Olivier Sulik
About Olivier Sulik
Olivier Sulik is the Legal Director at Thyssenkrupp in Aix - Marseille - Provence Metropolis, France, with over 20 years of experience in legal and compliance roles across various sectors and regions.
Current Position at Thyssenkrupp
Olivier Sulik serves as the Legal Director at Thyssenkrupp, located in the Aix-Marseille-Provence Metropolis in France. He holds overall responsibility for the Quality & OSH functions, which include corporate, commercial, contract management, disputes or litigations (including arbitration and mediation), partnerships, and insurances. Furthermore, he is involved in managing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and carve-out activities for the company.
Previous Roles and Experience
Olivier Sulik has held various senior legal positions at multiple multinational corporations. He served as the Legal Director and Ethics & Compliance Officer on an interim management mission at Tractebel | Engie in 2022 in the Paris Area. Before that, he was the Legal Director at ODAS from 2017 to 2022, based in the Paris Area. He also worked as Legal Director at Vinci Construction Grand Projets from 2013 to 2017 in Qatar, and at SAUR, where he initially served as International Legal Manager from 2006 to 2010 in the Paris region and later as Procurement & Contracts Senior Director from 2010 to 2013 in Saudi Arabia.
Academic Background
Olivier Sulik has a robust educational background in law and business management. He studied Law at the University of Leicester and Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III). Additionally, he completed studies in Administration and Business Management at INSEAD, where he also finished a specialized negotiation program. This diverse education underpins his dual expertise in civil law and common law.
International Experience and Specializations
With over 20 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) across EMEA, USA, and Asia, Olivier Sulik is well-versed in managing international and multidisciplinary teams. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including defense, high tech, construction (major infrastructure projects), energy/environment, and manufacturing. He specializes in corporate/commercial transactions, M&A, intellectual property, joint ventures, and litigation/arbitration. Olivier has significant experience in handling different types of contracts, such as EP, EPC, EPCM, maintenance, supply, and installation.
Professional Recognition and Memberships
Olivier Sulik is ranked in Legal 500, recognizing his skill in managing international and multidisciplinary legal teams. He is a member of the International Association for Contract and Commercial Management (IACCM), indicating his standing in the professional community. Throughout his career, he has developed a solid track record in both private and public sector projects, including public-private partnerships (PPP).