Eline Ketelaars

A committed advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in business and the legal profession, Eline has consistently sponsored ESG and DEI initiatives across global organizations, earning a 2022 Inspiration award nomination at a large multinational company. She shows that authenticity and professional leadership coexist.

As an international General Counsel, Eline is at her best when a company changes shape: divestiture, turnaround, IPO readiness, restructuring or post-acquisition integration.
Her work spans 30+ EMEA jurisdictions and regulated sectors from financial services to life sciences, for companies of all sizes and ownership structures.
She is Magic Circle-trained, a certified European Board Director, accredited mediator and experienced Corporate Secretary.

Eline is an active member of various women’s executive networks, and mentors and volunteers for multiple purpose-led organizations. She opens pathways into senior legal and governance roles, executive and non-executive, through sponsorship, fair selection and diverse boards, believing inclusive leadership makes better decisions.