• Oficina Lima
    Av. Dos de Mayo 1321
    San Isidro, Lima – Perú
    (511) 208 – 3000
  • Oficina Cajamarca
    Jr. Santa Ana N° 129
    Cajamarca – Perú
    (+51) 993 513 317
  • Lima Office
    Av. Dos de Mayo 1321
    San Isidro, Lima – Perú
    (511) 208 – 3000
  • Cajamarca Office
    Jr. Santa Ana N° 129
    Cajamarca – Perú
    (+51) 993 513 317

Our Team

Karla Castañeda
[email protected]
994 637 845

Karla Castañeda

Karla is an Associate in the Compliance Practice. She has more than 15 years of experience leading legal, compliance, personal data protection, corporate governance, and risk management strategies at leading organizations in the financial, insurance, and corporate sectors in Latin America. Her practice focuses on the design and implementation of comprehensive compliance programs, the prevention of regulatory risks, and the strengthening of corporate governance models in highly regulated environments.

Throughout her career, she has held leadership positions in legal and compliance departments, spearheading the implementation of compliance and risk management strategies for organizations with operations in various countries across the region, including Peru, Chile, Bolivia, and Paraguay. She has also advised on the adoption of corporate programs aimed at strengthening integrity, business ethics, and regulatory compliance.

Her experience includes participating in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) processes, implementing personal data protection systems and data governance programs, developing crime prevention models, managing regulatory and reputational risks, and designing and implementing compliance, sustainability (ESG), and corporate governance programs aligned with international standards and best governance practices.

He has also led initiatives aimed at strengthening the culture of compliance, optimizing legal processes, and preventing regulatory and legal contingencies. He has extensive experience interacting with regulatory authorities, supervisory bodies, and strategic stakeholders, as well as advising senior management on matters related to compliance, corporate ethics, and comprehensive risk management.

Languages
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
Education
  • Law Degree, University of Lima, 2007
  • Master’s Degree in Corporate Law and Finance, ESAN University, 2013
  • Specialization in Risk Management and Insurance, ESEG APECOSE, 2015
  • Certified Expert in Personal Data Protection, IAITG, 2017
  • Advanced Compliance Program, IE Law School, Madrid, 2018
  • Specialization in Corporate Compliance, University of Lima, 2024
  • Tools for Measuring Sustainability, ESAN University, 2025
  • Managing Cyber Incidents in an AI-Driven World, IE University – Madrid, 2026
  • Program on Data Protection in Businesses and Organizations: Corporate Governance, Risk Management, and Compliance in Complex Technological Environments, University of A Coruña, Galicia, 2026
  • Specialization Program in Personal Data Protection in Organizations, CENTRUM PUCP, 2026
Affiliations
  • World Compliance Association.
  • WWCDA Peru Chapter.
  • WomenCEO.