Panasonic of North America Names New General Counsel
Panasonic Corporation of North America today announced the appointment of Damien Atkins as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Panasonic Corporation of North America.
Atkins succeeds Robert S. Marin, who is retiring after nearly 40 years of service, including more than 23 years as the company’s chief legal advisor.
Atkins joins Panasonic from AOL Inc., where he served as Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer. He earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and graduated from New York University School of Law.
“Damien Atkins is a respected and experienced leader in managing in-house legal teams,” said Panasonic Corporation of North America Chairman & CEO Joseph M. Taylor. “His expertise in leading mergers & acquisitions activities, managing corporate governance, and ensuring legal compliance in a global brand company aligns well with Panasonic’s plan to grow significantly as a provider of diverse technology solutions for business. We are delighted to have Damien join the Panasonic management team here in Newark.”
