Gaelle Le Quillec has been appointed as President of the Board of Paris Place d'Arbitrage, effective 1 January 2022. Gaelle is a partner in international arbitration in the Paris office of Eversheds Sutherland since 2019. She previously practiced in major French and International law firms both in Paris and New York. Gaelle specializes in international commercial and investment arbitration with particular experience in the aerospace, construction, defense, energy, transport and hospitality industries. She also regularly sits as arbitrator in commercial disputes. Gaelle has been recognized in leading rankings, including Who's Who Legal and Legal 500 and is admitted to the Paris and New York Bars.