Svenja Partu
General Counsel, thyssenkrupp Polysius GmbH, Germany
Svenja Partu is a seasoned trilingual senior legal director with over 12 years of in-house legal experience. She excels in leading complex construction contract negotiations across various jurisdictions, including the US, South America, Southeast Asia, and Europe, under both civil and common law regimes. Her expertise extends to managing international legal teams, corporate governance, internal restructuring, M&A activities, and carve-out processes. Svenja effectively bridges legal and business needs, fostering collaboration with C-suite executives, sales, finance, and execution teams.
Professional Experience
Thyssenkrupp Polysius, Germany
As Senior Legal Director at Thyssenkrupp Polysius, Svenja provided global legal leadership within a business unit with an order intake volume of €1 billion and 5,000 employees. She led a team of eight lawyers, focusing on drafting and negotiating EPC and EP contracts, long-term service agreements, R&D contracts, M&A transactions, dispute resolution, and corporate legal matters. A notable achievement was the successful out-of-court settlement of an ICC arbitration under Mexican law, involving complex negotiations with multiple stakeholders.
Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions, Germany
Svenja advised sales, procurement, and contract execution teams on industrial projects in South America, Southeast Asia, and Europe. She played a key role in negotiating a major EPC contract with a Bolivian state-owned company, successfully signing one of the business unit’s major contracts in 2016.
Thyssenkrupp System Engineering, Germany
In this role, Svenja provided legal advice in the automotive sector for all business divisions of the company. She specialized in drafting and negotiating contracts and provided in-house legal training. Her support was crucial for the Lightweight Solutions unit, particularly in negotiating just-in-time supply contracts with OEMs and managing legal issues during contract execution.
Languages
German (Native)
English (Business Fluent)
Spanish (Very Good)
Education and Training
Svenja is a fully qualified lawyer with education from the Regional Appeal Court in Hamm and the University of Muenster. She has completed specialized training in leadership, corporate governance, and various legal areas.
Svenja Partu’s extensive legal experience, multilingual skills, and leadership abilities make her a valuable asset to any multinational corporation. Her strategic alignment of legal and business objectives ensures successful outcomes in complex global environments.
