Eric Napoli
About Eric Napoli
Eric Napoli serves as the VP of Legal Strategy at AirHelp in Madrid, specializing in complex IT contracts and sustainable legal strategies. He has extensive experience in legal counsel roles across various organizations and academic institutions, focusing on enterprise agility and innovative solutions in technology.
Work at AirHelp
Eric Napoli has been serving as the Vice President of Legal Strategy at AirHelp since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal strategies that align with the company's objectives. His position is based in Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain. Napoli's work involves navigating complex legal landscapes to support AirHelp's mission in the travel industry.
Previous Experience at Amadeus IT Group
Prior to joining AirHelp, Eric Napoli worked at Amadeus IT Group for six years, where he held the position of Senior Counsel, Legal Head of Airport IT, Rail and Innovation from 2016 to 2022. He previously served as Senior Legal Counsel at the same organization from 2010 to 2016. His responsibilities included drafting and negotiating complex IT and outsourcing contracts.
Education and Expertise
Eric Napoli holds a Juris Doctorate from American University Washington College of Law, where he studied from 1995 to 1998. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Philosophy from American University between 1990 and 1994. Additionally, he completed an MBA at IE Business School in 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in providing innovative legal solutions, particularly in biometrics and artificial intelligence.
Teaching Roles at IE Business School
Since 2016, Eric Napoli has been an Associate Professor at Headspring, by Financial Times & IE Business School, and has been teaching at IE Business School since 2019. His teaching focuses on legal studies and enterprise agility, contributing to the education of future leaders in the legal and business sectors.
Background in Legal and Business Education
Before his tenure at AirHelp and Amadeus IT Group, Eric Napoli served as Managing Director and Professor of Legal Studies at Instituto de Empresa from 2002 to 2005. His background includes a strong focus on decentralization, intrapreneurship, and sustainable development, enhancing his approach to legal strategy and education.