Netherlands
15 years in senior legal roles with global Technology SaaS and Service-provider Groups guiding EMEA/APAC operations across multi cross-border jurisdictions. A very focused and internationally-experienced business leader combining expert legal skills with strong commercial drive to widen market share, increase YoY revenue and build brand awareness.
Reports directly to Workiva’s General Counsel in the USA. Promoted from Senior Legal Counsel EMEA after 17 months. Responsible for the legal function and performance across all EMEA/APAC territories. Manages teams in Amsterdam, London, Singapore & Copenhagen. Advises at Board level on new product development and profitable market-entry opportunities outside the US.
Promoted from Legal Counsel, EMEA, after 11 months. Accorded ‘Senior Director’ status. Successfully increased EMEA market penetration ahead of competitors despite Covid slowdown.
Direct hire by Workiva needing to expand/improve EMEA operations. Led major Change Programme on contract design, management & delivery across all EMEA/APAC markets.
Lead role reconstructing and strengthening the overall legal/commercial architecture during period of rapid growth across EMEA/APAC regions.
One of 4 Senior Legal Counsels. Primarily responsible for planning and implementing new market entry strategies across EMEA jurisdictions.