| Sophie Gould Head of In-house LexisNexis
Sophie worked as an in-house lawyer for 10 years including seven years as Head of Legal for Virgin Radio and Ginger Media Group. She also ran a legal risk and compliance training business. Since joining LexisNexis in 2009 Sophie has worked on developing our legal and business content for the in-house market, speaking to hundreds of in-house lawyers every year to capture and share insight and best practice across the in-house community. Sophie is passionate about enabling professional development and runs various networking and mentoring groups for in-house lawyers and works with schools and organisations to promote social mobility within the legal profession.
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| Ian Larkins Founder & Director Radius Law
Iain founded Radius Law in September 2013. Radius Law is a new model law firm that embraces technology, flexible working and commercial pragmatic advice. Prior to establishing Radius Law, Iain was the chief lawyer and compliance officer for the Mercedes-Benz UK Group. In his roles at Mercedes-Benz and at Radius, Iain has been a commercial contracts lawyer with a particular focus on franchising and distribution matters. In addition, Iain has had experience of managing regulatory investigations and the implementation of global compliance programs. Iain is a regular speaker and has become known for his lively and entertaining presentations. Outside of the day job Iain has a passion for community projects and has been a non-executive director of a housing association and also established a debt advice centre. This social conscious approach continues in Radius Law with a bold commitment to pay 10% of profits to charity. | |
| Bryan Marcus Former CEO of Volkswagen Financial Services in Northern Europe and in Latin America
Bryan has over 25 years’ corporate experience in the automotive financial services sector, working in the UK and US with Ford Credit, with Lloyds Bank and, internationally, with Volkswagen AG. During his time with Volkswagen, Bryan led the successful turnaround of their UK financial services business before taking on CEO and Executive Chairman roles at banks, insurance and financial services entities in Europe, Latin America, Canada and South Africa. Since leaving the corporate world, Bryan has provided business consulting services to global vehicle manufacturers, directly, and in partnership with Big Four firms, worked in the UK Private Equity sector, as Chairman of JBR Capital -- a boutique vehicle finance company -- and continues to provide strategic and operational guidance for vehicle manufacturers, challenger banks and new entrants into the automotive finance sector. | |
| Katarina Mikolajova Legal Manager Sli.do
Katarina is an advisor with an international background in various areas of law including in the private (both in-house and legal practice), public and third sectors. She currently works as an in-house legal manager for Slido where she was the first and only lawyer before expanding the team, supporting the company through its exciting growth from small startup into an award winning global player in audience interaction and company meetings. When she's not working, you'll probably find her in the mountains. | |
