Elena Wind
About Elena Wind
Elena Wind is a Senior Legal Counsel at Milestone Systems, specializing in data privacy laws and software licensing. She holds a Ph.D. in Competition Law and has extensive experience in various legal roles across multiple companies.
Work at Milestone
Elena Wind has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at Milestone Systems since 2022. In her current role, she acts as a legal lead on corporate strategic initiatives for the company, which specializes in video software solutions. She collaborates closely with Group Technology and IT procurement contracts, ensuring compliance with relevant legal standards. Her focus areas include data privacy laws and software licensing, which are critical in the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Elena Wind holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Competition Law from Aarhus University, where she studied from 2004 to 2007. She also earned a Master of Science (MS) in EU Business and Law from the same institution between 2000 and 2003. Additionally, she studied International Law and Legal Studies at Cleveland State University, where she was an exchange student from 1995 to 1996. Her foundational legal education includes a Master's degree from St. Petersburg State University, School of Law, completed from 1992 to 1997.
Professional Background
Elena Wind has extensive experience in legal roles across various organizations. Before joining Milestone Systems, she worked as Senior Legal Counsel at DSV - Global Transport and Logistics from 2020 to 2022 and as Senior Contract Manager at NNIT from 2016 to 2020. Her earlier positions include Contract Manager at Accenture from 2013 to 2016, Corporate Legal Counsel at FLSmidth in 2012, and Legal Counsel at Ferrosan A/S from 2010 to 2011. She began her legal career as a Lawyer at the Danish National Competition Authority from 2007 to 2010.
Achievements in Legal Practice
Elena Wind is part of a legal team at Milestone Systems that was recognized in the GC Powerlist Denmark teams 2023. This acknowledgment highlights her contributions to the legal field, particularly in the context of corporate law and compliance. Her role in leading legal initiatives and her expertise in data privacy and software licensing reflect her commitment to excellence in legal practice.