Interim Legal Advisor – SaaS & Compliance
Confidential
France
“We all talk about “inspiring leaders”, but the truth is, inspiration isn’t taught in law school or business school. It’s earned through authenticity and consistency.”
With over 20 years of experience in the legal field, including 18 years in the IT sector, Alexandre Verrien offers a unique perspective on the evolving landscape of corporate legal practice. He has held prominent roles such as General Counsel France for SAP and Legal Director France & Europe for Dell Technologies, where he navigated the complex intersection of law and technology through multiple industry shifts. Recognised as a Top IP Leader and featured in the GC Powerlist France 2023, Alexandre is now seeking new challenges. His approach to legal leadership combines deep legal expertise with a highly practical mindset, allowing him to bridge the often difficult gap between legal departments and the broader business. A frequent speaker at legal conferences, Alexandre also shares his insights regularly through daily LinkedIn posts and professional publications, focusing on how legal professionals can adapt and thrive in a fast-changing world.
Alexandre Verrien, former Legal Director France & Europe at Dell Technologies, examines why in-house legal teams often lose influence despite growing capability and argues that...
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“We cannot expect others to see us differently if we do not change how we operate ourselves.”