We are pleased to announce the appointment of Lizzie Darbourne as Group Marketing and Business Development Director, further strengthening the Group’s senior leadership team as the Shaw Gibbs Group continues its growth strategy.
Lizzie Darbourne has over 18 years of experience building brands and driving growth for scaling businesses. With a focus within the asset management sector, she most recently spent almost eight years as Group Marketing Director at Gresham House, where she led the marketing function through a sustained period of expansion, playing a central role integrating the business’ strategic acquisitions.
As Group Marketing and Business Development Director, Lizzie will play a key role in supporting Shaw Gibbs through the next stage of its development. Working closely with the existing marketing team and the newly appointed Chief Commercial Officer as well as the Group’s Service Line and Office Lead Partners, she will focus on strengthening the Group’s brand and content strategy across newly integrated firms, identify opportunities to drive organic growth and cross-service collaboration, and enhance the use of client insight and data to support the firm’s commitment to delivering an exceptional client experience.
Commenting on her appointment, Lizzie said:
‘I am delighted to join Shaw Gibbs at such a significant stage of its growth. Having already spent some time with colleagues across several offices, I am impressed with the passion, expertise and ambition that exists across the Group. Shaw Gibbs has an outstanding reputation, a clear vision and a strong track record of supporting clients through every stage of their journey, and I look forward to working closely with our talented teams to help drive sustainable growth, support successful integrations and build on the excellent foundations already in place.’
Peter O’Connell, Chief Executive Officer at Shaw Gibbs said:
‘Lizzie joins us with a strong combination of strategic marketing expertise, commercial insight, leadership experience and ability to support ambitious growth strategies, will be an asset to the firm. As we continue to expand, she will be an asset to the firm and will play a key role in strengthening our brand and supporting the next phase of our growth. We are excited to welcome her to the team and look forward to the impact she will have across the Group.’