Burçe Benderlioğlu İrde

Turkey, Istanbul

General Counsel at Ferrero

Profession: In-House Counsel

Industry: Consumer Goods

About:

I am a lawyer with 15 years of experience, combining extensive law firm and in-house expertise. In the first half of my career, I worked at a leading intellectual property law firm, where I advised clients on complex IP protection, enforcement, and commercialization matters. Over the past several years, I have transitioned to in-house roles within global FMCG companies, where I have developed deep expertise in competition law, data protection, and marketing and consumer law.

languages

English

Expertise:

AntitrustAntitrust LawCommercial disputesCompliance ProgrammesConsumer LawCopyrightIPLegal AdviceTrademarks

Experience:

Ferrero

General Counsel at Ferrero

August 2024 - Present • İstanbul, Turkey

As General Counsel for two Ferrero companies (Chocalate and Hazelnut), I lead all legal and compliance matters, overseeing a broad portfolio that includes corporate governance, commercial contracts, data protection, competition law, and marketing compliance. I act as a strategic business partner to senior management and member of board, balancing legal risk with commercial objectives to support sustainable growth, operational efficiency, and ethical business practices across all markets.

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