General counsel, external relations and public affairs, ethics manager | L'Oreal España
Javier López Zafra
General counsel, external relations and public affairs, ethics manager | L'Oreal España
General counsel, secretary of the board and public affairs and ethics director | L'Oréal Spain
In September 2003 Javier López Zafra was hired by L’Oréal Spain as general counsel. Nominators spoke highly of his capabilities as an expert in-house lawyer for the Spanish arm of...
Since assuming his role as general counsel of L’Oréal España, Javier López Zafra has undertaken wide-reaching initiatives to align the legal function with the operational expectations of the business. To that end, he created a broad network of communication with the Paris headquarters and encouraged a new mind-set regarding operational teams. During his tenure, the legal department has become more proactive and business-minded. Part of the management committee since 2004, López Zafra has been able to influence the strategic direction of the company by contributing creative solutions in challenging decisions and negotiations.