Dave Hart succeeds Maria Rocha Barros as President of ACC Europe

Dave Hart (PICTURED) has been appointed as the new President of ACC Europe – Association of Corporate Counsel, succeeding Maria Rocha Barros at the head of Europe’s largest community of in-house lawyers.

Aa a long-standing member of the ACC Europe Board, Hart has contributed to the association’s growth, helped navigate the challenges of the pandemic, and supported the development of its long-term strategy, Shift2030. He currently serves as Head of Legal Affairs for Europe and Latin America at Ericsson, following a career in senior legal leadership roles at BT, Barclays, Morgan Stanley, after starting in Allen & Overy.

In his inaugural message, Hart stated: “I’m honoured to be stepping into the role of President of this wonderful association. It’s a huge privilege to follow in the footsteps of Maria Barros, whose energy, dedication, and vision has left such a positive mark on our community. I’ve seen first-hand how our members support, inspire, and learn from one another, and that spirit of togetherness is what makes ACC Europe so special. I’m excited to work with our leadership team to keep building connections, sharing ideas, and driving forward our ambitious long-term vision, Shift2030, so we can continue to be the indispensable peer-to-peer community for in-house counsel across Europe.”