Jan 22, 26

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Inside Insight: Maciej Czajkowski of MediaMarkt Polska

MediaMarkt Polska Head of Legal and Compliance discusses how to ensure compliance requirements are met in a fast-paced decision-making process and striking the balance in terms of attracting ever-conscious consumers.

Tamas Pal Heisz Joins Wyss&Lila as Legal & Compliance Director

"With over a decade of experience in the railway industry, he brings strong legal expertise, deep regulatory knowledge, and a proven track record in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects," read a company press release.

Yannis Kourniotis Joins GEK Terna as Group General Counsel and General Director of Legal Affairs & Corporate Governance

Kourniotis is a Partner on Leave at Lambadarios Law Firm, where he worked since 2018, leading project finance, PPP, energy, and infrastructure projects.

Tugbay Ekinli Appointed Vice President & Head of Legal International at GSK

Ekinli has been with the pharmaceutical company for almost two decades, joining in 2007 as its Corporate & Legal Affairs Director.

Inside Insight: Berin Ridjanovic of Sarajevo International Airport

Sarajevo International Airport Head of Legal discusses the complexities of air law, managing expansion projects, working with external counsel, and more.

Interview with Iwona Rykaczewska-Kuderska of Benefit Systems

General Counsel of Benefit Systems shares her leadership approach, what emerging regulatory trends are likely to have the largest impact on companies' employee benefits and wellness efforts, and more.

Ozlem Atak Joins Straumann Group as Ethics and Compliance Director Russia, Iran, Turkey, EE

"What drew me to this role is the company’s strong commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and a truly customer-centric approach," commented Atak

Eleni Stathaki Joins Workable as General Counsel

"After almost 15 years leading Upstream’s legal team, joining Workable feels like a natural next step," commented Stathaki. "I was drawn to the company’s openness to innovation and AI, and the excitement that comes with scaling."

Interview with Gligorije Brajkovic of UniCredit Bank Serbia

UniCredit Bank Serbia's Head of Legal Department shares leadership lessons he's learned over the years of managing legal teams, the developments in the banking and finance sector with the most lasting impact on the legal function, and more.

Aladar Kuun Appointed Legal & External Affairs Manager at EcoPro BM Hungary

Kuun has been with the company since 2023, previously working as Legal Manager. "I am honored to take on the role of Legal & External Affairs Manager at EcoPro BM Hungary," commented Kuun.

Interview with Mate Lapis of UNIQA Biztosito

Head of Compliance at UNIQA Biztosito shares his career trajectory, his team's role in the ethical deployment of AI solutions, the strategy for communicating complex regulatory issues to internal stakeholders, and more.

Radoslav Saly Returns to Private Practice by Joining AKF Legal

Saly spent four years at YIT Group, between 2021 and 2025. Prior to that, he worked at Strabag Group as a Chief Legal Officer between 2013 and 2021. 

Interview with Marian Husar of J&T Finance Group and J&T Banka

General Counsel at J&T Finance Group shares his approach to aligning the legal strategy with business needs, what market dynamics are currently having the biggest impact on the banking sector, and more.

Interview with Milan Lomic of L’Oreal

General Counsel of L'Oreal Adria & Balkan shares how his role has changed in the 13 years with the company, the impact of changing consumer expectations on the legal strategy, and more.

Turkiye’s In-House Community Comes Together in Istanbul for the 2025 General Counsel Summit

The event brought together legal teams from across Turkiye to discuss the changing role of in-house counsel, from cross-border dealmaking and technology adoption to regulatory compliance and risk management.

Crowdfunding in Kosovo: The Next Step After Capital Markets Legislation

Kosovo has no shortage of entrepreneurial talent. What remains limited is access to finance, especially for early-stage businesses that are too risky for traditional lending.

Interview with Anton Petrov of First Investment Bank

Chief Compliance Officer at First Investment Bank shares his professional journey, what challenges are most pressing for the banking sector in Europe, how the role of compliance leaders will evolve, and more.

Zeynep Erdir Yener Joins ABB as Legal Counsel in Turkiye

Previously, Yener spent 12 years at BSH, working first as Legal Counsel at BSH Turkey and then as Senior Legal Counsel Data Protection at BSH Home Appliances Group.

Interview with Baris Ozturk of Teleperformance

Head of Legal at Teleperformance shares his views on leadership, the decision-making process on engaging outside counsel, and the regulatory challenges that are most pressing for the BPO industry.

Interview with Minerva Ionita of Beko Romania

Beko Romania's Head of Legal & Compliance shares how she facilitates collaboration across a geographically dispersed legal team, the role of legal and compliance leaders in driving ESG initiatives, and more.

Dinc Sanver Joins Zoomlion Turkiye as Supervisor of Legal Department

Before the move, Sanver was PwC Turkiye's Director of Legal Department, as reported by CEE In-House Matters on February 12, 2025.

Maria-Stefania Katsiapi Joins IDEAL Holdings as Group General Counsel in Athens

Prior to joining the company, Katsiapi worked as Director of Legal Services at Public Group between 2019 and 2025.

Nada Matusikova Joins CEZ Teplarenska as CLO

CEZ Teplarenska's is a part of CEZ ESCO (CEZ Group). Prior to joining the company, Matusikova spent almost 10 years at RWS Group.

Eleonora Mateina Joins Teva as Director Antitrust & Complex Commercial Litigation Europe in Sofia

She previously worked as a Managing Associate at Eversheds Sutherland-affiliated Tsvetkova Bebov and Partners between 2015 and 2025.

Interview with Vesna Paunkoska Dodevska of Pivara Skopje

Vesna Paunkoska Dodevska discusses her philosophy on building and retaining strong in-house teams and regulatory challenges and opportunities in the FMCG sector in the region.

Inside Insight: Interview with Dunja Hasanovic of AMA Group

Hasanovic focuses on leading legal projects across the group and monitoring legal and regulatory developments that affect its operations, always working to support both compliance and business needs.

Mirko Lalatovic Appointed as Head of Compliance for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan

Lalatovic has been serving as the Head of Compliance for South Eastern Central Europe at the company since 2020. He first joined the company in 2015.

Interview with Andras Gelencser of AMC Networks International

Andras Gelencser discusses his extensive career in the media and entertainment sector, his approach to working with outside counsel, and the legal challenges that the sector should be prepared for.

Ulrike Tuerk Joins Buschmann as Head of Legal

Prior to joining the organization, Tuerk worked as Head of Legal at Immowert Immobilieninvest GmbH between 2023 and 2025.

Andrea Simandi Appointed Regulatory Lead in Microsoft’s EMEA Legal Affairs Team

Simandi has been with the organization for over 13 years, joining in 2012 as Legal and Corporate Affairs Director for Hungary – a position she held until 2017.