– UK, Kettering – NAHL Group plc (LON: NAH), a leader in the UK consumer legal services market, today announced the appointment of James Saralis as the Group CEO while Chris Higham, currently the Group Finance Director, as acting CFO, effective immediately.
“Over the past year, James has taken on additional responsibilities that stretch far beyond the role of CFO and has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities whilst carefully managing the cost base. With his in-depth knowledge of the business and our strategy, James was the standout individual to lead the Group and I am delighted that he has agreed to become Group CEO. I look forward to continuing to work closely together with him.” said Board Chair, Tim Aspinall.
About James Saralis
Since joining NAHL as CFO on 1 January 2018, James Saralis has been instrumental in the strategic and operational development of the Group, playing a key role in navigating the challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic and in transforming the Personal Injury business into a modern, technologically-enabled law firm. Over the past year, in addition to overseeing a reduction in the level of net debt, he has taken on additional responsibilities, managing the day-to-day operations of the business whilst implementing the Group’s strategy.
James Saralis, the CEO, said: “I am delighted to have been appointed to lead NAHL at such an exciting time in our development. As the business starts to emerge from the challenges presented by COVID-19, we have developed an enhanced, sustainable business model capable of delivering long-term growth in both of our divisions.”
About Chris Higham
Chris Higham joined NAHL in 2006 as the Financial Controller of National Accident Helpline Limited and is a fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. He has worked in numerous roles at NAHL, including CFO of the PI business, Commercial Director at Homeward Legal Limited and most recently Group Finance Director. Chris has an in-depth understanding of the Group’s operations, having helped implement the PI business’s transformation and developed the finance function during a period of significant change. Prior to joining NAHL Chris spent 5 years at Thomson Reuters. Chris will be a member of the Group’s Executive Leadership Team but will not be appointed to the Board of NAHL.
About NAHL Group plc
NAHL Group is a leader in the Consumer Legal Services market. The Group provides services and products to individuals and businesses in the CLS market through its two divisions:
- Consumer Legal Services provides outsourced marketing services to law firms through National Accident Helpline and Homeward Legal; and claims processing and conveyancing services to individuals through Your Law, Law Together and National Accident Law. In addition, it also provides property searches through Searches UK.
- Critical Care provides a range of specialist services in the catastrophic and serious injury market to both claimants and defendants through Bush & Co.
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