Joanna Dreger
About Joanna Dreger
Joanna Dreger serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Belgium at Linklaters, where she has worked since 2016. She oversees the management of two offices and leads a team of over 200 professionals, contributing to strategic decisions at the European level.
Current Role at Linklaters
Joanna Dreger serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for Belgium at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she oversees the management of two Belgian offices, ensuring that operations align with the firm's strategic goals. Dreger is a member of the European management team, contributing to strategic decisions that impact the firm's operations across Europe. She manages a team of over 200 professionals across various business functions, including Finance, HR, Marketing, Knowledge, Risk, and IT.
Previous Experience at Linklaters
Prior to her current role, Joanna Dreger worked at Linklaters as the EU Law and Policy Manager from 2013 to 2019. In this capacity, she focused on European legal and policy matters, contributing to the firm's understanding and navigation of EU regulations. Additionally, she had a brief secondment to the Global Strategy Team in London in 2015, where she gained insights into the firm's global operations.
Educational Background
Joanna Dreger has a strong academic background in European studies and economics. She earned a Master's degree in European Economic Studies from the College of Europe in 2012. Prior to that, she completed a Bachelor's degree in Economics and European Studies at the Institut d'Etudes politiques de Paris. Dreger also holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance and Accounting from the Warsaw School of Economics, which she completed before her graduate studies.
Career Path and Early Roles
Joanna Dreger began her career with several internships and short-term roles that provided her with diverse experiences in management consulting and European institutions. She worked as a student intern at The Boston Consulting Group in 2009 and as a stagiaire in the Office of the President at the European Parliament in 2011. Additionally, she spent two months in 2011 as a Management Consultant at A.T. Kearney in Warsaw, Poland, which contributed to her understanding of business operations.
Leadership in Innovation and Efficiency
In her role as COO, Joanna Dreger is responsible for driving the Innovation and Efficiency Program in Belgium. This initiative focuses on optimizing business operations within the firm, ensuring that Linklaters remains competitive and effective in its service delivery. Her leadership in this area highlights her commitment to enhancing operational efficiency and fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.