Moderator - Simon Slater
Simon is managing director of First Counsel Consulting, an interim and advisory consultancy. He joined property consultants DTZ in 1989 followed by roles as the first COO at law firms Charles Russell, Eversheds and Taylor Wessing. He has a reputation for bringing a refreshingly pragmatic approach to the leadership and management of professional practices, whether publicly quoted or a private partnership.
Communications – Keith Hardie
Keith heads up communication for law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner, covering internal communication, public relations, events, website and desk top publishing. Previously he headed communication at Whitbread's Premier Travel Inn, was worldwide head of communication for Thames Water, and led communication for the Post Office's retail arm. He is chair of the MPF Communications Panel.
Human Resources – Jill Pett
Jillis HR Partner for Davis Langdon LLP, a firm of construction consultants. Prior to this she was HR Director at law firm Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw LLP. She is a committee member of the MPF HR Panel.
Knowledge – Andrew Woolfson
Andrew has over 25 years experience working in information, knowledge management and IT, of which the last 11 years have been with accountancy firm BDO LLP. Andrew's career to date has tracked the rise of KM as a key aspect to the way organisations mobilise their experience, capabilities and inherent knowledge. He often speaks at conferences on how he deployed business driven solutions making use of a KM approach. He is chair of the MPF Knowledge Panel.
Marketing– James Harley
James is UK marketing director at global property consultants DTZ. He has over 15 years experience in product, B2B and professional services marketing working for Equifax plc, SAP consultancy DA Consulting and more recently LexisNexis where he led Client Development marketing, in-house counsel research and the global "Counsel to Counsel" best practice programme. He is a committee member of the PM Forum Marketing Leaders' Group, which represents marketing in the MPF world.
Risk – Julia Graham
Julia is the Chief Risk Officer for law firm DLA Piper. Previously, head of Global Group Risk Management at Royal & Sun Alliance Julia has over 30 years experience in risk management, insurance and related issues. Most recently Chairman of AIRMIC, the UK association of insurance and risk managers, Julia is now Co-Chair of the MPF Risk Panel.
Technology - Janet Day
Janet joined Berwin Leighton Paisner about 12 years ago – initially as a consultant but later as IT Director with responsibility for technology in its broadest sense, including commerce activities, knowledge management services and the building and infrastructure. She is chair of the MPF Technology Panel.
Finance and Leadership
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