Alison S. Fraser
Head of Responsible Development & Use of Technology at Ericsson | Experienced CLO & GC | Board & Executive Partner | Global Technology & Financial Services
- Role
- Head of Responsible Development and Use of Technology at Ericsson
- Location
- New York, NY, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Alison S. Fraser
Award-winning legal executive with 15+ years of experience as Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, and board advisor. I’ve built and led global legal, risk, compliance, privacy, and contract operations functions across technology, telecom, financial services, and fintech. My career has been defined by guiding companies through growth, transformation, and regulatory change.Core expertise- Strategic board and executive partnership- M&A, joint ventures & reorganizations- Technology & SaaS contracting- Global compliance, privacy & AI governance- Risk management & legal operationsCurrently, I serve as Head of Development & Use of Tech Legal Affairs at Ericsson, shaping legal frameworks for advanced technologies across a multinational telecom and technology business.Previously, I was Chief Legal Officer at Confluence Technologies, where I built a Top 50 OnCon-recognized legal team and steered legal strategy through global expansion, fintech product evolution, and complex cross-border initiatives. Earlier roles included OSTTRA (a CME Group and S&P joint venture) and leadership positions within financial services and fintech-focused technology firms.Recognized for translating complex risks into clear, actionable strategies, I partner with business leaders to enable scale, resilience, and long-term enterprise value while fostering collaboration and trust across teams.
Experience
Head of Responsible Development and Use of Technology
Sep 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US
I help guide Ericsson’s global approach to the responsible development and use of technology, ensuring that innovation across all business areas is grounded in integrity, compliance, and strategic foresight.My work spans the full technology ecosystem — from connectivity and digital infrastructure to data governance and AI — with a focus on operationalizing complex regulations and aligning governance frameworks with business objectives. I partner closely with legal, policy, and business leaders to support responsible growth and strengthen trust in how technology is developed and deployed.Key Responsibilities- Advancing enterprise frameworks for the responsible and compliant use of technology, including AI- Strengthening global programs in data governance and privacy- Aligning cross-functional teams on regulatory strategy, ethics, and risk management- Embedding governance and compliance into core decision-making and innovation processes- Driving legal innovation to enhance agility, insight, and sustainable growth.
Education
Princeton University
AB, History, American Studies
1999 — 2003
UCL
History
2001 — 2001
Cornell Law School
J.D., Law
2004 — 2007
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.