Wilkin Chapman appoints first marketing & business development director

Gaius Powell is to help Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire’s leading law firm demonstrate its expertise to a growing range of clients

The leading law firm in Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire, Wilkin Chapman has appointed Gaius Powell as its first marketing and business development (BD) director.

Gaius, who has more than 30 years’ experience in senior marketing roles in the professional services sector, joins the team of seven marketing and BD specialists based at the firm’s Grimsby office.

As a director, Gaius reports to the chief executive officer (CEO), Robin Simmonds.

Gaius Powell, Marketing & Business Development Director at Wilkin Chapman said:

“Wilkin Chapman is at a fascinating point in its history. It is very much on a growth trajectory, expanding its range of services through increased depth and the growing strength of its teams across Lincolnshire and East Yorkshire. I am very much looking forward to working with the marketing team as well as fellow directors and the partners generally on contributing to this growth through a marketing and BD programme that demonstrates the firm’s ability to help a range of clients.”

Robin Simmonds, CEO of Wilkin Chapman said:

“Gaius’ appointment brings our director level team to full strength, and with his range of marketing and BD knowledge across the full mix, from communications to client listening, branding, product development and so on, I am sure the firm and our clients will see the benefit from his experience and expertise.”

Gaius has lived in the region since studying at Hull University in the mid-1980s. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing and is a Master in Business Administration. He has recently completed a six-year term as a trustee/non-executive director at Hull University Students’ Union and has served as a parish councillor.

To learn more about Wilkin Chapman and its range of legal services, visit www.wilkinchapman.co.uk