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Slater and Gordon CFO resigns

Slater and Gordon’s chief financial officer has tendered his resignation to the ASX-listed law firm.

August 10, 2021 • By Emma Musgrave
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In an ASX update, Slater and Gordon confirmed its chief financial officer Scott Butterworth has resigned and will depart the company to take up a new role.

 
 

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Details surrounding Mr Butterworth’s official exit date are under discussion with the group currently in the process of recruiting his replacement.

“On behalf of the Board and management at Slater & Gordon, I would like to thank Scott for his significant contribution to the transformation of the Company and in building the firm of the future,” Slater and Gordon chief executive officer John Somerville said.

“We wish him well in the next stage of his career.”

The resignation of Mr Butterworth comes a month shy of Slater and Gordon chair James MacKenzie temporarily stepping down from his post as he undergoes treatment for a medical condition.

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His duties are being temporarily taken on by acting chair Elana Rubin until his return, which is expected to be within a few months. 

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Emma Musgrave

Emma Musgrave

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Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.

Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences. 

Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.

She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University. 

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