Stefano De Vita is an international legal executive with more than 20 years of experience leading legal, compliance, contract management, and dispute resolution functions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. He currently serves as General Counsel for Siemens Mobility South-West Europe, Middle East & Africa, overseeing legal affairs across 14 countries and leading multinational teams supporting major rail infrastructure, rolling stock, digital mobility, and turnkey projects.

Throughout his career, Stefano has successfully negotiated and delivered complex infrastructure, energy, aviation, and renewable energy projects, managed major international disputes and arbitrations, and led strategic corporate transactions and reorganizations. His achievements include contributing to the award of the largest contract in Siemens’ history, successfully concluding numerous settlements and international arbitrations, and supporting landmark projects such as the Riyadh Metro and Qatar Education City.

A qualified Italian lawyer, Stefano holds a Law Degree with honours from the University of Naples Federico II. Cross-cultural mindset shaped by living in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia and working for major US and European Companies. He is recognized for his leadership, business acumen, and commitment to legal excellence, having served as a judge at The Lawyer European Awards and being part of the award-winning Siemens Mobility legal team recognized by the Association of Corporate Counsel MENA.