Aïssatou Bah
About Aïssatou Bah
Aïssatou Bah serves as the Head of Legal EMEA at Nexthink since 2022 and is a Charter Member at TechGC since 2021. She specializes in enterprise cloud services and has extensive experience in legal counsel roles, including previous positions at Adobe and Nexthink.
Work at Nexthink
Aïssatou Bah has been serving as the Head of Legal EMEA at Nexthink since 2022, based in Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. In this role, she leads the commercial legal practice across the EMEA region, providing support to regional Legal Counsels and managing escalations on various legal matters. Prior to her current position, she worked at Nexthink as a Legal Counsel from 2015 to 2020 and as a Senior Legal Counsel from 2020 to 2022. She also completed a two-month internship as an Intern Legal Counsel at Nexthink in 2015.
Education and Expertise
Aïssatou Bah holds multiple degrees from Paris-Sud University (Paris XI) and Université Toulouse 1 Capitole. She achieved a Bachelor's degree in Private Law from Paris-Sud University from 2005 to 2009. She also earned two Master's degrees: one in Business Law - Innovation, Communication and Culture Law from 2010 to 2011, and another in Intellectual Property Law and New Technologies from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she completed the CRFPA program at Paris-Sud University from 2012 to 2013. Her expertise includes drafting and negotiating agreements related to enterprise cloud services and SaaS transactions.
Professional Background
Before joining Nexthink, Aïssatou Bah worked as a Legal Counsel at Adobe for six months in 2013-2014. Her professional journey at Nexthink began with her internship in 2015, followed by her roles as Legal Counsel and Senior Legal Counsel. In 2021, she became a Charter Member at TechGC, where she has been involved for three years. Her background includes significant experience in corporate legal practices, risk management, and compliance within the technology sector.
Achievements in Legal Practice
In her current role, Aïssatou Bah collaborates with the SVP Legal and General Counsel to oversee global corporate, finance, and investment legal practices. She specializes in anticipating legal issues, estimating risks, and identifying proactive solutions. Her contributions extend to entity and regulatory management, providing senior-level advice on intellectual property strategy, product development, and licensing matters. She has developed efficient processes for EMEA contractual activities, ensuring compliance with public company standards.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
Aïssatou Bah emphasizes the importance of collaboration within her role at Nexthink. She drives efficient relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and cooperation across the organization. Her oversight includes regional verticals and special practice areas, such as the public sector and regulated industries. This collaborative approach enhances the effectiveness of legal operations and supports the strategic objectives of the company.