Law firm Browne Jacobson has appointed Suzanne Harlow as non-executive director of its retail, consumer & logistics sector.
Suzanne was previously Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RSL Awards and global lifestyle brand Jack Wills. Suzanne has also held a variety of senior executive and Board positions whilst at Debenhams.
Suzanne has extensive experience within retail covering a wide range of fashion, home and premium beauty brands, both in the domestic and international markets.
This is one of of several sector-driven appointments for Browne Jacobson’s corporate sector in recent months which includes leading General Counsel (GC), Anneliese Reinhold as the firm’s first non-executive chair of its corporate sectoral strategy board.
Working closely with partner Declan Cushley, who leads the firm’s corporate sector market group, and partner and head of Browne Jacobson’s corporate retail, consumer & logistics sector, Roland Gray, Suzanne will bring a wealth of specialist retail NED expertise to support the firm and its lawyers in driving the retail & consumer sector strategy, which is part of the wider corporate sector strategy.
Declan Cushley said: “We are pleased to welcome Suzanne as our NED for our retail, consumer and logistics sector. She has a first-class profile in the retail industry, helping to develop and build some of the UK’s leading retail, fashion, home and beauty brands over the last 30 years. Her knowledge and expertise of the sector will be incredibly valuable to us, and a huge asset to our retail client base.
“It also endorses our O Shaped partnership commitments to being a law firm that is striving for effective change, across the legal landscape and the sectors and industries we are supporting.”
Suzanne said: “I’m delighted to be working with Browne Jacobson as they develop a deeper sector driven approach and I’m looking forward to supporting the retail, consumer and logistics team in achieving its strategic aims.”
Roland Gray added: “We know that cultural and political changes have massively impacted the retail sector in recent years, changing how, when and why consumers shop. To have someone of Suzanne’s considerable experience, gives us first-hand insight into these changes and challenges, and will help us become even more aligned to what our clients are facing. We are delighted to have her on board with us.”
