Phenna Group has appointed Jayne McGlynn as Group General Counsel, strengthening the Group's senior leadership team as it continues to grow internationally.
International legal experience to support Phenna's continued growth
Jayne brings two decades of experience as a senior corporate lawyer, advising on over 150 transactions across the UK, Europe, the United States, the Middle East and other international markets.
Throughout her career, Jayne has advised private equity-backed businesses and international organisations on acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments and business reorganisations. She also brings extensive experience in corporate governance, legal operations and supporting businesses through periods of significant growth and change.
Commenting on her appointment, Jayne shared: "Phenna Group has partnered with more than 100 businesses in just a few years, and that pace and ambition are a large part of what attracted me to the role. My focus will be on providing practical, commercial legal and governance support that helps our businesses keep moving, while supporting the Group's continued M&A and international growth. I am looking forward to getting to know the people and businesses across Phenna."
After almost five years as Group General Counsel, Tom Gray will relocate to Australia and take up the role of Legal Counsel, Asia-Pacific, reporting to Brett Coleman, APAC Managing Director.
Tom Gray to support Phenna's growth across Asia-Pacific
Since joining Phenna Group in 2021, Tom has played a pivotal role in supporting its growth and international expansion. During his time as Group General Counsel, he has helped oversee 88 acquisitions, providing trusted legal guidance across complex transactions and helping to establish the strong legal foundations that support the Group today.
In his new role, Tom will bring his extensive knowledge of Phenna and its businesses closer to the Group's growing Asia-Pacific region, providing dedicated legal expertise and supporting its future development.
Phil Marshall, CEO of Phenna Group, commented: "Jayne brings exceptional international M&A experience, commercial insight and leadership to Phenna Group. Her pragmatic and collaborative approach makes her ideally placed to build on the strong foundations Tom has established, and I am very pleased to welcome her to the team.
I would also like to thank Tom for the outstanding contribution he has made as Group General Counsel and for the support he has given me personally as we have continued to scale internationally. I am delighted that he will continue his career with Phenna in Australia, where his experience and knowledge will be a tremendous asset to Brett and our businesses across Asia-Pacific."
Both appointments demonstrate our commitment to investing in outstanding people and ensuring our businesses have access to trusted operational leadership and strong central support as Phenna continues to grow.