Romanie Dendooven
About Romanie Dendooven
Romanie Dendooven serves as the General Counsel at GS1 in the Brussels Metropolitan Area, a position she has held since 2024. She has a robust legal background, including significant roles at Anheuser-Busch InBev and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP.
Current Role at GS1
Romanie Dendooven serves as General Counsel at GS1, a position she has held since 2024. Based in the Brussels Metropolitan Area, she has been in this role for 8 months. In her capacity as General Counsel, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance within the organization.
Previous Experience at Anheuser-Busch InBev
Prior to her current role, Romanie Dendooven worked at Anheuser-Busch InBev in various legal capacities. She served as Legal & Corporate Affairs Director for the BENEFRALUX region from 2020 to 2024, and as Legal & Corporate Affairs Director for BU Central from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she held the position of Head of Legal Belgium & Luxembourg from 2018 to 2019 and Global Legal Manager for ABI International from 2015 to 2016. Her tenure at Anheuser-Busch InBev included leadership roles that required extensive stakeholder management.
Board Membership at Belgian Brewers
Romanie Dendooven was a Board Member at Belgian Brewers - Belgische Brouwers - Brasseurs Belges from 2019 to 2024. During her five-year term, she contributed to the organization's governance and strategic direction, engaging with various stakeholders in the brewing industry.
Legal Career at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP
Romanie Dendooven began her legal career at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP, where she worked as an Associate in both New York and Brussels from 2010 to 2015. She also served as a Summer Associate in 2007 and completed a Stagiaire position from 2008 to 2009. Her experience at this prestigious law firm provided her with a strong foundation in corporate law and international legal practices.
Educational Background
Romanie Dendooven holds an LL.M. from Columbia Law School, which she completed in 2010. She also studied law at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, earning a graduate degree in 2008, and at Ghent University, where she obtained another graduate degree in law in 2008. Her educational background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles and practices.