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Jimena González Hernando
EU Regulatory & Public Affairs Consultant at Freshfields
Jimena González Hernando is a Digital & Fintech EU Regulatory & Public Affairs Consultant at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, based in Brussels, Belgium. She specializes in the intersection of technology and financial services, focusing on areas such as platform regulation, data policies, online payments, and consumer protection. Her professional background includes roles in public affairs and strategic communications, where she merges her interests in EU politics and digital marketing.
Education and Career
Jimena holds a Master of Arts in EU International Relations and Diplomacy Studies from Europacollege and a Master of Laws in European Global Law from Universitat Pompeu Fabra. She has also studied at prestigious institutions like the London School of Economics and Pace University.
Before her current role at Freshfields, she worked at Kreab Worldwide as an Executive Associate and Associate, where she dealt with digital and financial services policies, including the Payment Services Directive and digital euro initiatives. Her experience also includes a stint at the European Parliament and the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts, focusing on project management and communications.
Interests and Engagement
Beyond her professional responsibilities, Jimena is passionate about inclusion and diversity in the workplace and advocates for women's participation in decision-making. She actively engages with her network on LinkedIn, discussing topics related to EU politics and digital innovation.1
