RPC appoints its first independent non-executive director

International law firm RPC has announced the appointment of Béatrice Butsana-Sita as its first independent non-executive director (INED). Her appointment will take effect from today.

Butsana-Sita, a highly experienced INED and business executive has spent much of her career at BT where she has held senior leadership roles within many lines of business and professions and joins RPC to add diversity of thought, industry experience and to constructively challenge and support executive decisions.

Working closely with managing partner James Miller and the Firm's Partner Executive Committee (PEX), Butsana-Sita's experience and expertise will help support RPC and its people in driving forward the Firm strategy as it supports clients in achieving their ambitions and navigate some of the world’s most complex business and legal issues.

Miller says: “I am delighted to bring Béatrice in as our first INED who will further strengthen our ambitious growth plans and vision for the future. Béatrice has vast experience in working in complex virtual international matrixes, transforming client experiences and leading market strategy and planning in large organisations.

"In an ever-evolving world that presents challenges as well as significant opportunities, the need for leading legal advice and relationships built on trust that empower and enable growth, are more apparent than ever. It is the right time to have Béatrice come on board and with her extensive expertise, help us to be even more effective when supporting our clients to navigate challenges and grasp the opportunities that are features of periods of transformation." 

Butsana-Sita adds: “RPC is known in the legal sector for delivering high-quality service and advice to clients in the most important sectors that drive the global economy and for taking a truly partnership approach with its clients. It’s these qualities, along with the Firm's ambitions to be even more entrenched in the core sectors that will drive its growth. I am delighted to be joining a team that's passionate, driven and dedicated to success."