Successful in-house General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer. Experienced C-suite member and Board advisor. I support businesses in achieving their goals and believe it is beneficial to have a legal lens at the table for diversity of thought when “joining the dots”, developing strategies and creating solutions. Over 15 years industry experience in FMCG, Retail, Consumer brands, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Tech within e-commerce. Commercially focused, I enjoy working cross functionally as an integrated partner to understand and support commercial objectives, protect business interests and plan for the future. I have extensive experience supporting branded businesses, providing pragmatic and concise advice, inspiring trust and confidence. Experienced in creating and delivering Legal strategies; building teams; M&A and business integrations; high-profile marketing and sales campaigns; supply chain and manufacturing; IP and brand protection; data protection, competition and compliance matters; dispute resolution and crisis management.A collaborative, calm and empathetic colleague and leader. I’m passionate about personal development, empowering and coaching people to achieve their full potential and doing so authentically.
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General CounselFortnum & MasonUnited Kingdom -
General CounselFortnum & Mason Mar 2024 - PresentLondon, United Kingdom -
Interim General CounselFortnum & Mason Sep 2023 - Mar 2024London, England, United Kingdom -
Senior Legal ContractorKfc Uk & Ireland Nov 2022 - Apr 2023Supporting the Western European Legal team with a variety of corporate, commercial and ESG matters. -
Chief Legal OfficerGymshark Feb 2021 - Mar 2022Solihull, England, United KingdomGymshark is a British fitness apparel brand that achieved unicorn status in August 2020, operating as a global direct to consumer, community led, e-commerce business. Member of the C-suite, reporting to the CEO. Responsible for global Legal advice. Partnering with the Executive and Senior Leadership teams to enable Gymshark’s global strategy and protect its interest. Leading a team of 16. Developed a Legal “North Star” to accompany Commercial; Data Privacy and Compliance; IP and Brand Protection strategies. Member of the Compliance Committee, Executive lead and champion for compliance matters. Member of the Gender Equity employee resource group. Individual development planning and coaching. -
Senior Vice President - General CounselGymshark Aug 2020 - Feb 2021Member of the Executive team. -
Legal Director And General CounselGymshark Mar 2019 - Aug 2020SolihullReporting to the CFO, responsible for all legal matters. Designed, recruited and led the Legal team supporting Gymshark’s global reach. Establishing and progressing Gymshark’s legal strategy to ensure appropriate foundations and aspirations within Commercial matters; Compliance; IP and Brand Protection. Member of the senior leadership team, driving a supportive, “can do” relationship with stakeholders. Supporting the Executive team in its response to Covid-19 and the transaction confirming Gymshark’s unicorn status in 2020. Interim management of Sustainability team for 9 months. -
Head Of LegalMüller Uk & Ireland Jan 2019 - Feb 2019 -
Senior Legal CounselMüller Uk & Ireland Group Jan 2013 - Dec 2018ShropshireMüller is one of the UK’s favourite dairy brands, manufacturing a wide range of branded and private label dairy products. Member of the senior leadership teams for three business divisions. Leading branded sales and marketing advice, as well as advice to ecommerce home delivery business, Milk & More. Advising and supporting on a variety of strategic projects and high-profile campaigns. Compliance champion and training lead for UK & ROI. IP portfolio protection and management. Leading and coaching a team three, including a paralegal undertaking ILEX qualifications. -
SolicitorMüller Uk & Ireland Group Mar 2011 - Dec 2012Shropshire -
Interim Head Of LegalMuller Dairy Oct 2010 - May 2011Reporting to the UK Managing Director and Group General Counsel, leading a team of three. Responsible for the provision of all legal and regulatory advice for the branded yogurts and desserts business within the UK and ROI.
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SolicitorMuller Dairy (Uk) Limited Mar 2007 - Oct 2010ShropshireReporting to the Head of Legal, managing one paralegal and secondees. Advising on range of corporate, commercial and compliance matters for Muller's branded yogurts and desserts and Culina's chilled logistics business.
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SolicitorPinsent Masons Sep 2004 - Mar 2007Birmingham, United KingdomSolicitor within the Outsourcing, Technology and Commercial department advising on a range of B2B and B2C matters. -
Trainee SolicitorPinsent Masons Sep 2002 - Sep 2004Birmingham, United Kingdom
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