Ruth Mendez is a seasoned legal executive with over 20 years of experience in the energy sector. As Vice President–Legal for Jiffy Lube International, Inc. and Head of Legal for Shell Mexico, she leads legal strategy across diverse markets, advising on complex regulatory, commercial, and governance matters.

Ruth brings deep expertise from supporting Digital, Contracts & Procurement, IT, Downstream, and Upstream businesses. A key member of both the Jiffy Lube International Executive Team and Mexico Country Coordination Team, she delivers integrated legal support that drives compliance, innovation, and growth, overseeing legal operations, managing legal risk, and providing strategic legal guidance for high-impact transactions including acquisitions, divestments, and other corporate initiatives.