Vanessa
Other - Belgium - iCEO #94402

Experience

Vanessa has held roles such as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary in Fortune 500 companies, leading global teams. As certified Board Director in the financial sector, she is an Independent Non-Executive Director for Edenred Paytech and Alterfin, and a member of the Advisory Council for Harvard Business Review.

Major Achievements

Vanessa is a director with nearly two decades of experience, founder of a boutique consulting firm, has held roles such as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Corporate Secretary in Fortune 500 companies, leading global teams and advising large organizations on governance, compliance, contracts, and data protection. Recognized as an Inspiring Woman in Finance by Women in Finance (2023) and a LinkedIn Top Voice, speaking Dutch, French, English, German, and Portuguese, and is known for a collaborative, outcome-focused approach. As certified Board Director in the financial sector, she is an Independent Non-Executive Director, Chair of the Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee for Edenred Paytech and Independent Non-Executive Director for Alterfin, and a member of the Advisory Council for Harvard Business Review.

Industry Sector Competencies

Financial Services

Professional Objectives

Function: Non-Executive Director, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, Company Secretary

Interim Manager: Yes

Permanent Position: No

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time, part time, coaching on demand

Prefered Locations: Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Operational coaching on demand

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Belgium

Operational Competencies

DEI strategy (Professional)

ESG & sustainability strategy (Professional)

Technologies to market (Professional)

Acquisition and shadow management (Professional)

New product or service launch (Professional)