Kerr retained as chief exec as Bird & Bird re-jigs top brass
Bird & Bird has unveiled its new-look management team, with re-elected chief executive David Kerr joined by new chairman Michael Frie after uncontested votes. Frie, who is currently the firm's Sweden managing partner, will take over from Hamish Sandison as chairman on 1 March. Kerr, meanwhile, is handed another term as chief executive, having held the role since 1996. Both appointments carry three-year terms and follow uncontested elections, with Sandison having declared his intention not to continue as chairman earlier this month.
February 22, 2007 at 10:26 AM
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Bird & Bird has unveiled its new-look management team, with re-elected chief executive David Kerr joined by new chairman Michael Frie after uncontested votes.
Frie, who is currently the firm's Sweden managing partner, will take over from Hamish Sandison as chairman on 1 March. Kerr, meanwhile, is handed another term as chief executive, having held the role since 1996. Both appointments carry three-year terms and follow uncontested elections, with Sandison having declared his intention not to continue as chairman earlier this month.
Frie joined the City firm in 2000 when it merged with Stockholm practice Gedda & Ekdahl, giving Bird & Bird its first base in the jurisdiction.
Since Kerr became chief executive 11 years ago, the top 30 UK firm has continued to develop its overseas capabilities. Bird & Bird now operates 14 offices across Europe and Asia, with the majority of its lawyers based outside the UK.
Commenting on the appointments, Kerr said: "I'm delighted that Michael is to be our new chairman and it is of course pleasing that my fellow partners would like me to continue as CEO. We are very grateful for Hamish's contribution over the past six years as chairman during this important period of expansion – chairing the global board and promoting the values of the firm."
He added: "Michael has been an active voice on the firm's global board since he joined us and I think he will be excellent in the role."
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