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Chris Lynch
Non-Executive Director
Chris Lynch is an experienced HR Director, having spent 30 years working at senior levels in professional service firms, her most recent role as Global HRD at Linklaters from 2011-2019. Prior to this she was HRD at Herbert Smith Freehills and Baker McKenzie. She began her career in HR at EY, followed by a period in Hong Kong, before moving in to the legal sector on her return, joining Allen & Overy.
As HRD she sat on the main executive boards of three firms and has been involved in various approaches to developing strategy within those firms, taking personal responsibility for ensuring the people strategy was positioned at the centre of firm strategy. Chris has a particular interest in high-performing teams, and as a Meyler Campbell-trained coach, in working with individuals to develop their leadership skills.
Chris has another Non-Executive role with a legal search firm, and spends her time enjoying learning golf, cycling, running and eating buns in The Cotswolds where she lives. And she is another Liverpool fan!
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