Virginien Leost
About Virginien Leost
Virginien Leost is an Associate Director at Breakwater Solutions, with over 20 years of experience in consulting services and legal operations management. He has held various roles in notable organizations, including Novartis and CPA Global, and specializes in legal operations transformation and legal technology strategy.
Work at Breakwater Solutions
Virginien Leost has served as Associate Director at Breakwater Solutions since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging innovative solutions to enhance the legal community's operations. His expertise in legal operations transformation and legal technology strategy is instrumental in driving efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.
Previous Experience in Legal Operations
Before joining Breakwater Solutions, Virginien Leost accumulated extensive experience in legal operations. He worked at Novartis as Group Legal Operations Manager from 2009 to 2019, where he managed various legal operations initiatives. Prior to that, he held the position of Senior Implementation Consultant at CPA Global from 2005 to 2009, contributing to the implementation of legal solutions. His career also includes a brief tenure at Zürcher Kantonalbank in 2021 and a role as Senior Manager at Kroll from 2019 to 2021.
Education and Expertise
Virginien Leost holds a Master of Computer Applications (MCA) from ITESCIA, where he studied Change Management and ERP Integration from 1999 to 2001. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on Commercial Web Platforms from ITESCIA between 1997 and 1999. His educational background supports his specialization in legal operations transformation and legal technology strategy.
Career Background
Virginien Leost's career spans over 20 years in consulting services and managing central legal operations. He began his professional journey at MDS Pharma Services as a Support Application Engineer from 2001 to 2004 in Paris. His diverse roles across various organizations have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of legal operations and technology.