Timo Matthias Spitzer is a multi-award-winning in-house lawyer and one of the most respected figures in the international legal community. As Head of Legal at Santander Corporate & Investment Banking for Germany, Austria, Switzerland & the Nordic Countries, he advises on complex cross-border financial transactions and governance matters. Recognised globally for his ethical leadership and commitment to excellence, Timo has been instrumental in promoting integrity, inclusivity, and principled decision-making within the legal profession. A frequent speaker and thought leader on legal leadership, ethics, and sustainable business practices, Timo has received numerous accolades for his pioneering approach to in-house legal practice. He was awarded the Global and European In-House Lawyer of the Year Awards and has consistently been recognised for his influence in shaping modern legal departments that value culture as highly as performance. Timo is also passionate about mentoring the next generation of legal professionals and regularly collaborates with academic institutions such as Harvard and Fordham Law School as well as the Frankfurt Institute for Law and Finance and professional legal networks to champion leadership, diversity, and innovation in law.