People Moves
ZEDRA Bolsters London Team With Executive Hire
ZEDRA has brought over a legal veteran from London law firm Macfarlanes to fill its latest vacancy.
ZEDRA, the trust,
corporate and fund services firm, has expanded its London-based
team with the hire of Bridget Barker as executive director of
funds and corporate operations.
Barker joined ZEDRA from London law firm Macfarlanes. In total,
she has nearly 36 years' experience in legal issues, and has
extensive knowledge in the areas of private equity and real
estate.
During her time at Macfarlanes, she developed and headed its
funds group and also led its investment group, which comprised 90
lawyers.
In her new role, Barker will be tasked with enhancing ZEDRA's
corporate and fund services and creating opportunities for market
growth. Additionally, she will participate in networking events,
global panel discussion and spokesperson events.
“Bridget has an extraordinary industry profile and with our
growing service capabilities here at ZEDRA, she will have the
perfect platform to help us build our firm in the UK and beyond,”
said Ivo Hemelraad, ZEDRA's group director of corporate funds and
legal.
ZEDRA is based in 11 jurisdictions and employs 370 staff.