Filipa Ferreira Leitão, head of legal at Bauer Media Audio

Filipa Ferreira Leitão has been appointed the new head of legal at Bauer Media Audio Portugal. She joins from Nestlé Portugal, where she served as legal counsel.

With experience in technology law, data protection, competition, consumer law, advertising and regulatory matters, Filipa Ferreira Leitão will now lead the company’s legal strategy, ensuring comprehensive legal support across the different business areas, while strengthening compliance, data protection and institutional relations. She holds a law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon and a master’s degree from the Portuguese Catholic University, and has previously worked at NOS, Cuatrecasas, CCA Law Firm and Media Capital.

“I am taking on this new challenge at Bauer Media Audio Portugal with great enthusiasm. It is a dynamic, innovative organisation with a strong ambition for growth. I want to help ensure that the legal function is a true strategic partner to the business, supporting innovation while providing a solid, agile framework aligned with the challenges of a sector undergoing constant transformation,” says Filipa Ferreira Leitão.

Salvador Ribeiro, CEO of Bauer Media Audio Portugal, adds: “Filipa’s arrival represents a very significant reinforcement for Bauer Media Audio Portugal. Her experience, strategic vision and deep knowledge of legal and regulatory matters will be essential as we continue to evolve with ambition, ensuring an operation that is increasingly well prepared to respond to the challenges and opportunities of the market.”