Managed global legal and contract affairs reporting to the CEO and Chairman of the Board, as well as Board of Directors. Advised on global corporate legal issues, including risk management, contracts, corporate governance, and compliance. Implemented customized global compliance initiatives and training programs to address top enterprise risks. Handled wide variety of commercial transactions, including sales, distribution, service, vendor, real estate, and IT agreements. Ensured compliance with contractual requirements and enforced contractual terms. Liaised with and supported majority owned international joint venture to address contracts, legal and compliance matters. Attended and acted as Secretary for Board meetings. Implemented compliance policies, including Code of Conduct and Anti-Corruption and Export Compliance procedures to address top enterprise risks.

Chief of staff to the President as a hands-on trusted advisor. Served as primary liaison between the President and top management, employees and other stakeholders to ensure effective execution of business objectives. Managed the office’s budget and administrative staff.

Lead lawyer for M&A and divestiture transactions. Promoted to position of leadership to support global merger, acquisition, divestiture, and strategic planning initiatives. Supported identification of potential divestiture targets to shed low margin segments. Assisted in due diligence, negotiation and purchase of $400 million acquisition of largest European commercial refrigeration company that enabled Carrier to become global leader in the segment.

Lead counsel and provided direction and managed legal matters for global food service and refrigeration group with $400 million in sales. Counseled management. Conducted preventive law training. Managed litigation and outside counsel. Supervised commercial litigation matters in Europe and Middle East. Integrally involved in outsourcing to People’s Republic of China and India to reduce supply spent in order to increase profitability of the business.

Selected as lead attorney to manage legal and contracts initiatives to support European and Middle East supply management and purchasing transactions for aerospace and building systems businesses. Lived in Paris and adapted to unfamiliar businesses, laws, regulations and systems. Provided advice to senior management on business strategy, e-commerce and on-line procurement initiatives.

Assigned to broad-based contracts and transactional practice as a member of an international aerospace joint venture, IAE International Aero Engines AG, that distributes and services commercial engines for global airline customers. Performed the corporate secretary function.

Senior Attorney (1994 - 1996) Contract Attorney (1993 - 1994)Recruited to provide legal support to global business that manufactures, sells and supports helicopters and related products and services to diverse commercial and military customers. Assisted in implementation of offset agreements. Managed non-product related litigation. Drafted and negotiated a broad set of contracts with foreign governments and commercial entities, including sales, lease and service agreements.