Fashion retailer ASOS has announced the appointment of Anna Suchopar as permanent general counsel and company secretary.
Anna leads ASOS’ more than 30-strong governance team, advising on legal, data protection, corporate responsibility, business assurance and health and safety issues. She joined the business in 2014 as the company’s first IP lawyer, and previously held a number of roles in ASOS’ governance team, most recently as group legal director.
Anna formerly worked at the Virgin Group, where she held the position of intellectual property manager in Richard Branson’s brand management company. She trained and qualified as a UK solicitor at Taylor Wessing LLP.
Mat Dunn, chief financial officer at ASOS, commented: ‘Anna has proven to be an outstanding General Counsel, demonstrating exceptional leadership and supporting the Exec and PLC Board during what has been an extraordinary year for the business. With deep functional expertise and strong technical knowledge, she is uniquely qualified to provide the necessary counsel to the board and executive committee as we continue our journey towards becoming a truly global retailer.’
Anna added: ‘I am thrilled to provide leadership to the Governance Team at such an exciting time for ASOS, ensuring we are set up to deliver best in class support to the business as we continue to evolve and grow our business.’
