Gowling WLG (UK) LLP has appointed Sarah Felger as its new chief operating officer (COO).
Felger will lead operational strategy across the firm’s offices in the UK, Europe and the Middle East. She will also spearhead the firm’s continued evolution in technology and AI adoption.
Felger has held senior strategic and operational roles at CMS, Taylor Wessing, Irwin Mitchell and Womble Bond Dickinson.
She is a trustee of the Aldridge Foundation, which helps young people, especially those from less advantaged backgrounds, develop the skills, confidence, and enterprising mindset they need to thrive in education, work and life.
Felger commented: 'Gowling WLG has a strong international footprint and clear ambitions for growth. I’m looking forward to using my experience to help the firm progress and move forward. It’s an exciting time to be in an industry that is embracing new tech, and we want to do it in a responsible way - one that allows our people to flourish while delivering real value to our clients and driving revenue growth.'
David Fennell, chief executive officer at Gowling WLG (UK) LLP, added: 'Sarah brings exceptional credentials and a proven track record in strategic and operational leadership within the legal sector. Her appointment marks an important step in our growth journey. As we continue to evolve and scale our business, Sarah’s insight and leadership will be instrumental in shaping how we deliver operational excellence and client value across our global platform. We’re delighted to welcome her to the team.'
Andrew Edginton, who previously held a combined COO/CFO role at Gowling WLG, will continue to lead the firm's finance and procurement teams and financial strategy as CFO across the UK, Europe and Middle East.
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