Today Pitmans Law announced the firm has appointed Duncan Edwards as Chief Operations Officer in a new leadership position that reflects Pitmans progressive approach to firm management.
The role has been introduced to extend the current management team in order to further drive efficiencies and business performance. Duncan will be responsible for the day to day running of the business, leading and implementing change to deliver the business plan.
Duncan has extensive experience operating as COO providing strategic advice and delivering operational improvements. He joins the firm following a successful tenure as COO for Insignia Group where he worked in the UK and across Europe. Previously, for 10 years, he led operational and change improvements at PA Consulting as Head of Project Management, Deputy CIO and most recently COO for the firm’s technology group.
John Hutchinson, Pitmans Law Managing Partner, commented: “Duncan’s significant operational management experience will be a tremendous asset for the firm and I look forward to working with him to improve our service delivery and business performance. This is a very exciting time for the firm as we look to achieve our ambitious plans.”
Duncan, who starts as COO today, added: “I am delighted to be taking on this role to lead and drive the firm’s change strategy to build business performance. I’m very much looking forward to working with the Pitmans team to maximise operational efficiencies and achieve further success.”