Alessandra Ronco

Alessandra Ronco is the Global Chief Legal Officer at House of Shipping, a position she has held since April 2022.12 She is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.2

Professional Experience

Alessandra has over ten years of international experience in the shipping industry, spanning commercial, legal, and operations positions.2 Her career highlights include:

• Global Chief Legal Officer at House of Shipping (April 2022 - Present)
• Head of Legal Department at Arkas Line (September 2014 - January 2023)
• Various roles at Maersk Line, including VSA Contracting, Compliance and Regulatory General Manager, and Partner Relations General Manager (2010 - 2014)
• Claims Manager for Mediterranean Area at Maersk Line (July 2008 - February 2010)

Education

Alessandra has a strong educational background in law:

• Master's Degree in International Law and Legal Studies from Università degli Studi di Genova (1999 - 2003)
• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Law from Università degli Studi di Padova (2004 - 2007)
• Master Starting Neodirigenti CFMT from SDA Bocconi (2019)

Achievements and Recognition

Alessandra has been recognized for her expertise in the legal field:

• Honored in the GC Powerlist Middle East 2023 by The Legal 5004
• Shortlisted for a female leadership award in 20245
• Served as a jury member for the BI (Biz Integration) Middle East Law Award 20243

Skills and Expertise

At House of Shipping, Alessandra has implemented innovative solutions, such as establishing a sanction screening desk, a misdeclaration prevention cargo desk, a dangerous cargo desk, and a claims 24/7 desk.1 She is multilingual, with proficiency in Italian (native), English, French, Spanish, and Danish.2

Alessandra's LinkedIn username is alessandra-ronco-21808213.2