Maria
General Counsel - UK - iCEO #96252

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

Sector: I`m sector agnostic, given my varied background and my sound Transferrable skills

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

UK

Operational 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)