Penne Carter
About Penne Carter
Penne Carter is the Head of Commercial Legal & Compliance Australia at Bristol-Myers Squibb, with over 20 years of experience in legal and compliance roles across various industries.
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Penne Carter is the Head Of Commercial Legal & Compliance Australia at Bristol-Myers Squibb. She operates out of their office located at 4 Lexus Court, Mulgrave, Victoria, Australia.
Career at Bristol-Myers Squibb
Penne Carter is currently responsible for overseeing commercial legal and compliance functions within Australia at Bristol-Myers Squibb. Her role involves providing strategic legal direction, managing compliance risks, and contributing to multiple Diversity & Inclusion networks and committees. She plays a crucial role in shaping the legal and compliance landscape within the organization and was recognized for her efforts by becoming a finalist in the General Counsel of the Year category at the 2021 Women in Law Awards. Additionally, she won a global General Counsel Award from Bristol-Myers Squibb in 2021.
Professional Experience
Penne Carter has extensive professional experience spanning over 20 years. Her roles have included significant tenures at renowned organizations such as Hospira, where she served as the Legal Director Asia Pacific for Hospira operations from 2015 to 2017 and Legal Director Asia Pacific from 2012 to 2015. Previously, she worked at Mayne Pharma Limited as Legal Counsel from 2006 to 2011. Before that, she was a Senior Associate at Clayton Utz from 1998 to 2006 and a Legal Counsel at Mobil Oil Australia from 1996 to 1998.
Education and Background
Penne Carter studied Law at Monash University from 1990 to 1994. Prior to that, she completed her secondary education at Toorak College from 1984 to 1989. Her academic background has provided a solid foundation for her extensive career in the legal field.
Achievements in Legal and Compliance
Throughout her career, Penne Carter has contributed significantly to the legal and compliance landscape within various organizations. She has been involved in leading legal negotiations for substantial business deals and asset integrations following transformations and acquisitions. As a strategic partner, she has managed stakeholder relationships and provided advice on complex compliance issues. Her contributions extend to the Diversity & Inclusion domains, actively participating in committees like the D&I Committee, Women’s Network, and PRIDE.