Ex-HSBC senior leader appointed Chief Operating Officer at rradar.
Founded by incumbent CEO Gary Gallen in 2012, Hull-based rradar, the leading UK litigation and commercial law firm which specialises in digital and insurance innovation, has appointed ex-HSBC executive Richard Crabb as Chief Operating Officer. The firm uses legal expertise and digital tools in order to proactively manage, advise and deliver business solutions, thereby reducing legal risk.
In his new role, Crabb (pictured) will take over the strategic and operational delivery of rradar's legal teams, and oversee corporate governance and change management functions with a focus on delivering an integrated service model.
rradar CEO, Gary Gallen, said of the appointment: "I am delighted to welcome Richard to rradar in another key appointment for the business. Coming from the multinational banking and financial services organisation, HSBC, Richard brings significant legal and commercial leadership experience and expertise to rradar.
"He has a clear understanding of how to drive efficiencies across an integrated service delivery model, having led the implementation of technology, best-practice legal, compliance and risk management processes.
"Once again, rradar’s pioneering and proven history of growth has attracted a top global talent, which will ultimately enable us to maximise our performance, deliver growth and ensure that we achieve our short and long-term objectives."
Over a 10-year stint with HSBC, Crabb worked in a number of senior roles including global head of commercial, tech and innovation. In this position, he was responsible for the development and implementation of HSBC's commercial and innovation strategies for its Global Legal Function – working with 1,200 lawyers and business professionals spanning more than 34 countries.
Crabb is renowned for his transformative approach to cost management and resource allocation, driving efficiency and a high-performing culture. His previous experiences have included directing complex technology implementations, driving legal best practice and the management of compliance and risk, making him an ideal fit for rradar.
He has also featured as a leading legal advisor in the realms of Charities and Sports Law by Legal 500, when he worked as partner, corporate and commercial at North Yorkshire-based McCormick's Solicitors, prior to joining HSBC.
Crabb said: "I’m delighted to have joined rradar at such a pivotal juncture. We have an incredible journey ahead of us, expanding and growing our legal services business with a key focus on driving our private legal services capabilities and offering, including our training and consultancy services.
"My priority is optimising efficiency and service quality through collaborative leadership and by implementing first-class processes.
"Driving performance across our insurance legal services business for our clients and partners remains at our core, and you can expect continuous innovation and new developments."
The addition of Crabb is the latest in a number of changes to rradar's senior leadership team, following the appointments of Andy Clarke as chief technology officer and non-executive directors Kieran Rigby and Jeremy Cohen join the board.
The overhaul forms part of rradar's current growth and expansion plan, as it seeks to broaden its capabilities and strengthen its offering under a comprehensive five-year strategy.
