Cristina Serrano
About Cristina Serrano
Cristina Serrano serves as the Chief Operating Officer at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2006. She plays a key role in local strategy formulation and oversees various departments while managing a team of around 200 people in Madrid.
Current Role at Linklaters
Cristina Serrano serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2006. In this role, she is a member of the People Subcommittee of the Global Executive Committee. She plays a significant role in formulating and implementing local strategies within the firm. Her responsibilities include overseeing the management of various departments such as Finance, Human Resources, Marketing and Business Development, Knowledge and Learning, Information Technology, and Operations. She manages a team of approximately 200 people in the Madrid office and reports directly to the National Managing Partner.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Before her current role, Cristina Serrano worked at Linklaters as a Business Manager from 2000 to 2006. During her six years in this position, she gained valuable experience in the operational aspects of the firm, which contributed to her subsequent promotion to COO. Her tenure at Linklaters has provided her with a deep understanding of the firm's structure and operations.
Education and Expertise
Cristina Serrano has a solid educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) from Universidad de Deusto, where she studied from 1984 to 1989. Following this, she obtained a Master of Hotel Management from the University of Houston, completing her studies from 1990 to 1992. Currently, she is furthering her education at ThePowerMBA, focusing on Business Expert - Gestión y Administración de empresas since 2021.
Background
Cristina Serrano's early education includes studies at Colegio M.M. Irlandesas. Her diverse educational background in business administration and hotel management has equipped her with a unique skill set applicable to her roles in corporate management. Her career at Linklaters, spanning over two decades, reflects her commitment to the legal services sector and her ability to lead large teams effectively.