Ana PRADO BLANCO

Ana Prado Blanco is General Counsel at Mercedes-Benz France since January 2024.

Previously, she was General Counsel and Secretary of the Board of Directors at Mercedes-Benz Spain, overseeing the Legal Team in Iberia. Her responsibilities included the distribution of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars and vans in Spain and Portugal, and the manufacturing of Vito and V-Class vans at the Vitoria plant.

Ana has extensive experience in corporate governance, distribution, consumer law, competition law, and corporate governance. Passionate about LegalTech and digitalization, her academic journey through various prestigious European universities has enriched her expertise and broadened her perspective, equipping her with a deep understanding of international legal frameworks.

Ana aims to bring a disruptive approach to the legal profession and believes the legal function is the "new black" in the corporate world. She co-directed the postgraduate program for In-House Lawyers at the Complutense University of Madrid from 2021 to 2023.

Enthusiastic about her profession, Ana is a tireless promoter of the In-House lawyer role. Her strong leadership and communication skills have consistently driven success in diverse and international teams.