Microsoft announces new GC to replace Brad Smith

International legal specialist Horacio Gutierrez has been promoted with immediate effect to act as general counsel, following the promotion of Brad Smith to be president and chief legal officer.
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Asif Islam

With experience of handling international issues involving Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Mr Gutierrez has been heading the Microsoft products team for about a year. He also has experience in patent licensing and intellectual property. 

Morgan Lewis

He has studied in Venezuela and also worked as an international consultant for Morgan Lewis & Bockius. Source: Bloomberg Business of Law

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