Fugro appoints Katja Fenton as General Counsel
Published
10 Feb 2025
Location
Leidschendam, Netherlands
Fugro’s Board of Management has appointed Katja Fenton as General Counsel and member of the Executive Leadership Team. Katja will join Fugro on 1 April 2025.
Katja brings over 20 years of experience, with a distinguished track record in managing complex legal issues, large-scale contracting, and enhancing compliance in international businesses across various industries. Most recently, she served as Chief Ethics Officer at ASML, where she developed global ethics and integrity standards. Prior to that, she led ASML’s Contracts Group, supporting the business on procurement, sales and R&D agreements. From 2004 to 2016, Katja held various legal counsel positions at Clifford Chance, Future Pipe Industries Group, and BlueScope Buildings, working in London, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, and Bangkok.
Katja holds a Bachelor’s degree in English law and French Law (LLB Hons) from the University of Leeds and the Université de Strasbourg. She also holds a Legal Practice Certificate from Nottingham Law School and is qualified as a solicitor in the UK.
Mark Heine, CEO of Fugro: “We are excited to welcome Katja to Fugro. Her extensive international background and wide-ranging experience in handling complex legal and compliance matters in demanding business environments, will undoubtedly be invaluable to Fugro. I am confident she will play a crucial role in helping Fugro achieve its full potential.”
Katja Fenton: “I am thrilled to join the Fugro team and contribute to the company’s growth and success. I look forward to collaborating with Fugro’s world-leading experts, who are dedicated to supporting the global energy transition, developing safe urban environments, and mitigating the effects of climate change.”
Katja succeeds Annabelle Vos, who was appointed as Group Director Middle East & India as of 1 January 2025.
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