Harrison Drury appoints finance director

Preston-based law firm Harrison Drury has appointed Alexander Mansfield as finance director.

Alexander brings extensive experience in leading financial management within professional services firms having spent almost 15 years as finance director at Merseyside-based law firm Jackson Lees and later of its parent company MAPD, helping guide it through a series of mergers and acquisitions. Before this he worked as an audit manager for big four accountancy firms EY and Grant Thornton.

At Harrison Drury, he will support the firm’s ongoing growth and development as a strategic advisor to the firm’s board while taking overall responsibility for its financial functions.

He takes over the role from Rob Salter who is retiring after a 13 year period in which the firm has grown to have over 130 employees and six North West offices.

John Chesworth, executive chairman of Harrison Drury, said: “Alexander is a hugely experienced FD whose technical knowledge and leadership will be invaluable in helping us achieve our strategic goals.

"He will help us to continue achieving the highest levels of financial health and stability, something that’s vital in helping to look after our clients and people. We’re excited to have Alexander picking up the reins from Rob Salter who has done an amazing job during his tenure as FD.”

As well as his Harrison Drury role, Alexander will continue as chair of the audit and risk committee for Career Connect, a large charity that helps young people and adults achieve their potential by providing professional career, employment and training services.