Maria: General Counsel - UK
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Position: General Counsel
Nationality: UK
Home Country: UK
Experience
Dually qualified lawyer and seasoned C-suite executive with 25 years’ experience leading Legal, Compliance, InfoSec, HR and Risk across sectors. Deep board and governance expertise, including as Executive Director and Risk Chair. Now CEO of a boutique consultancy driving international growth through strategic in-house solutions.
Major Achievements
Though typically seen as cost centres, I led Legal, Compliance and Risk functions to deliver strategic value, including up to 90% cost savings by insourcing key services, and 20% revenue growth through new offerings. As a lawyer heading these areas, I also supported international expansion, securing licences and boosting profitability by up to 90% across multiple jurisdictions.
Industry Sector Competencies
• E-Commerce/Internet• Software
• Consumer Goods
• Financial Services
• Private Equity
Professional Objectives
• Function: Fractional GC/CLO (would not dismiss any irresistible FT position), NED• Interim Manager: Yes
• Permanent Position: Yes
• Operational: Yes
• Availability: Full time, Part time, Coaching on demand
• Prefered Locations: London and remotely, anywhere in the world
Additional Professional Interests
• Operational Coaching on demand• Non Executive Director Assignments
Countries Covered
• UKOperational Competencies
• AI strategy (Professional)• ESG & sustainability strategy (Expert)
• Technologies to market (Expert)
• Business development (Expert)
• Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)
• New product or service launch (Expert)
• Geographical expansion (Expert)
• Company rescue or turnaround (Professional)
• Close down or sell off (Professional)
• Pre or post investment audit (Expert)