Edson Souza

Edson Souza is a legal, public affairs, and sustainability executive with over twenty years of experience in intellectual property strategy, ESG leadership, and regulatory compliance, primarily in life sciences and biotech. Currently, they serve as the Legal Director of Intellectual Property at Bayer Brazil and Chair of the SDG/ESG Committee at the International Institute of Intellectual Property Management (I3PM). Edson has also lectured at CEIPI/Université de Strasbourg, specializing in aligning innovation strategies with regulatory frameworks, and continues to teach on topics of intellectual property and biotechnology. Edson holds an MBA and multiple certificates from prestigious institutions, demonstrating a commitment to integrating sustainability and innovation in business practices.