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CARLOS E. LANDAZABAL ANGELI

Avenida Los Cortijos Residencias Country Suites, Piso 9, Apt. 9C

Urbanizacion Campo Alegre, Caracas, Venezuela

H:+58.212-***-**** | U.S.: 713-***-**** | Mob:58-412-*******|*****************@*****.***

SENIOR CORPORATE COUNSEL - COMPLIANCE

Highly qualified attorney, with extensive experience directing legal departments and Corporate Affairs serving as resourceful advisor to internal and external business partners to create operational efficiencies and resolve critical business issues. Leverage comprehensive expertise of regulatory compliance and corporate law to develop high-impact strategies. Apply a hands-on approach, lead by example, and build consensus to meet the needs of a dynamic and changing professional environment. Proficient at drafting and negotiating domestic and international contracts and settling diverse litigation matters. Serve as a proactive change agent, skilled at devising strategies, implementing policies and procedures, and recommending best practices to support high-performing organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Policy Development & Process Reengineering

Corporate Management expertise

Corporate Image expertise External Counsel Management & Collaboration

Organizational & Thought Leadership Crisis Management & Business Continuity

FCPA & SEC Regulatory Compliance International & Diverse Legal Exposure

Contract Drafting & Negotiation Corporate Governance Matters

Litigation & Case Management Resourceful Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENTS

KIMBERLY-CLARK | Caracas, Venezuela, May 2009-December 2010

Director of Legal and Corporate Affairs

Develop, execute, and oversee public relations, social responsibility, Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA) compliance, regulatory, code of conduct, and security initiatives for a consumer goods company that generates $540 million locally. Oversee a 25-person department and maintain a $2 million operating budget. Perform strategic and tactical legal activities, including reducing legal fees, risk management, and drafting and negotiating contracts, including the purchase raw materials, sale of finished products, and advertising agreements.

Key Accomplishments:

• Overhauled the legal department and implemented a web-based contract filing system, which resulted in a 30% reduction in operating expenses and obtained “well control” rating from a PWC audit.

• Reengineered the security department, consolidated 15 redundant jobs, and realized a $500,000 cost savings in 6 months; eliminated robbery incidents, which averaged 5 monthly. Devised a protection and evacuation plan and manual.

• Resolved a labor strike, successfully reopening a factory, preserving $45 million monthly sales volume.

• Redesigned social responsibility program; instituted Smiles and Good Neighbor initiatives focused on health care and disease prevention, which resulted in positive corporate image, high employee morale, respect from local communities, and attainment of an operating license.

• Devised a comprehensive local compliance program; trained employees on industry regulations and procedures in alignment with government inspections. Contributed to the development of a global, standardized compliance program; participated in drafting a manual and due diligence instructions and conducting international audits.

• Managed 50 labor litigation cases; successfully won 70%, settled 25%, and lost 5%. Settled 27 cases with a minimal $100,000 financial impact compared to a potential $2 million liability.

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BAKER HUGHES INC. | Caracas, Venezuela, 1998-2009

Managing Region Counsel, Latin America

Directed and grew the legal department; hired and managed a team of 9 attorneys. Oversaw FCPA, code of conduct, anti-boycott law, and export control regulation compliance throughout the Latin America region, which produced $1 billion in annual sales volume. Developed code of conduct and compliance manuals and trained employees. Drafted and negotiated contracts with international clients, including Exxon-Mobil, BP, and Shell. Collaborated with domestic and international law firms to address diverse legal matters, including compliance with local laws, taxes, and risk management strategies.

Key Accomplishments:

• Designed and executed $600 million integrated project in multiple countries, including Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, and Ecuador. Negotiated a $500 million integrated oil drilling project in Mexico.

• Created a formalized compliance program, advised managers on FCPA regulations and guidelines, and collaborated with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to conduct investigations and audits.

• Litigated over 100 cases; settled $3 million worth of labor claims, achieved 100% success rate. Avoided a $20 million claim with a major client through effective negotiation.

• Established and represented foreign entities in Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras, Costa Rica, and Aruba. Drafted contracts with Valero Refinery for chemical treatment and supply in Aruba; engaged other refineries in drilling programs.

• Interviewed by Latin Lawyer Magazine in the article "Complying with Baker Hughes" in June 2005.

• Developed a crisis management team and established operating procedures, which preserved business continuity during an oil strike and a labor claims issue. Advised on the labor strike in Venezuela and rapidly reopened operations with minimal impact. The matter entitled "Carlos Landazabal Case," was addressed in the Supreme Court and studied for jurisprudence at law schools.

• Negotiated and settled a $25 million claim with PDVSA; received Chairman’s Award in 2004 and 2006.

MARAVEN, S.A. (PDVSA) | Caracas, Venezuela, 1995-1998

Attorney, International Legal Department

Negotiated and drafted contracts for exploration, production, and commercialization of gasoline and motor oil products; secured $200 million third-round, oil opening project. Served as corporate secretary of Proesca, a PDVSA affiliate dedicated to international industrialization of refinery streams.

Early Career:

Associate, BUFETE RODRIGUEZ MACHADO, '94- 95 | Legal Assistant, FALCON MUSKUS ABOGADOS, ’90-‘93

EDUCATION

TRACE INTERNATIONAL

TRACE Anti-Bribery Specialist Accreditation (in-process)

IE/NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

Executive LLM (in-process)

UNIVERSIDAD CATOLICA ANDRES BELLO, Venezuela

Master of Science in Commercial Law (1998)

Juris Doctor (1994)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BAR MEMBERSHIP: Caracas Bar, since 1994

TRAINING: Management Training, Thunderbird University, Phoenix, AZ, 2006 |Management Training, Performance Leadership, Houston, TX, 2003 | Antitrust Seminar, ABA, Park City, UT, 2002 |Management Course, MTI, Aberdeen, Scotland, 2000

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY: Spanish (Native); English (Fluent), French (basic), Chinese (Basic)

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS: Arbitration and Legal Director Committee Member; Venezuelan American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VENAMCHAM);

Founder & Director, Legal Oil Chamber of Venezuela.

British Venezuelan Chamber,

International Bar Association (IBA),

Colombian Venezuelan Chamber, Latin America Corporate Counsel (LACCA)

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