ACC Thought Leaders Roundtable: Helping the Business Navigate a Complex Geopolitical Landscape
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How can in-house counsel help their organization navigate the impacts of a complex global geopolitical and economic landscape? As conflicts and tensions arise around the world, companies and their industries must address challenges such as supply chain pressure points, sanctions, risk management and insurance, employees' expectations and expression of opinions, interest rates and financial implications, terminating contracts, and taking care of employees in conflict areas, to name a few. Join this interactive peer discussion with fellow in-house counsel, and share regarding tips and strategies for helping the business navigate such challenges effectively.
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Key:
Elena Antonetti
Executive Counsel, Contracts and Technology Legal
Travelers
Adam Nagorski
Associate General Counsel
UL Solutions
Roel Staes
Senior Vice President, General Counsel, International Operations
FedEx Express
Roel Staes holds the position of Senior Vice President, General Counsel, International Operations at FedEx. In this role, he is responsible for FedEx Express’ legal, regulatory and government affairs in Europe. Until May 2021, he held the same responsibilities for Canada, Latin America, Africa and Asia. In June 2023, he was appointed Head of Sustainability for Europe, in addition to his General Counsel role. Roel studied law at the Universities of Leuven and Antwerp, holds a Diploma in Aviation Law and a MBA from Henley Business School. His free time is spent with his wife and three children.