Christian Matton
About Christian Matton
Christian Matton serves as the Chief Legal Officer at IBA since 2018, bringing extensive legal experience from previous roles at Nestlé Skin Health, Varian Medical Systems, and UCB, among others.
Current Role at IBA
Christian Matton serves as the Chief Legal Officer at IBA, a position he has held since 2018. He operates from the Brussels Area, Belgium, where he oversees the legal affairs of the company. His responsibilities include managing legal compliance, risk management, and corporate governance. Matton's role is critical in ensuring that IBA adheres to legal standards and regulations within the industry.
Previous Experience at Nestlé Skin Health
Before joining IBA, Christian Matton worked at Nestlé Skin Health as Vice President, Corporate General Counsel from 2012 to 2018. During his six years in this role, he was based in the Lausanne Area, Switzerland. His responsibilities included overseeing legal matters related to the company's operations and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Legal Leadership at Varian Medical Systems
Christian Matton held the position of Legal Director for Europe, Middle East, Africa, CIS, and India at Varian Medical Systems International AG from 2010 to 2012. His tenure lasted for two years, during which he managed legal affairs across multiple regions, focusing on compliance and regulatory issues pertinent to the medical systems industry.
Education and Legal Expertise
Christian Matton studied at Ghent University, where he earned a Master of Law and a Special Master in European Law from 1983 to 1990. He also attended Koninlijk Atheneum Veurne for his earlier education. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in legal roles across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals and medical systems.
Career Progression in Legal Roles
Throughout his career, Christian Matton has held various significant legal positions. He worked at UCB as General Counsel Pharma and Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia from 1993 to 2005. He also served as General Counsel for Eidetica Biopharma activities at Biogen Idec from 2008 to 2010 and as Vice President Legal & Intellectual Property at Innogenetics NV from 2005 to 2008. His diverse experience spans over two decades in the legal field.