DWF Names Philip Hendrikx as Chief Operating Officer

DWF, a global leader in integrated legal and business services, has announced the appointment of Philip Hendrikx as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Philip brings a wealth of experience to DWF, most notably having been a client facing partner at PwC where he led teams providing advisory services to mid-sized, private equity backed businesses. Since PwC, he has been the Group Operations Director for Mitie Plc, and Vice President for Transformation at CBRE, focusing on transforming their businesses for their next phase of growth.

Nigel Knowles, Group CEO of DWF, commented on the appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Philip to DWF where he will join our Executive Board. His extensive experience in leading operational transformations will be invaluable as we continue to drive excellence across our business. Philip’s strategic leadership will be instrumental in helping us to achieve operational improvements for the benefit of our colleagues and clients.”

Philip Hendrikx added: “Having spent many years of my career as an advisor to PE-backed companies, I am excited to now join such a firm in DWF. It is an ambitious business which has grown quickly in recent years, investing in technology solutions and processes, such as Microsoft Copoilot, that are supporting colleague productivity and operational efficiency. I am looking forward to working with the talented team here.”