Sylvia Parienté
About Sylvia Parienté
Sylvia Parienté serves as the Legal Director for EMEA/APAC at Axway, where she has worked since 2020. With extensive experience in legal counsel and contract negotiation across various companies, she specializes in data privacy laws and oversees legal aspects of strategic deals in multiple regions.
Work at Axway
Sylvia Parienté has served as the Legal Director EMEA/APAC at Axway since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, including the EU GDPR. She collaborates with management, commercial, and financial teams to draft, review, approve, and negotiate various agreements. Additionally, she oversees the legal aspects of strategic deals across multiple regions and markets within the EMEA and APAC regions. Prior to her current position, she worked at Axway as Senior Legal Counsel EMEA/APAC from 2013 to 2019.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Axway, Sylvia Parienté held several legal positions in various companies. She worked at Safran as Legal Counsel for 11 months in 2012-2013. Prior to that, she was a Senior Contract Negotiator at IBM United Kingdom Ltd for 11 months in 2011-2012. Her experience also includes a role as Contracts Specialist - EMEA at Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, from 2006 to 2010, and as Legal Adviser at Motorola Mobile Devices from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Sylvia Parienté studied at Université Toulouse 1 Capitole, where she earned a Master's degree in International Business Law from 1999 to 2004. Her educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in legal principles, particularly in the areas of business law and compliance. This expertise is evident in her ability to provide legal advice and guidance on best practices and policies that facilitate business growth and innovation.
Legal Acumen and Industry Knowledge
Sylvia Parienté has developed strong legal acumen and a deep understanding of industry challenges and opportunities, particularly in the computer software, information technology, and services sectors. Her extensive experience across various legal roles has enabled her to navigate complex legal landscapes and contribute effectively to the organizations she has worked with.