About

Based in Panama, María Pía Logiovane currently heads the legal and compliance function for the Latin American division of Philips, a leading multinational technology company headquartered in the Netherlands. As head of legal and compliance for Philips’ entire Latin America region she has developed the legal department into a close business partner. By creating a strong network within the region, leading a major corporate separation process of Philips’ businesses and starting a privacy program, Pía Logiovane has cemented the legal team’s position as a key business function. Pía Logiovane joined Philips in August 2003, initially as cluster general legal counsel for Philips Argentina, where she gained a reputation for having strong skills in corporate governance, intellectual property and due diligence. After a six year period, she was appointed general legal counsel, compliance officer and sustainability manager for Philips covering the North Latin American region that comprises Central America, Puerto Rico, Caribbean Islands, Colombia, Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador. After being in that role for a period of almost five years, Pía Logiovane was promoted to her current position in October 2014. Demonstrating her position as an acclaimed legal and operational expert in the region, Pía Logiovane has been involved in industry discussions for the World Services Group on client service, billing preferences and best practices. Her career began in 1999, where she gained experience at telecoms company Movistar for one year followed by one year at Argentine law firm, Martelli Abogados. Immediately prior to joining Philips, Pía Logiovane had a two year spell at management consultancy P&A Consultores between 2001 and 2003; a role that arguably encouraged the commercial approach to law that she still possess today.