General counsel work/life balance Q&A - Kellogg Europe's Orla Muldoon
Orla Muldoon has worked at three of the most prestigious names in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, namely Diageo, Coca-Cola and now as chief counsel of Kellogg Europe. She manages the legal team across numerous countries with responsibility for compliance in Europe and the Middle East, and is also part of the European Leadership Team, the principal strategic decision-making body of the Kellogg Europe business.
September 12, 2013 at 08:19 AM
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Orla Muldoon has worked at three of the most prestigious names in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, namely Diageo, Coca-Cola and now as chief counsel of Kellogg Europe. She manages the legal team across numerous countries with responsibility for compliance in Europe and the Middle East, and is also part of the European Leadership Team, the principal strategic decision-making body of the Kellogg Europe business.
WORK
What's the best part of your job? Kellogg is a special place – my youngest child thinks it's cool that I work for Tony the Tiger.
What is currently the biggest challenge in your job? Time – never enough of it!
Who/what has been the biggest influence on your career? My husband.
What are your best and worst traits? Best: optimistic problem solver. Worst: Not blessed with an abundance of patience.
What would you do if you weren't a lawyer? Dabble in antiques…
LIFE
Who are your top 3 fantasy dinner party guests? Cary Grant, Frank Sinatra, and me, aged 18.
If you had to choose one song to be the soundtrack to your life, what would it be? Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears for Fears.
If you were ruler of the world for a day what would you do? Abolish religion. Declare chocolate a health food.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Ther power to fly, as long as I also get Wonder Woman's red boots – no superhero is complete without the boots!
Orla is speaking at the Legal Week Corporate Counsel Forum 2013 later this month – click here for more information and click here for table bookings.
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