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I am a Senior Legal Counsel at Neste, a global leader in renewable and circular solutions for transportation, aviation and chemicals. I provide legal support in strategic projects ensuring long term availability of renewable raw materials. Such projects include partnership agreements, joint ventures, minor investments and M&A. Sustainability and risk management are at the core of my everyday work. I am a board member of two Neste subsidiary companies abroad. Previously, I supported the global sourcing of raw materials, including circular and renewable feedstocks. As a former professional sailor and an Olympic bronze medalist, I have a special interest in teamwork, learning and development. I have gained valuable skills in team management, communication and entrepreneurship during my sailing career, which I apply to my current role. I have a strong international background, having studied and worked in France, England, and Brazil. I look forward to working abroad again during my career.Sports and sailing continue to be a part of my life through positions of trust and sports law. I am honored to be a member of the ICAS, a Swiss foundation and the governing board of the Court of Arbitration for Sports.

Listed skills include Contract Law, Corporate Governance, Sailing, Corporate Law, and 10 others.