Elena Montalto
About Elena Montalto
Elena Montalto serves as Senior Legal Counsel at The North Face, where she focuses on legal support for market expansion and contract management. She has extensive experience in the legal field, having previously worked at VF Corporation and Timberland.
Current Role at The North Face
Elena Montalto serves as Senior Legal Counsel at The North Face, a VF Company, since 2022. She is based in Stabio, Canton Ticino, Svizzera, and works on-site. In her role, she provides legal support for various initiatives, ensuring compliance with legal standards. She collaborates with Brand Marketing, Product Stewardship, and Sustainability teams to enhance compliance related to product claims and marketing materials. Her focus is on facilitating effective communication and teamwork with key stakeholders to support the growth and innovation of The North Face and VF Corporation.
Previous Experience at VF Corporation
Prior to her current position, Elena Montalto worked at VF Corporation as Senior Legal Counsel from 2016 to 2022. During her six years in this role, she was based in Stabio, Canton Ticino, Svizzera. Her responsibilities included providing legal support for the company's expansion into new European markets, focusing on business integration from a legal perspective. This experience contributed to her expertise in navigating complex legal landscapes within the corporate environment.
In-House Legal Counsel at Timberland
Elena Montalto held the position of In-House Legal Counsel at Timberland, a VF Company, from 2013 to 2016. She worked on-site in Stabio, Canton Ticino, Svizzera, for three years. In this role, she provided legal guidance and support to the Timberland brand, contributing to the company's legal strategies and operations within the European market.
Educational Background in Law
Elena Montalto studied at Università degli Studi di Milano, where she achieved a Laurea Magistrale LM in Giurisprudenza from 1984 to 1988. Her education provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices, which she has applied throughout her career in various legal roles within the corporate sector.