“Hon blir chefsjurist på Cint: juridiken är ingen bromskloss“ was originally published [in Swedish] by Sarah Johansson in Dagens Judrik.
The article has been translated into English below:
With extensive experience in tech and large international corporations, Mikaela Bielke, as the new General Counsel, will help drive Cint’s continued global expansion in market insights and research.
She is responsible for a broad portfolio within, among other things, legal, regulatory compliance, information security and corporate governance. In addition to her overall responsibility, Mikaela leads an international team of twelve people – an organization that is a strategic resource for the entire company, according to a press release.
“From the first conversation with Cint’s management, it was clear that they did not see law as a hindrance, but as a strategic partner in achieving business goals. It suits me perfectly – I want to contribute to the company’s strategy and future, not just minimize risks,” she says.
Global company
Cint has its roots in Stockholm but is today a global company with customers and partners all over the world. Taking a place in an international context was an important factor behind the decision to accept.
“As a lawyer, it is incredibly stimulating to work on complex issues in an international environment. But what really attracted me was the combination of global presence, ambitious vision and technology-driven innovation. Cint is a forward-thinking market-leading pioneer that, with the help of a well-developed ecosystem, automation and AI, is changing how data can be collected and used in completely new ways,” says Mikaela Bielke.
“What really attracted me [to Cint] was the combination of global presence, ambitious vision and technology-driven innovation. Cint is a forward-thinking market-leading pioneer that, with the help of a well-developed ecosystem, automation and AI, is changing how data can be collected and used in completely new ways.”
Mikaela Bielke
General Counsel, Cint
She particularly highlights the opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and law – navigating a complex, dynamic and rapidly changing landscape. Cint can make the biggest difference for its clients and partners by offering unparalleled data quality and reliability.
“With robust legal frameworks and our technology’s ability to validate and verify data sources, we can provide our customers and partners with high-quality insights that can be trusted. This allows us to create long-term value,” she says.
Background in tech
Mikaela Bielke has a background in both fast-growing tech companies and large international corporations. At Budbee (now Instabee), she built a legal function in a company with an extreme growth rate, which was an important experience.
Previous roles at, among others, H&M, Billerud, a law firm and the Ministry of Justice have given her deep knowledge in corporate governance and global compliance.
“The combination of having worked in both scaleups and established international environments allows me to combine innovation and action with sustainable corporate governance. That is exactly the combination needed in a company like Cint,” she says.
Cint’s innovation journey
During her first year, she looks forward to both strengthening the legal foundation and actively contributing to the company’s innovation journey.
“My focus is to integrate legal and compliance with the company’s ambitious innovation agenda. I look forward to working closely with colleagues across functions and contributing my experience to build the legal and strategic foundation that will take us to Cint’s next chapter,” says Mikaela Bielke.
Check out the full article published by Dagens Judrik
