Jorge Guajardo is a Partner at DGA Group and is based in Washington, D.C. Ambassador. Guajardo is a sought-after advisor on global risk and a former ambassador to China.

Ambassador Guajardo is a trusted advisor to companies at the C-suite level, providing strategic guidance on risk, cyber security, market disruptions, barriers to market entry, government relations and strategic communication in China, Latin America and Europe. His tenure as Mexico’s ambassador to China, spanning six years, was marked by numerous achievements, including leading negotiations for trade agreements between the two countries.

As the Aspen Institute Global Cyber Security Group co-chair, Ambassador Guajardo is at the forefront of global cybersecurity discussions. He is a frequent lecturer and panelist at major forums, sharing his insights on China, Mexico, supply chains areas of potential concern for global corporations.

Earlier in his career, Ambassador Guajardo served as Consul General of Mexico in Austin, Texas, where he worked on labor, policing and financial services at the Mexico-U.S. border. He was recognized by the Austin City Council, which named him an honorary Austinite and awarded him the keys to the city.

He has a B.S. in foreign service from Georgetown University and an M.A. in public policy from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. He is also an instrument-rated pilot and enjoys flying with his son.