Nadiya Bilous

Nadiya Bilous is the Senior Director and General Counsel CEEMEA at The LEGO Group, overseeing legal support across more than 100 countries in Central Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. She is a member of the company’s Global Legal Board and Regional Leadership Team. Prior to joining LEGO, Nadiya spent 19 years at a Fortune 500 FMCG company, managing Legal, Government Affairs, Security, and Risk functions across Ukraine and 13 other countries in Eastern Europe and Central Asia.

A top-tier international lawyer, Nadiya holds a Master’s degree in International Law and a degree in International Relations. She is an alumna of prestigious fellowships, including USAID’s Freedom Support Act, Aspen Institute (Kyiv and UK), GMF’s Marshall Memorial Fellowship, INSEAD’s Corporate Governance program, and the LSE’s W50 program. Recognized among Ukraine’s top women in law, Nadiya is an active member of Women in Legal World, European Women on Boards, and Women Leaders for Ukraine. She has spoken at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Chatham House, and leading GC and women’s leadership forums. She also mentors young legal professionals through initiatives such as the Business Camp for Talented Youth and the Progresiya Project.