Georgina Leonidou
About Georgina Leonidou
Georgina Leonidou serves as Senior Legal Counsel for EMEA at Workato, where she manages legal matters across the EMEA region and beyond. She has extensive experience in fintech and technology sectors, supported by a strong academic background in law and languages.
Work at Workato
Georgina Leonidou currently serves as Senior Legal Counsel for EMEA at Workato, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she manages legal matters primarily within the EMEA region, with responsibilities that also extend to the United States and Latin America. Her expertise in legal counsel is applied to various aspects of the company's operations, ensuring compliance and addressing legal challenges in a dynamic environment.
Education and Expertise
Georgina Leonidou has a comprehensive educational background in law and languages. She studied at the University of Bristol, earning a BA Joint Honours in Spanish and Portuguese with a 2:1 classification from 1998 to 2002. She furthered her legal education at BPP Law School, where she completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) with commendation and obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Law (PDGL). Additionally, she holds a Master of Laws (LLM) in Maritime Law with distinction from City, University of London.
Background
Georgina Leonidou has a diverse professional background, having held senior in-house legal counsel positions in global fintech, technology, and software companies. Prior to her current role at Workato, she worked in private practice with law firms located in London, Singapore, Athens, and Madrid. She qualified as a Solicitor of England & Wales in 2008 with Latham & Watkins, a leading US law firm, marking the beginning of her in-house legal career.
Achievements
Georgina Leonidou possesses multilingual skills, being fluent in six languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, and Greek. This linguistic proficiency enhances her ability to navigate legal matters across different jurisdictions, particularly in her role covering the EMEA region. Her educational qualifications and extensive experience in both private practice and in-house legal roles contribute to her effectiveness as a legal counsel.