Mr Gooze-Zijl will be serving in the same position at Ashurst as at UKTV, replacing former CFO Brian Dunlop who resigned in July after three years with the firm. At UKTV, Mr Gooze-Zijl for all financial decision-making and technical and operational aspects of the broadcaster. Before joining UKTV, he had held a range of commercial roles at Virgin Media Group, Telefonica O2 Europe, Accenture, Telewest Communications and Allied Domecq Spirits & Wine. Mr Gooze-Zijl’s new position at Ashurst will be his first in the legal industry.
Steering a turn-around
Mr Gooze-Zijl joins Ashurst as the firm looks to turn around two consecutive years of falling profit per equity partner and lackluster results. Earlier this year, the firm was forced to delay its quarterly profit distribution from August until November to help shore up its cash reserves, and is now looking to switch to a single annual payout model starting May next year. Managing partner Paul Jenkins said of Mr Gooze-Zijl’s hire: ‘Jan has an exceptional track record of achievement across several sectors and impressive commercial finance, strategic and change management credentials. His leadership skills and experience of driving top and bottom line growth will play in delivering high performance and operational excellence in the firm.
Sources: Legal Week; The Lawyer
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