Investa today announced the internal appointment of Lesley Chan to its Executive Committee as Chief Legal & Risk Officer (CLRO).
Lesley will be responsible for and oversee the legal, governance, risk and compliance functions of Investa.
Promoted from Senior Legal Counsel, Lesley’s appointment recognises the role she has played in providing strategic, commercial and operational counsel across the business.
Commenting on the appointment, Peter Menegazzo, Chief Executive Officer, Investa said: “We’re delighted to appoint Lesley to the role of Chief Legal & Risk Officer.
“She has excellent stakeholder management skills and works collaboratively across the business focusing on achieving commercial outcomes.
“We look forward to Lesley joining our Executive Committee and continuing her whole of business transformation work.”
Commenting on her appointment, Lesley Chan said: “I’m really excited by the opportunity to continue to combine my legal background with my passion for strategy, operational and whole of business transformation and innovation.
“Investa’s commitment to develop and reward its people is evident through the internal appointment. Investa’s continued commitment to flexibility enables me to take on this senior appointment and balance my personal and professional commitments as a working parent.”
Lesley’s appointment further demonstrates Investa’s commitment to diversity across all levels of its business and board.