Elena Centeio

Elena Centeio is an experienced legal professional specializing in corporate finance and global innovation, currently serving as the Assistant General Counsel at General Motors since March 2016. In this role, Elena leads the Global Corporate Development, GM Ventures, and other related legal practice groups, focusing on M&A, joint ventures, and global projects. Prior to General Motors, Elena held the position of Vice President and Chief M&A Counsel at Xylem Inc., overseeing global M&A and governance matters, as well as Assistant General Counsel at ITT, managing M&A legal processes. Elena's earlier career included corporate law experience at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP, where Elena managed major M&A transactions. Elena holds a Juris Doctor from Columbia Law School and dual Bachelor's degrees in Oriental Studies and Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and The Wharton School, respectively.