By: 25 January 2023
Fletchers Group appoints new chief commercial officer

Fletchers Group, the medical negligence and personal injury firm, has appointed Zoe Holland as its new chief commercial officer.

In this newly created role, Holland (pictured) will help Fletchers Group identify attractive mergers and acquisition opportunities.

She will also develop new businesses as the firm looks to grow through further acquisitions after adding Minton Morrill, Cycle SOS and Blume to its roster.

Holland will help build internal operational capability and act as a coach and mentor for high-potential female leaders in the business. She will also join the executive leadership team and report to Peter Haden, chief executive officer at Fletchers Group.

Fletchers Group’s new chief commercial officer is recognised for her expertise and success in helping legal and financial businesses scale, grow and innovate.

In 2021, she was appointed to the board of Frenkel Topping Group as it embarked on an aggressive acquisition drive.

Previously, Holland established niche business Zebra LC in 2013, a specialist personal injury/clinical negligence audit, due diligence consulting firm dedicated to helping legal practices and stakeholders embrace the changing legal landscape.

She originally trained as a clinical negligence specialist and prior to Zebra LC held prominent positions including chief executive officer and head of clinical negligence at a number of highly respected law firms.

In addition to being a board trustee and executive coach working towards accreditation, Holland is a member of the Civil Justice Council.

Commenting on the appointment, Haden said: “Zoe is a proven leader and innovator, and a fantastic addition to the team.

“Her M&A experience and perspective on operational effectiveness will complement our existing strengths and will play a key role to target new acquisitions. She has a tremendous reputation in the industry and brings a rare and valuable combination of skills, not least as an accomplished lawyer in her own right.”

Holland said: “I am absolutely thrilled to join such an exceptional executive team and to help shape the next exciting chapter of the Fletchers Group journey.

“Fletchers’ strategic roadmap, high quality offering, ambition and people philosophy gives the firm a very strong position in this market with a compelling potential for growth, particularly as the PI/MN sector continues to consolidate.

“I cannot think of a more exciting time to join the business and look forward to driving the next phase of growth.”

Image: Fletchers Group