About

Described by one nominator as a ‘very capable lawyer, with a talent to handle several complex issues simultaneously without losing efficiency’, Vivian de Moraes Simoes Bocchio leads Olympus Optical do Brasil’s legal affairs as their legal director, a position she has held since June 2009. Bocchio delivered a substantial contribution in her previous role at Tyco, which saw her implement and integrate the company’s legal division; this is a feat which she has now repeated at Olympus Optical. Bocchio has ensured that the legal department is close to all layers of Olympus Optical, and her own enhanced understanding of the business has ensured that the legal division is better equipped to assist in matters ranging from negotiations of simple contracts to strategic movements of the company. Bocchio explains how she desired to ‘spend much more time understanding and being with the business than inside the office working alone’ where they can assist ‘beyond the law, with business, commercial, ethical and other point of views too’. According to Bocchio this is essential as ‘the leadership team of the company needs to perceive the members of the legal department as good counsellors for any kind of matter’, proving her dedication to integrity and efficiency. Bocchio is consistently praised by her contemporaries for her rounded ‘legal and organisational skills’ which are constantly put to test due to the volatile market scenario, Bocchio explaining that in Brazil ‘we’ve seen important growth in the economy recently but are currently experiencing a very difficult time, the economic situation influences a lot on the expenses of a company’ requiring the important decision-making and leadership Bocchio is known for.