Lawyer has vast experience advising multinational companies
Toll Group has announced the appointment of Kate Carlile as chief legal officer.
The experienced lawyer joined Toll in early 2018 as lead counsel, corporate, and has been acting chief legal officer for the past nine months.
Prior to joining Toll, Carlile held senior roles with Herbert Smith Freehills, spending 17 years in Melbourne and London advising multinational companies on corporate and commercial matters in Australasia, Europe and North America.
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Toll managing director Michael Byrne says Carlile’s appointment followed an extensive global candidate search, praising her wealth of expertise, commenting that her appointment would further strengthen the company’s legal and compliance function.
“Ms Carlile brings a focus on customers and a deep understanding of the legal and compliance issues that are critical for Toll’s diverse, global business which operates in more than 50 countries around the world,” Byrne says.
“Ms Carlile has already made a significant contribution throughout her time at Toll. Her strong values and leadership will continue be an important asset to the team.”