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Firm appoints first CEO in 110-year history
An Australian law firm has revealed it has appointed a CEO for the first time in its 110-year history.
Emma Musgrave
Macpherson Kelley Lawyers has named Steve Parker as its new CEO, taking the reigns from Damian Paul, who was the firm's managing partner for 20 years. Mr Paul will step into the role of executive chairman, following Phil Clark AM's departure.
“We’re delighted to welcome Steve to the company,” Mr Paul said.
“We were particularly keen to attract someone who knows and understands both professional services and the demands of a corporate operating model.
“Steve was an obvious choice, ticking both boxes, and was resoundingly endorsed by our principal group and board.
“Steve’s mandate is to lead the company’s next growth phase. As we close in on 120 years as a business, his appointment marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Macpherson Kelley.
Mr Parker joins Macpherson Kelley Lawyers from Griffith Hack, where he was CEO for eight years.
“I’m very pleased and excited to be joining the team at Macpherson Kelley,” Mr Parker said.
“The company’s reputation, culture and track record mean that we are very well positioned now, and into the future, to provide the highest quality services for clients along with great opportunities for Macpherson Kelley people.
“This is something I am looking forward to being a part of.”
Emma Musgrave
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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