Head of Legal Region Gases Germany & Region South West
Linde
Germany
“A great General Counsel todays requires a decent stamina and flexibility, adapted use of a broad legal and psychological toolbox, backed by a solid understanding of the relevant business, resulting in recognition as true legal business partner for business management.”
GC Elite Leader Germany 2026
Highly qualified legal manager with drive, ambition, international experience as project/ transaction lawyer, as regional general counsel and local board member.
Proven record on providing smart, fast legal solutions based on sound commercial/entrepreneurial hands-on approach and profound understanding of business.
Decades of successful legal structuring, project management, advice, negotiation and implementation, namely in the areas of Commercial Projects, Mergers & Acquisition, Private Equity, corporate and commercial law but also litigation, energy, infrastructure, digitalisation, regulatory.
Excellent German state exams accompanied with additional qualifications under English and French law and practical experience abroad in private practice and industry across Europe, Russia, Kazakhstan, Middle East and North Africa with involvement also on US legal matters.
Experienced team lead and generalist business management sparring partner with leadership and general management competencies and related expertise, also in larger, international or inter-disciplinary teams.
Initiative-taking self-starter with flexibility to quickly adapt to different cultures, work environments and specific project requirements; great service mentality, stamina and strong interest in commercial & technical questions as required to provide tailored, efficient legal services.
Prokurist of Linde GmbH and 2017-2019 board member in selected subsidiaries