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Lester A Davila EscobedoLA

Lester A Davila Escobedo

Senior Advisor GRC | Audit | SOX, IFRS & ISO

€350/day
Oviedo, ES
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

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About Lester A

Boards don't fail because of numbers; they fail because risks were invisible.

I am Lester Dávila, a senior executive with over 30 years of international experience transforming Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) functions into strategic assets. My approach combines audit veteran status with AI cutting-edge, helping Boards of Directors protect their EBITDA and ensure corporate longevity.

As the Exclusive Representative for AREA XXI (Spain) for Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, and a partner at vInnovate (India), I act as the official bridge between European resilience standards and technological innovation. I lead the implementation of Obligo AI, the suite that eliminates 'black boxes' in contracts through predictive auditing.

🛡️ How do I add value?
Interim Management & Fractional CCO: On-demand executive leadership to navigate transitions, compliance crises, or post-merger integrations.

AI Governance & Audit 4.0: Algorithm and ethical framework auditing (AI Act), ensuring secure and profitable technological adoption.

ISO Standards: Expert guidance for ISO 27001 (Security) and ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery) certifications with international standards.

Automation and Resilience: Evolution towards real-time risk monitoring through Applied AI.

📊 Strategic Expertise
Financial Integrity: Mastery of IFRS, US GAAP, SOX 404, and COSO.

Global Reach: Projects led in over 15 countries across LATAM, Spain, and EMEA.

Results: Specialist in reducing compliance gaps and optimizing risk visibility for senior management.

My commitment is to the excellence of Boutique Consulting: customized solutions and cutting-edge technology to turn uncertainty into competitive advantage.

📍 Available for projects in Spain, the EU, and Latin America.
  • Spanish

    Native or bilingual

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Consulting and Leaders Group, S. A.
    CEO & Founder | Regional Partner AREA XXI & vInnovate | AI Governance Expert
    CONSULTING AND AUDITS
    June 2019 - Today (7 years and 2 months)
    Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala
    I lead the boutique firm CLG, connecting the technical excellence of AREA XXI (Spain) and the technological innovation of vInnovate (India) with the Latin American corporate market. My focus is on transforming regulatory compliance into a measurable competitive advantage for Boards of Directors.

    Key Responsibilities and Achievements:

    AREA XXI Regional Representation: Exclusive representative for Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua, implementing European resilience and GRC standards.

    Obligo AI Deployment: Strategic leadership for the adoption of Artificial Intelligence in the review of contracts and policies, eliminating invisible risks and protecting EBITDA.

    AI Governance (Shielded Governance): Technical advisory on ethical and regulatory frameworks (AI Act) to ensure a secure digital transition.

    Fractional CCO / Interim Management: On-demand leadership for highly complex organizations, optimizing risk visibility for audit committees.

    Strategic Certifications: Leadership in ISO 27001 and ISO 37001 implementations with a focus on ethics and governmental transparency.
    Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) ISO 37001 Implementer Compliance Automation & Digital Audit Artificial Intelligence (AI) Corporate Governance
  • Grupo HAME
    Chief Compliance Officer CCO
    AGRICULTURE
    July 2018 - March 2020 (1 year and 8 months)
    Guatemala, GU, Costa Rica
    Pioneering Anti-Bribery Standards: Led the design and implementation of the first ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System certified in Guatemala, setting a national benchmark for corporate ethics.

    Compliance Automation: Introduced automated risk-reporting and early-warning systems to oversee operations for 50,000+ employees across Central America.

    Executive Advisory: Acted as a strategic liaison to the Board, ensuring enterprise alignment with SOX, COSO, and international regulatory frameworks.
    Governance, Risk & Compliance ISO 37001 Ethics & Integrity Enterprise Risk Management ISO 27001
  • Grupo HAME
    Corporate Auditor & Head of Internal Audit
    AGRICULTURE
    June 2014 - June 2018 (4 years)
    Guatemala, GU, Costa Rica
    Departmental Architecture: Founded and structured five specialized audit divisions (Financial, Operational, IT, Internal Control, and Risk), ensuring 360-degree organizational coverage.

    Governance Frameworks: Embedded ISO 27001, ISO 31000, and COSO frameworks into the corporate DNA to strengthen global risk assessment.

    Digital Transformation: Spearheaded audit process automation, increasing efficiency and enabling real-time control monitoring at the executive level.
    Internal Audit Transformation SOX & COSO Frameworks Corporate Governance Advisory Compliance Automation IT Risk Assessment

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Education

  • Public Accountant and Auditor
    Universidad Mariano Gálvez de Guatemala
    Contador Público y Auditor

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