Adam Smith

Chief Legal Officer at Klepierre

Adam Smith has a diverse work experience spanning over several companies and roles. Adam is currently serving as the Chief Legal Officer at Klepierre since July 2023. Prior to this, they worked as a General Counsel on a freelance basis from March 2021. From May 2018 to February 2021, they held the position of Chief Legal Officer / Secrétaire Général at OVHcloud. Before that, they served as the Group General Counsel at Safran from September 2014 to December 2016. From June 2010 to September 2014, they held the position of Group General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer at DCNS. Adam also worked at Airbus Group as the General Counsel for Cassidian from January 2008 to May 2010, and as the VP Corporate Legal - EADS from June 1998 to December 2007. Before joining Airbus Group, they worked as a Corporate Finance Executive at Dresdner Kleinwort Benson from November 1996 to June 1998, and as a Solicitor specializing in Corporate Insolvency at Lovells from September 1988 to September 1994.

Adam Smith's education history includes multiple degrees and certifications. Adam started their education at UCL, where they earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree in Law from 1984 to 1987. After completing their LLB, they pursued further education in legal studies and obtained the Law Society Final Exams from The University of Law between 1987 and 1988.

Smith also pursued higher education in business and management. Adam attended London Business School and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from 1994 to 1996. Adam additionally participated in an MBA Exchange program with HEC Paris in 1995.

Furthermore, Smith specialized in various disciplines through their master's degrees. Adam studied History at Sheffield Hallam University from 2010 to 2013. Later, they expanded their knowledge in International Relations at Queen Mary University of London from 2016 to 2017. Smith also engaged in philosophical studies, earning a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Philosophy from the University of Wales Trinity Saint David between 2018 and 2022.

Smith developed expertise in English by pursuing a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in English from the University of Nottingham from 2021 to 2024.

Additionally, Smith acquired certifications in their field. Adam became a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England and Wales, obtaining the certification from the Solicitors Regulation Authority in 1990.

Smith also participated in several executive education programs. Adam completed the Leadership for Corporate Counsel program at Harvard Law School in 2010. Furthermore, they gained expertise in Strategic Negotiation through the Harvard Business School Executive Education program in 2008.

Overall, Adam Smith's education journey showcases a multidisciplinary approach, with degrees in law, business, history, philosophy, international relations, and English.

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  • Chief Legal Officer

    July, 2023 - present

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