A global executive and C-suite leader: As an experienced Chief Legal Officer, Alexia Maas serves as a guiding compass for forward-thinking enterprises and leverages a spirit of thoughtful inquiry and agile decision-making to carve an impactful path forward through change and ambiguity. Steering organizations through high-stakes challenges, balancing growth objectives with prudent risk management strategies.
Deep experience serving as a trusted adviser during high-profile global crises in highly regulated industries (including financial services, aviation, shipping, and oil & gas), developing best-in-class legal and compliance functions, building high performing teams, and managing risk in rapidly evolving regulatory, geo-political, and technology landscapes are a few of the strengths she is known for.
Specialties: Strategic Planning | Governance & Risk Management | Global Operations | Complex Negotiations | Crisis Management | Regulatory Compliance | Cybersecurity & Data Privacy | Trade Sanctions | Organizational Restructuring & Change Management | Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) | Emerging Technologies | AI – Legal & Regulatory Aspects and Business Use Cases | Talent Development & Retention | Building High Performing Teams
Dual-qualified attorney (US & UK) with experience as general counsel for $25B+ financial services enterprise operating in 48 countries and in private practice leading multibillion-dollar M&A and finance transactions.
Nonprofit Leadership – Alexia contributed to the local community by co-founding, launching and expanding a regional registered s501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the Arts sector. She initiated the governance framework and recruited external board members as the organization grew. Alexia has been a board member of this organization since 2021 and also retained oversight of strategy, business development and management operations as executive director since the launch. Having built a robust management infrastructure, she is now transitioning this role back to the original Founder over the course of the current Season, but may remain a member of the board if her new schedule permits.
Inspirational executive, author and poised speaker influencing stakeholders to advance toward a shared vision and advising C-suite leaders on capturing business opportunities, driving operational excellence and gaining a competitive edge in evolving global marketplaces.
MOST RECENT COMPANY & POSITION:
Volvo Financial Services (VFS), Senior Vice President & General Counsel (Chief Legal Officer)