Former Baker McKenzie Senior Associate Katerina Schenkova has joined Thyssenkrupp as its new Regional Compliance Officer.

Former Schoenherr Partner Jelena Arsic has joined MaxBet in Serbia as its new Chief Legal and Risk Officer.

In the Inside Track, General Counsels across CEE share the nuances of their roles, challenges, and strategies for success. As summer is a time to unwind, we asked: With summer here, what is your one favorite yearly activity to disconnect and switch off?

Overseeing diverse sectors across multiple countries, Petrol Group Director of Legal Affairs Mojca Logar discusses the challenges and strategies in managing the group’s legal affairs and navigating complex regulatory landscapes, while emphasizing internal legal expertise and collaborating with external firms for specialized projects and new legislation.

As Pfizer’s Legal Director overseeing Greece, Cyprus, Malta, and Israel, Stathis Mihos explores EU health policy advancements and the complexities arising from the pandemic and examines how artificial intelligence is dynamically influencing lawyers’ work.

Former Wolf Theiss Counsel Nevena Skocic has joined IFC's Vienna office as Counsel.

Former Panattoni Legal Director Kamila Dutkowska-Wawrzak has joined Atlas Ward as Legal Director and Board Advisor.

Former DLA Piper Counsel Magdalena Zablocka-Foulkes has joined Orlen as its new General Counsel.

Former Cora General Counsel Bianca Vlad has become the new General Counsel at Brico Depot Romania, part of Kingfisher Group.

Former Estateguru General Counsel Artur Sanglepp has returned to private practice and joined Rask as an Attorney at Law.

Dragana Poljak has joined AirSerbia as its new Ethics, Compliance, and Corporate Law Manager.

Bogdan Plesuvescu has worked in both Moldova and Romania’s banking sectors, progressing from a legal role at Banca Transilvania to CEO of Viktoriabank to Deputy CEO back at the “mother organization.”

Microsoft Corporate, External, and Legal Affairs Head for Central Europe Gabriela Popescu talks about her career and her passion for navigating complex legal landscapes.

In the Inside Track, General Counsels across CEE share the nuances of their roles, challenges, and strategies for success. With organizations continuously challenged to adapt to new and complex legal frameworks, this time we asked: For the implementation of whistleblowing requirements, do you intend to use internal resources or outsource, and why?

Former LSW Partner Aleksandra Polak has joined Billtrust as a Director and Assistant General Counsel.

Hungarian Lawyer Peter Paroczi has been promoted to the Head of Compliance and Corporate Governance at the Qatar Fertilizer Company.

In The Inside Track, General Counsels across CEE share the nuances of their roles, challenges, and strategies for success. In the dynamic landscape of modern businesses, where adaptability and innovation are paramount, this time around we asked GCs: What is the one critical skill that you’re investing time and energy in to develop within your team, and why?

EOS Matrix Bosnia and Herzegovina Executive Director for Legal Affairs Mirza Kahvedzic discusses his career path leading up to his current role, how his legal team operates, and current challenges faced due to slow court proceedings.