Gide Loyrette Nouel has announced a refresh of its administrative team, creating the new post of chief digital officer “to better respond to the challenges of its clients and teams,” according to the firm.

The additional director, as well as new heads of human resources and finance, bring long experience outside the legal world. They will focus on the firm’s “transformation and growth” particularly in lawyer training, CSR, financial performance, cybersecurity and data use, Gide said.