Cecile Walch Sousa | Deputy General Counsel
Alcatel Submarine Networks

Cécile Walch Sousa is Deputy General Counsel at Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), France. She holds a postgraduate degree in public and private international law and brings over 20 years of global legal experience, including expatriate work in India. At ASN, she provides legal support for submarine cable projects worldwide, covering commercial contracts, asset transactions, litigation, and GDPR compliance. Previously, she advised across Africa, Asia, and Europe on corporate and commercial matters. Fluent in French, English, and Portuguese, she combines legal expertise with deep cross-cultural sensitivity. She currently leads a legal team supporting ASN’s international operations.