Maximilian Zahn, LL.M. (Vanderbilt) is Global Head Compliance Risk Areas at Boehringer Ingelheim, a leading biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health.

A lawyer by training, Max began his career at an international law firm in Frankfurt and is featured in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Germany 2025.

In his role, he provides comprehensive legal guidance on compliance matters and champions clear, user‑centric processes that turn regulatory complexity into practical, everyday workflows. His approach is risk‑based and business‑oriented—driving consistency where it adds value while preserving the flexibility needed for responsible local execution across diverse markets.