Katalin Dr. Kiss
About Katalin Dr. Kiss
Katalin Dr. Kiss is the Senior Legal Manager (Head of Equity Plans, Legal) at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany, with extensive experience in corporate and securities law.
Current Position at Delivery Hero
Katalin Dr. Kiss holds the position of Senior Legal Manager (Head of Equity Plans, Legal) at Delivery Hero in Berlin, Germany. In this role, she is responsible for the legal aspects of the company's share-based compensation plans. Her responsibilities include overseeing exercise windows, capital increases, share issuance, trading, and director's dealings for Delivery Hero's equity plans. Her extensive experience and deep understanding of equity plans make her a key asset in the company's legal team.
Previous Roles and Experience
Katalin has a rich history with Delivery Hero, having worked in various positions since 2016. She first joined as a Legal Assistant from 2016 to 2018, then served as a Legal Associate from 2018 to 2020. From 2020 to 2022, she took on the role of Manager / Legal Counsel, before being promoted to her current role in 2022. She has also previously worked at Dentons as an Executive Legal Assistant to the M&A and PE partner/co-chair of the global PE, and at White & Case LLP as a Legal Assistant in the M&A / Corporate division.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Katalin holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Financial & Commercial Law from King's College London, completed between 2021 and 2023. She also earned a Juris Doctor from Károli Gáspár University, completed from 2017 to 2020. Prior to this, she studied law at Eötvös Loránd University from 2013 to 2017. Katalin's education began at Puskas Tivadar Secondary (Telecommunication) Vocational and High School, where she obtained a General + Vocational Education Certificate in Information Technology and Engineering from 2005 to 2011.
Key Contributions at Delivery Hero
Katalin played a vital role in the roll-over of Delivery Hero's employee virtual share program into a stock option program during the company's IPO at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2017. She led the syndicate KYC process and share settlements for the IPO and earned full ownership of legal aspects of the company's share-based compensation plans during this critical phase. Her extensive knowledge of German corporate and securities law has been instrumental in managing the company's equity plans through various stages, including start-up, IPO consolidation, interim solutions, post-IPO programs, and DAX entry.
Participation in Industry Panels
Katalin has been an active participant in various panel discussions that focus on capital market law and equity plans. Her involvement in these discussions highlights her expertise and thought leadership in the field, making her a respected voice in the industry.