People: BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK; Mackrell.Solicitors
BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK has appointed seasoned HR director, Susan Farmer.
She brings 30 years of HR experience to the business.
She said: “The culture of BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK and the strong people focus was a big part of what attracted me to this role. And, from the moment I stepped through the door on my first day, I was given such a warm welcome.
“One thing that makes BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK stand out as an employer is our commitment to inclusivity and progression, and I’m excited to be working with a company with such a strong set of values that promotes learning and development for all.”
Stephen Hunt, CEO at BNP Paribas Personal Finance UK, added: “We are delighted to welcome Susan on board as our new head of human resources.
“Susan’s strategic expertise will only strengthen our leadership team as we continue to grow our business. And, as our new HRD, Susan will play a key role in delivering our growth plans and supporting our ambition to attract and retain great talent from across the region.”
Crystal Chibawe
London and Birmingham-based law firm Mackrell.Solicitors has appointed a new senior associate.
Nikita Damburgs is a solicitor specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration.
The litigation and disputes team has also been joined by a new paralegal, Crystal Chibawe.
Mackrell.Solicitors’ managing partner and joint head of litigation and dispute resolution, Nigel Rowley, said: “It is great to be welcoming both Nikita and Crystal to our practice and we value the additional expertise and capacity that they bring to our team.
“It is important that we continue to bring in new members to our firm and develop their skills so that we can provide our usual level of expertise in a broad range of services and guidance to our many clients worldwide.
