry especially for the retail business, convenience stores, fleet business, lubricants and aviation.
• Delivered quality and timely legal support to Shell Retail Fuels business in Mexico to allow for the opening of the first Shell retail station in Mexico in September 2017, and also provided legal support to the fleet business to allow for proper authorization from local authorities to operate the fleet business in Mexico last December 2020.
• Support internal functions (Finance, Tax, HR, ER, GR, Security, HSSE, etc.) to meet business objectives.
• Lead, coordinate, and manage outside counsel supporting labor, tax, administrative ongoing litigation matters, and specialized legal work.
• Provide corporate legal support for Seven Shell Mexican entities by attending shareholder meetings and drafting corporate documents for the companies.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Plaza Juárez 20, Col Centro Mexico City
Legal Advisor
Apr 2013 - Sep 2014

• Provided direct legal support to the Ministry Controller (Titular del Órgano Interno de Control) for several complex legal matters.
• Coordinated, and promoted improvement management projects.
• Provided analysis and resolutions regarding the viability for purchase, hiring or contracting several goods or services required by the Ministry, Embassies and Consulates of México abroad.
• Provided International legal advice, and coordination of “Model Project” of SRE, which goal was to standardize quality, services, and image of Mexican Embassies and Consulates abroad, and local delegations within Mexico.


Ministry of Energy
Avenida Insurgentes Sur 890 , Colonia del Valle, Mexico City
Chief of department of studies and consultations
Oct 2011 - May 2013

• Advised on several energy matters according to energy laws, jurisprudence, agreements, and different regulations to several areas within the Ministry.
• Analyzed and developed law projects, law regulations or reforms, and all the corresponding procedures before the Federal Regulatory Commission until its publication on the Official Gazette of the Federation.
• Organized PEMEX (National Oil Company) board meetings, provided legal analysis and drafting of all the agreements approved by the Board and the Board of CFE (Mexican Federal Power Commission).
• Provided verified and opportune information about the judicial framework applicable to the energy sector and the legal regulations applicable to the Ministry of Energy.