Head of Legal/In-House Counsel
FLSmidth Pty Limited
Virna is the Head of Legal / In-House Counsel at FLSmidth Pty Limited. Virna is a seasoned risk mitigator with over 18 years of local and international in-house legal experience across various industries. Her role involves providing strategic legal advice aligned with business objectives and contributing to shaping business strategies and fostering cultural change. With a strong focus on diversity, Virna believes in the value of different opinions, opportunities, and growth, and she is driven by her interest in commercial law and supporting businesses in achieving their goals.
Risk Mitigator.
What are the first three words you think of when you hear the word ‘diversity’?
Different opinions, opportunity, growth.
What do you think it will take to develop truly diverse thinking within the legal industry?
People showing respect and understanding the positive changes that different opinions can bring to the legal industry.
What was your main driver to enter the legal industry?
I was interested in commercial law and wanted to support businesses to achieve their commercial outcomes.