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Professional with broad and deep business, operational and legal experience and a focus on pragmatic and sustainable solutions. Enjoyed experience as member of the Executive Committee of Novartis during almost seven years. Extensive experience and record of accomplishment in leading a global legal function for almost seven years and in compliance (led the Novartis Compliance function for two years) and broad exposure to communication, government affairs, investor relations, audit, M&A, multi-jurisdictional litigation/arbitration, corporate governance and restructurings. Prior to Novartis, developed and led leading law firm in Switzerland with partnership structure. Extensive experience as business lawyer in private practice and as non-executive Board member (including Chairmanships) in listed and non-listed Swiss and foreign companies with a particular focus on financial services/banking, industrial and retail sectors. Engagement in civil society, politics and trade associations.