Company
Elisabeth Opie
Basic
Inhaberin, International Technology Lawyer, Office of Elisabeth Opie
Munich, Germany
Timeline
Professional experience for Elisabeth Opie
Current 7 years and 11 months, since Jul 2014
Senior Lecturer, International Alternative Dispute Resolution
Institut für Anwaltsrechts der Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Current 7 years and 11 months, since Jul 2014
International Technology Lawyer
Office of Elisabeth Opie
Elisabeth Opie BA LLB(Hons) LLM GAICD has almost 20 years’ international experience in the global innovation system. Holding senior legal and executive positions, Elisabeth has worked with industry, spin-offs, research organisations and government. She has extensive experience in international business transactions, policy advice, negotiation and alternative dispute resolution. Her legal and executive experience has been developed across sectors such as IT, automotive, aerospace, health and energy.
Current 10 years and 2 months, since Apr 2012
Board Member
Australian Business in Europe (Germany)
2 months, Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
Consultant
IHK München MediationsZentrum
2 years and 1 month, Jun 2011 - Jun 2013
Global Research Alliance Fellow
CSIRO/Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
Strategic analysis and identification of domestic and overseas market opportunities, with a view to focusing and advancing international cooperation, and entry into new markets.
4 months, Mar 2011 - Jun 2011
International Strategic Adviser
Australian Consulate and Trade Commisions, Frankfurt
Overseas assignment for CSIRO. Provide leadership to focus efforts of various stakeholders and clients, provide market analysis and advice, and be a point of interface between industry and applied research organisations.
2 years and 6 months, Oct 2008 - Mar 2011
Executive Secretary to CSIRO Board and Executive
CSIRO
Trusted adviser to the Board and Executive Team. Leading the CSIRO Board and Executive Office, designed and implemented governance and process improvements (bench-marked as best practice).
2003 - 2008
Practice Team Leader / Acting General Counsel
CSIRO
With expertise in IP-related matters, led and participated in multi-cultural and multidisciplinary transactions teams for a range of transactions (international alliances, M&A, joint ventures, company formation, demergers and windups, technology transfer and licensing) across multiple industry sectors (Information Communications and Technology, Mining, Automotive, Aerospace, Health, Food, Energy and Environment). 14 direct reports, and 42 indirect reports.
1998 - 2006
Senior Legal Counsel
CSIRO
1997 - 1998
Legal Counsel
CSIRO
Educational background for Elisabeth Opie
Master of Commercial Law
Melbourne University, Australia
International Taxation, International Financial Systems, Managing Resources and Processes
Master of Laws
Melbourne University, Australia
International trade law; intellectual property law
Bachleor of Laws (Honours)
Deakin University, Australia
Bachelor of Arts
La Trobe University, Australia
French, Philosophy
Languages
English
First language
German
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
Italian
Basic