Alejandro is passionate about technology and has focused his career in understanding how it can help improve the lives of people around the world.
He joins from Novartis, where he was Global Legal Head for Immunology, overseeing the legal affairs function of the International Immunology division. Prior to that he was Global Legal Head for Customer Experience, Platforms and Data, in charge of the global legal strategy and implementation for Novartis Pharma on topics related to new technologies and AI applied to the industry. His experience at Novartis includes dealing with large tech companies, start ups and other pharma companies. Alejandro joined Novartis in 2018 and previously was in in charge of legal and regulatory affairs at Apple for Southern Europe, based in Milan. Prior to Apple he was an associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Madrid and Barcelona.
He oversees a wide range of legal topics, navigating the intersection of the tech and the pharma industries, is experienced in complex regulatory and multijurisdictional legal issues.
Alejandro is Spanish, his academic background is in Spain (University of Zaragoza) and US (George Mason University), with postgraduate studies in the UK (King’s College) and Italy (Bocconi University). In the past he has been honored as a leading lawyer in his practice for technology, including in Legal 500’s Top GCs in Italy and has participated as invited lecturer in several leading academic institutions like Bocconi University (Milan) on topics regarding the challenges presented by new technologies. He is currently an invited lecturer in ETH Zurich and University of Zurich, on topics related to pharma and law.
Alex is based in Basel and spends his spare time hiking, cycling and discovering the Swiss Alps. If it gives vertigo, feels cold or makes you sweat, chances are he is around! He is an avid eater and is always curious to try a new recipe.