Eric HAZA

About Eric HAZA

Eric Haza holds a strategic position at Veolia Environnement, where he has served as General Counsel since 2009 and sits on the Executive Committee. In a listed multinational group, this role places him at the center of legal governance, compliance, risk management, and support for major strategic transactions. His career reflects long-standing expertise in business law, built within large international organizations. Before joining Veolia, Eric Haza began his career at Simmons & Simmons in Paris and London, then moved to Clifford Chance, focusing on banking and finance. This advisory background gave him strong command of complex transactions, financing structures, and high-value contractual matters. In 2000, he joined the legal department of Rhodia, further strengthening his experience in industrial and corporate legal affairs. He later moved to Vivendi Environnement, which became Veolia Environnement, before taking over as Head of Legal at Dalkia in 2008, a joint venture with EDF. His return to Veolia in 2009 marked a key step in his role supporting the legal framework and strategic security of the group’s operations. Beyond his operational responsibilities, Eric Haza is recognized for his contribution to corporate governance and the promotion of best legal practices. He also taught international contract law for several years at Paris-Dauphine University, highlighting a strong academic and pedagogical dimension. He contributes to the work of the Société de Législation Comparée and is a member of the Cercle Montesquieu, both respected networks for senior legal executives and business law reflection. His profile combines litigation and advisory expertise, strategic judgment, and deep familiarity with the governance challenges of a global environmental services leader.