Jesús Cordero González is a distinguished lawyer and expert in corporate compliance and data protection. He represents the European Union at the Y20 2025 in the track: AI, Digital Innovation, Skills Development, and the Future of Work. He currently serves as a Senior Lawyer at ECIJA Law Firm, specializing in digital compliance, AI governance, and risk management. His work involves advising multinational companies across various sectors, including public, health, banking, logistics, and research, ensuring they comply with both EU regulations and sector-specific standards. Jesús has been instrumental in coordinating AI literacy projects and designing internal training programs for companies to align with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act.
As part of his extensive legal career, Jesús has provided critical legal support for some of Spain’s leading organizations, including Madrid’s Subway and TRAGSA, Spain’s largest public company. His expertise extends to advising on third-party due diligence, vendor onboarding, and AI-specific risk controls, helping companies navigate the complexities of digital transformation and data protection.
In addition to his work in corporate law, Jesús is passionate about education and has lectured on topics like personal data protection, corporate compliance, corporate social responsibility, and ethics at institutions such as the Industrial Management School and The Knowledge Academy.
Jesús is recognized as one of the Agile 50’s most influential individuals navigating disruption, a joint initiative by the World Economic Forum and the Council on Agile Governance. He has also contributed to various publications, including a report on Spain’s Digital Agenda performance and an article on supplier certification processes during COVID-19 for El Confidencial Digital.
With a strong academic background, including a Master’s in Legal Practice from the National University of Distance Education (UNED), a Master’s in Business Administration from the European University of Madrid, and certifications in data protection and compliance, Jesús is a prominent thought leader in the field of legal and digital transformation. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and has intermediate proficiency in Italian.
Jesús’s commitment to shaping the future of compliance, digital innovation, and AI governance makes him a key figure in navigating the complexities of modern legal frameworks in the digital age.
