Krischan Schmitt
Head of Legal Dach (Germany Austria Switzerland) @Uber
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WORK HISTORY
Head of Legal Dach (Germany Austria Switzerland) @Uber
Berlin, DE
EDUCATION
Freie Universität Berlin
Jura / Rechtswissenschaft / Law
University of Amsterdam
Jura / Rechtswissenschaft / Law
Deutsche Anwalt Akademie
Training for certified IP lawyers / Fachanwaltslehrgang Gewerblicher Rechtsschutz
Esmod Berlin
Mode-/Bekleidungsdesign / Fashion Design
SKILLS
ABOUT KRISCHAN SCHMITT
As a strategic legal leader, I thrive at the intersection of disruptive technology and complex regulatory environments. My career has been defined by guiding through high-stakes litigation and business-critical transformations. Currently, as Head of Legal DACH at Uber, I serve as a strategic advisor to the leadership team for Germany, Austria and Switzerland, overseeing regulatory matters, competition law, and commercial transactions for both Uber Rides and Uber Eats. My background includes: Meta (ex-Facebook): EMEA civil litigation, managing complex actions across DACH, France, and Northern Europe. eBay & brands4friends: Driving legal strategy for fashion and shipping verticals, including a tenure at eBay\'s global HQ in San Jose. I specialize in translating legal complexity into actionable business growth, with deep expertise in regulatory navigation, IT/IP law, and commercial scaling. Whether it’s managing lean, high-performing teams or defending platform integrity, I focus on pragmatic solutions that protect the business while fostering innovation.
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