MEXICO CITY – March 25,2026 – Greenberg Traurig Shareholder Erick Hernández Gallego, head of the firm’s Mexico City Environmental Practice and co-chair of its Energy & Natural Resources Practice in the Mexico City office, was appointed president of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Mexico Chapter Environment Commission.
Hernández Gallego brings firsthand knowledge of the commission's work to his new leadership role, having served previously as vice president of the ICC Mexico Chapter Environment Commission from 2023 to 2026. In addition, Hernández Gallego currently co-chairs the ICC’s Global Circular Economy Working Group.
In his role as president, Hernández Gallego will lead the commission's efforts to develop actionable recommendations and practical tools to address some of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. The commission's work covers a broad agenda, including climate change mitigation and adaptation, the transition to a green and circular economy, sustainable development, and the prevention and control of pollution. Through this work, the commission seeks to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to the business sector and broader public.
With over 20 years of experience, Hernández Gallego has deep experience in water law, carbon regulation, land use, urban development, corporate environmental compliance, environmental impact and risk matters, green project financing, environmental, social & governance (ESG), and soil contamination, as well as emissions reduction and climate change.
“I am deeply honored to take on the presidency of the ICC Mexico Chapter Environment Commission. This role provides an important opportunity to help advance practical, business‑driven solutions to today’s most pressing environmental challenges. I look forward to leading the commission's efforts to develop meaningful solutions that benefit the business sector, civil society, and the broader public interest,” Hernández Gallego said.