Rafael Andapia
About Rafael Andapia
Rafael Andapia serves as the Corporate & Public Affairs Director for Latin America at Brown-Forman, bringing extensive experience in government and community relations across various industries. His previous roles include leadership positions at Enel Green Power, Mars, British American Tobacco, and Newmont Corporation.
Current Role at Brown-Forman
Rafael Andapia serves as the Corporate & Public Affairs Director for Latin America at Brown-Forman. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's strategic communication and public affairs initiatives across the region. His role involves managing relationships with stakeholders and ensuring effective communication of the company's objectives and values.
Previous Experience in Corporate Affairs
Prior to his current role, Andapia held several significant positions in corporate affairs. He was the Public Affairs & Corporate Communications Director for Enel Green Power in Mexico and Central America from 2014 to 2016. He also served as Corporate Affairs Director at Mars for both Wrigley Mexico and Chocolate Mexico & Latin America between 2016 and 2019, managing corporate communications and public relations strategies.
Background in Regulatory Affairs
Andapia has extensive experience in regulatory affairs, having worked as the Corporate and Regulatory Affairs Manager for British American Tobacco in Tehran, Iran, from 2008 to 2009. He also held roles in corporate social responsibility and external affairs at British American Tobacco in Monterrey, Mexico, and Newmont Corporation in Mexico City, where he focused on community relations and stakeholder engagement.
Educational Qualifications
Rafael Andapia holds a Master's degree in Communications & Public Relations from Universidad Complutense de Madrid, which he completed from 2000 to 2002. He also studied Sustainability Studies at El Colegio de Mexico, focusing on leadership for environment and sustainable development from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he participated in the Lead program, aimed at inspiring leaders for a sustainable world.
Crisis Management and CSR Expertise
Andapia possesses strong crisis management skills, particularly in stakeholder management and communication during high-pressure situations. He has demonstrated success in driving corporate social responsibility initiatives and public relations strategies across various industries, including Oil & Energy, Mining, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG). His ability to articulate company positions effectively has been a key aspect of his career.