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26 March 2018
Categories: Movers & Shakers , Profession
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Matrix Chambers—Rachel Holmes

Chambers announces its new chief executive

Matrix Chambers has appointed Rachel Holmes as its new Chief Executive. She will take on the overall management of chambers, including marketing strategy, human resources and the development of client relationships. Rachel joins Matrix after two years as the chief executive of 7 Bedford Row, before which she was head of marketing at BPP University.

Chair of the management committee Hugh Southey QC commented: ‘We are delighted to have such an outstanding leader join us to help the continued development of Matrix as one of the leading chambers domestically and internationally.’

Rachel herself added: ‘I am incredibly impressed by the breadth and depth of the work carried out by Matrix, by the quality and commitment of Matrix members and staff and by the strength of the relationships with so many of our clients. I am genuinely honoured to be taking up the position of Chief Executive.’

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