Ramona Mateiu
About Ramona Mateiu
Ramona Mateiu serves as the General Counsel at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2017. With a background in law and economics, she has extensive experience in legal roles within the company and other organizations.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Ramona Mateiu has been serving as General Counsel at ThoughtWorks since 2017, contributing to the company's legal strategy and compliance efforts in the Greater Chicago Area. Prior to her current role, she held various legal positions within the organization, including Deputy General Counsel for seven months in 2017 and Associate General Counsel from 2006 to 2008 and again from 2009 to 2017. During her tenure, she also served as the head of legal for ThoughtWorks North America, overseeing legal operations and compliance across the region.
Education and Expertise
Ramona Mateiu earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education at the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (J.D.) from 2000 to 2003. Her academic background in economics and law provides a strong foundation for her legal expertise, particularly in corporate law and compliance.
Background
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Ramona Mateiu worked as a Corporate Associate at Schiff Hardin LLP from 2003 to 2005. She also held a legal role at PrivateBancorp, which is now part of CIBC. Her career at ThoughtWorks began in 2006, and she has since accumulated significant experience in various legal capacities within the organization, demonstrating a commitment to legal excellence and compliance.
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
In her current role as General Counsel, Ramona Mateiu is responsible for overseeing all legal matters for ThoughtWorks, including compliance and risk management. She also holds the titles of Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance Officer, indicating her leadership in shaping the company's legal framework and ensuring adherence to regulations. Her extensive experience in legal roles within the tech industry positions her as a key figure in navigating complex legal challenges.