Lovells

International law firm Lovells has appointed two outside members to its International Executive.  Aram Shishmanian and Philip Gore-Randall have joined the International Executive for an initial period of three years in non-executive roles.  The appointments follow the retirement of Christopher Sheridan at the end of April.  

Aram Shishmanian has spent his entire career at Accenture where he has held a number of senior positions, culminating in becoming a senior partner and head of the financial markets practice.   Philip Gore-Randall is a Director of Aon UK Ltd, a leading insurance broker and risk management and human capital consultant, which he joined in 2003.  Before this, he spent over 25 years with Arthur Andersen, where he held a number of senior roles including UK Managing Partner.   

The International Executive, chaired by David Harris as Managing Partner, has responsibility for developing Lovells' strategy across its practice areas and regions and for the full range of business-driving issues.  The full membership is given in the notes for editors.  

Commenting on the appointments, David Harris said:  

"We are delighted that Aram and Philip have agreed to become outside members of Lovells' International Executive.  Their familiarity with partnerships, combined with their extensive business experience, means they bring a valuable perspective to many of the issues that face international law firms such as Lovells.    They are joining at an exciting time for the firm as we build on our success in 2005/06.  We have a strong platform for growth and our international network is demonstrating real benefits for our clients and the firm as a whole."

International Executive:  
Chairman:
David Harris, Managing Partner  

Other ex-officio members:
Russ Houlden, Finance Director
Philip Gore-Randall, outside member
Aram Shishmanian, outside member  

Practice Stream Leaders:
Commerce: Andreas von Falck
Corporate: Andrew Skipper
Dispute Resolution: Patrick Sherrington
Finance: David Hudd  

Regional Managing Partners:
Asia: Crispin Rapinet
Continental Europe: Harald Seisler
London: Ruth Grant
USA: Joe McCullough    

Aram Shishmanian  
1976-2003  Accenture (Formerly Andersen Consulting)             1998-2003  Senior Partner - Financial Services   
1993-1998  Global Managing Partner - Financial Markets Industry            
1992-1993  Managing Partner - Financial Services Division 1989-1992  Managing Partner - Financial Markets Sector        
1986-1989  Client Partner - Financial Services Division             1981-1986  Manager - Financial Services Division             1976-1981  Consultant  

Non-Executive and other appointments  

2005-to date  Chase Cooper  Non-executive Director  
2005-to date  Astron PLC  Non-executive Advisor  
2005-to date  Carthusia  Non-executive Director  
Current  CASS Business School, City University International Board  
Current   Marie Curie Cancer Care Trustee
2004-to date  Resolution PLC  Non-executive Director ]

Philip Gore-Randall    
2003 - to date  Aon UK  
2005 - to date  Aon UK Limited - Director    
2003 - 2005  Aon Risk Services - Chairman and Chief Executive  
2001-2002  Andersen Worldwide  
2002  Managing Partner - Transition Management             2001 Managing Partner - COO / Global Operations  


1975-2001  Arthur Andersen      
1997-2001  Managing Partner - Global Markets: Europe, Middle East, India & Africa            
1997-2000  Managing Partner - Andersen UK             
1996-1997 Managing Partner - Audit & Business Advisory Practice: Europe, Middle East, India & Africa      
1994-1997  Managing Partner - Audit & Business Advisory Services - Andersen UK          
1986  Partner     Non-Executive and other appointments:  
2004 - to date  4future Holdings Limited Director  
1999-2002  Confederation of British Industry Council Member   1999-2000  UK Big 5 Accounting Firm Senior Partners' Group Chairman  
1997-2000  The Prince's Trust Member of Advisory Council