About INTA
Senior Management

Chief Executive Officer
Etienne Sanz de Acedo
Etienne Sanz de Acedo is CEO of the International Trademark Association (INTA) and of the INTA Foundation. He is a prominent figure in the intellectual property (IP) field, recognized by experts and peers for his forward-thinking approach to IP policy.
Mr. Sanz de Acedo joined INTA in July 2013. He is known for leading the Association and its members through several challenges, including disruptions posed emerging technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic, and for fostering global collaboration around the key issues facing brand owners in an ever-evolving marketplace. He frequently discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies, including artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the metaverse, advocating for the adaptation of IP laws to keep pace with these advancements.
Presenting IP as a revenue-generating resource, and not simply a cost center, Mr. Sanz de Acedo has highlighted the importance of integrating IP into business strategies. He encourages entrepreneurs to incorporate IP considerations early in their business plans and to leverage tools for effective IP portfolio management. He also stresses the need for policymakers to better understand the value of IP, particularly its contributions to national economies, research and development, and social welfare.
Mr. Sanz de Acedo has been commended for his focus on belonging and inclusion within the IP community, as well as his efforts to engage small and medium-sized enterprises in IP discussions. In speeches and interviews, he often emphasizes the evolving landscape of IP and its critical role in the global economy.
His insights reflect a visionary perspective on IP and a desire to harmonize international standards while also addressing the ethical considerations of the times.

Executive Assistant to CEO
Maribel Laraja

Chief Governance Officer
Randi Mustello

Chief Policy Officer
Heather Steinmeyer

Managing Director, Marketing & Communications
Jean-Claude Darné

Senior Managing Director, Knowledge & Development
Sheila Francis

Director, Anticounterfeiting
Alastair Gray

Director, Brand Enforcement & Sustainability
Iris Gunther

Managing Director, Legal Resources
Liz Hanellin

Senior Managing Director, Finance & Administration
Michael Lindsay

Associate Senior Director, Policy Development
José Luis Londoño

Managing Director, Digital Business Solutions
Ryan O’Donnell

Senior Managing Director, Member Experience
Peg Reardon

Senior Director, Internet Policy
Lori Schulman

Chief Representative Officer, Latin America
Carolina Belmar

Chief Representative Officer, Asia Pacific
Walter Chia

Consultant, India & South Asia
Gauri Kumar

Chief Representative Officer, Europe
Tat-Tienne Louembe

Consultant, Middle East
Charles Shaban

Associate Senior Director, Government Affairs
Jennifer Simmons

Chief Representative Officer, China
Monica Su
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