Soft facilities management provider SBFM has appointed Kayleigh Fantoni as its General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer.
Fantoni will oversee legal functions to support SBFM’s governance and risk management, ensuring that the organisation’s legal framework is robust, streamlined and aligned with its expansion plans. She will oversee cohesive collaborations between external legal teams, SBFM’s clients and its suppliers.
Fantoni joins the business after a 14-year career in private practice, where she trained at Addleshaw Goddard and spent the last seven years at Clarion Solicitors, working up to her most recent position of Legal Director. Fantoni is regularly listed in The Legal 500 as a leading lawyer and her expertise lies in commercial and financial litigation, working with businesses in various sectors on complex legal issues.
Reflecting on her new role, Kayleigh Fantoni said: “I’m delighted to join the team at such an exciting time. SBFM’s commitment to social mobility and innovation, combined with the strength and depth of its team, were key factors that attracted me to this industry. I look forward to contributing to SBFM’s growth and commitments, reimagining what can be achieved in FM while working with the business stakeholders to harness further opportunities and deliver excellence.”
CEO at SBFM Matt Chapman said: “We’re delighted to welcome Kayleigh to the SBFM team. Her strategic vision and extensive experience in commercial and financial litigation will be invaluable as we continue to grow and navigate the complex legal landscape.”
