Rodrigo (Rod) Jimenez
About Rodrigo (Rod) Jimenez
Rodrigo (Rod) Jimenez serves as the Senior Vice President of Global External Communications, EMEA & LatAm Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability at American Tower. He has extensive experience in corporate affairs, government relations, and stakeholder engagement, with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Current Role at American Tower
Rodrigo Jimenez serves as the Senior Vice President of Global External Communications, EMEA & LatAm Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability at American Tower. He has held this position since 2024. In this role, he focuses on reputation management and corporate social responsibility, overseeing government relations and stakeholder engagement in the EMEA and Latin America regions.
Previous Experience at American Tower
Prior to his current role, Rodrigo worked at American Tower in various capacities. He served as Vice President of Public Affairs, Communications and Sustainability for Latin America from 2013 to 2020. He also held the position of Group Head of Public Affairs, Communications & Sustainability for EMEA & LatAm from 2021 to 2024. His tenure at American Tower has been marked by a commitment to advancing sustainability and ethical conduct.
Experience at Barrick Gold Corporation
Rodrigo Jimenez worked at Barrick Gold Corporation from 2004 to 2013, where he held multiple roles including Director of Corporate Communications and Director of Corporate Affairs for South America. His experience at Barrick Gold included managing complex issues and fostering stakeholder relationships in the South American region.
Educational Background
Rodrigo studied at several institutions, achieving a Bachelor of Applied Science in International Business from Juniata College in 1990. He also studied Business Administration at Universidad de las Américas Puebla from 1985 to 1992. Additionally, he completed an Advanced Management and Leadership program at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford in 2013.
Board Membership at BCIU
Since 2023, Rodrigo has been a Board Member of the Business Council for International Understanding (BCIU). This role involves engaging with international stakeholders and contributing to discussions on global business practices and public affairs.