Timothy Fraser

Tim Fraser is a transformational Chief Legal Officer who has repositioned the legal function from cost center to strategic driver of growth, innovation, and competitive advantage. A business executive first and legal expert second, he brings enterprise vision, operational rigor, and deep legal expertise to the C-suite. As VP, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary of the Toshiba Americas Group, Tim oversees legal, governance, and compliance across the Americas, partnering with senior leadership in the U.S. and Japan. Over the past decade, he has guided the organization through significant turbulence — earning trust as a steady advisor to the board and C-suite. Tim's leadership philosophy centers on a single question: What would create the most business value? This enterprise mindset has transformed the legal department into a genuine value creation engine, driving growth, profitability, and resilience. Tim also is a recognized leader in the responsible adoption of AI. He is building an AI-enabled legal operating model that increases speed, quality, and value while reducing cost. He also established a cross-functional AI innovation and governance program spanning legal, IT, HR, compliance, and business. Beyond legal, Tim acts as a catalyst for enterprise-wide change — solving systemic business challenges, strengthening operations, and embedding legal insight into core decision-making.