Velcro Companies has hired a new general counsel, the company announced Friday.

Anne Taubes Warner steps into the role this month at the U.K.-based company, known for its loop and hook fasteners.

“I am very pleased to welcome Anne to Velcro Companies,” said CEO and President Fraser Cameron in a press release. “Anne is a seasoned in-house lawyer with broad public and private company experience, and she brings expertise in compliance, corporate governance, complex contract and licensing agreements. I look forward to her contributions as Velcro Companies continues its growth around the globe.”