General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer
HSE
Germany
GC Elite Leader Germany 2026
Günther Sailer, MBL (HSG) is General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at HSE, where he oversees all legal and compliance matters and serves on the executive leadership team. He advises senior management, manages complex corporate transactions, and leads the company’s compliance and risk management framework.
He brings extensive international experience from prior legal leadership roles, including General Counsel at Holy Fashion Group, as well as positions at SGL Carbon, manroland AG, and Hugo Boss.
Sailer is known for a business-oriented legal approach, positioning Legal as a strategic partner that supports growth, manages risk, and drives digital transformation. He also demonstrates strong expertise in emerging technologies, particularly artificial intelligence, with a focus on regulatory compliance, data governance, and the responsible implementation of AI-driven business models.