Law firm rradar has appointed a new head of business development.
David Walsh, who has almost 30 years of experience in the financial, insurance and legal sectors, joins from Markel International.
In his new role, Walsh will be responsible for driving the Hull and Leeds based law firm’s strategic business development programme, which is closely aligned with the overarching commercial priorities that underpin rradar’s growth strategy over the next five years.
Walsh will scale the firm’s relationship-driven sales and business development strategy and proven model, maximising existing opportunities and identifying new ones for its products and services.
He will also work closely with client partners and strategic brokers to achieve revenue growth targets.
Davina Gillyon, chief commercial officer at rradar, said: “David is known for his abilities to drive a business forward through pro-active commercial development strategies which positively engage both his peers and clientele.
“His experience has honed an impeccable skillset in building and nurturing partnerships to identify and deliver on new opportunities within new markets.
‘”He is especially proficient in sourcing and delivering large tender opportunities, featuring double and triple-digit business growth and high performance. We recognise this is a critical role within our business as we enter our next growth phase.”
Walsh added: “I’m delighted to have joined rradar in such a pivotal role. My priority is to expand our sales and business development team, enhance our customer engagement and client relationship framework and support our legal teams in driving forward private fee opportunities alongside our existing insurance business.
“Throughout my career, I have always advocated for the necessity of strong market intelligence, which I will drive forward in partnership with rradar’s senior leadership team as part of our growth strategies in new and existing markets.”
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