Gonzalo Garcia Lussardi

Considered by Legal 500 as one of the 100 most influential and innovative in-house counsel in Latin America (Top Corporate Lawyers). Flexible and practical counsel with vast experience in Latin America and substantial expertise in regulated markets and market disruptive products and services. Strategic advisor for American and International companies doing business across different geographies -Latam, USA, and Europe- on all aspects of corporate, commercial, litigation, government affairs, and compliance matters. With strong abilities for teamwork. Focused on results and discipline in the execution, service excellence, and helping business to grow. With a broad view not limited to the legal standpoint, I am a creative, passionate entrepreneur capable of inspiring and leading teams. A reliable person who enjoys interacting in diverse cultural contexts.

Johnson Controls, Vice President & Regional General Counsel, 2016–Present  -ADT Subscriber EMEALA & Latam-

Lead a team of in-house counsel overseeing legal and compliance matters for Latin America, involving 80 subsidiaries across 21 countries, 6 lines of business, and more than 15 manufacturing plants. Establish legal and regulatory best practices across the region and oversee commercial transactions for the direct business, SaaS and product distribution channels across the region, as well as litigation, risk, strategic decision-making, and arbitrations. Proactively advising the business on the impact of new regulations. Effectively managing external costs to provide timely and best-in-class legal support. 

• Realized significant efficiency in productivity and savings for the company by driving comprehensive process improvements:
  1. 100% Compliance with National and State Regulatory Agencies: telecommunications, national/state security regulations, and personal data protection across multiple geographies. 
  2. Leadership in Business Chambers for Regulatory Engagement: Spearheading interactions and relationships with regulatory bodies through active involvement in business chambers. 
  3. 80% reduction in litigation claim amounts by the elimination of root cause and early deviation detection;
  4. 40% reduction of the overall legal department cost, through negotiations with law firms, proper resource allocation and technology; 
  5. 40% reduction in the contract review time by incorporating software and automation and standardization into the process, and
  6. 70% reduction of Accounts Receivables.
• Successfully implemented 15+ Merger & Acquisition operations and several carve-outs. 

Tyco Fire & Security, Boca Raton, FL

Associate Director – Corporate & Compliance Counsel LATAM, 2014– 2016

In addition to directing international legal and compliance affairs for Latin American regional operations, served as a business partner, leading the entry into new markets and introducing new products and services into targeted territories. 

• Created business-specific compliance programs for subsidiaries, thereby considerably reducing risk.
• Coordinated and delivered training for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), antitrust, and data privacy policies and practices for 5,000+ employees, with a 98% attendance rate.
• Reduced the average investigation cycle by 25%.

Tyco Argentina and Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sr. Corporate Counsel (Argentina, Uruguay, Bolivia, Paraguay, Colombia) and Indirect Channel 2008-2014

Managed all legal, regulatory, public affairs, and compliance matters for ADT, Sensormatic, and Tyco Flow Control business units. Oversaw a team of more than six in-house counsel and 20 law firms, providing services on time, and meeting and exceeding customer expectations. Collaborated in the decision-making process of each business unit.

• Positioned the company as a market leader by representing the company before sector chambers and trade associations, government offices, and other forums.
• Reduced labor and civil litigations by 85%, and negotiated 70 distribution agreements. 

Yale University logo Yale University -  Business School - Management Program for Lawyers,  2014

Universidad de 'San Andrés'​ ​ Business Administration, High Technology and Telecommunications Management 2001 - 2002

University of Buenos Aires. Attorney, LawAttorney, Law 1991 - 1998

Sagrada Familia, Bachelor's degree 1986 - 1990