New IT director at Gowling WLG

Leading international law firm Gowling WLG is further embedding its reputation in the UK with the appointment of a new IT director, Tony McKenna.

Tony joins the firm from Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, where he was Head of Regional IT in London. Prior to his time at Freshfields, Tony held various senior IT and change roles over a seven year period with Allen & Overy.

Tony joins the firm at an exciting time in its development as an international law firm, following the recent UK merger and Gowling WLG combination. His experience leading IT teams and strategic business initiatives whilst at Freshfields and Allen & Overy to improve performance and deliver business efficiencies, will build on the great work done to date by the existing BIS team.

Commenting on his appointment, Tony said: "I am delighted to be joining Gowling WLG at such an exciting time and am looking forward to maintaining and growing the excellent work that has been done to date. In these competitive times, the business efficiencies that can be driven through optimising IT performance levels can mark the difference between success and failure so I am proud to have been tasked with ensuring this continues to be a core focus."

Gowling WLG's chief executive, David Fennell, said: "Tony's business leadership skills are excellent so he is clearly the right choice for a role that is both challenging and rewarding - two attributes that we consistently embrace at Gowling WLG. Tony joins us at an exciting time in our development as an International law firm, following the recent UK merger and Gowlings WLG combination. His experience leading IT teams and strategic business initiatives to improve performance and deliver business efficiencies; will build on the great work done to date by the BIS team."