Freshfields appoints global HR director

2 September, 2008

International law firm Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has appointed Kevin Hogarth as global human resources (HR) director, with effect from 1 September 2008.

In this role, Kevin will be responsible for the operational management of the global HR function and implementing the firmwide HR strategy, reporting to and working with the firm’s global HR partner Caroline Stroud. He will also be the head of HR for the London office.

Caroline Stroud comments: ‘Kevin’s specialist HR background, combined with his significant strategic and operational experience, will be a great asset in helping us to engage our geographically diverse people as well as ensuring our HR operations are leading edge.

‘Attracting and retaining the best people is fundamental to the success of our business. Kevin will be able to contribute in a very real way by ensuring that our global HR strategy, policies and practices support the firm’s position as an employer of choice in each of the markets in which we operate, both for top lawyers and business services staff