Milagros Vernengo
About Milagros Vernengo
Milagros Vernengo is the Compliance & Ethics Lead for Australia & New Zealand at Bristol Myers Squibb, based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. She has extensive experience in legal and compliance roles across various companies and holds dual citizenship in Argentina and Italy.
Current Position at Bristol Myers Squibb
Milagros Vernengo serves as the Compliance & Ethics Lead for Australia & New Zealand at Bristol Myers Squibb. She is based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, where she oversees the company's compliance programs, focusing on adherence to both local and international regulatory frameworks. Her role encompasses implementing ethical guidelines and anti-corruption measures to ensure the company's operations align with legal standards.
Previous Experience at Amgen
Before her current role, Milagros Vernengo was the Head of Compliance, Legal & Data Privacy at Amgen Argentina. She worked in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 2020 to 2021. In this position, she managed compliance and legal affairs, with a significant focus on data privacy regulations and ensuring the company's adherence to legal standards within the healthcare sector.
Legal & Compliance Roles in Latin America
Milagros Vernengo has considerable experience in legal and compliance roles throughout Latin America. She served as the Legal & Compliance Manager for the Latam South Hub at Bristol Myers Squibb from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Legal Counsel at BASF Argentina S.A. from 2016 to 2018. Her extensive background also includes a pivotal role as Senior Lawyer at Monsanto Latam South between 2011 and 2015, demonstrating her long-standing expertise in corporate law within the region.
Educational Background in Compliance and Law
Milagros Vernengo has a robust educational foundation in law and compliance. She earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from La Plata National University (UNLP) from 2001 to 2005. She further specialized with a Master's degree in Corporate Law from Austral University in 2006-2007 and from Alcalá University - Santander Bank Business School (CIFF) in 2009-2010. Additionally, she pursued Compliance studies at Seton Hall University School of Law, obtaining the Latin America Healthcare Compliance Certification Program in 2018, and received the Leadership Professional in Ethics & Compliance (LPEC) Certification from IAE Business School in 2019.
Mergers and Acquisitions Expertise
Milagros Vernengo has significant experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A). During her seven years at Estudio O'Farrell, she provided corporate legal advice on large M&A transactions, complex contractual matters, real estate transactions, and product liability issues. Her role as outside counsel was instrumental in assisting both domestic and foreign clients navigate the complexities of corporate law and business acquisitions.