Global law firm, Adili appoints new executive chairman

Adili Group has announced the appointment of business growth expert Chris Diaz as its executive chairman.

With over 30 years of executive experience and a proven track record of business acumen, Diaz will also serve as the director of growth and new markets for the firms.

According to the firm, he will play a pivotal role in driving panAfrican growth, elevating strategic vision, and enhancing client impact.

Adili Group has footprints in  Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda in the region.

According to Karim Anjarwalla, ALN board director and ALN Kenya senior partner, Diaz’s extensive experience and global perspective will be instrumental “as we continue to refine our strategy and approach to new markets.”

“By merging legal expertise, technology, and scalable delivery capabilities, Chris will play a key role in fostering trust and delivering sustainable outcomes for our clients,” he added.

Adili’s current law firms in the region are ALN Kenya and ALN Tanzania.

Nairobi-based ALN is an integrated alliance of the preeminent full-service corporate law firms in 15 African countries.

With an extensive background in business growth strategies and leadership across Africa, Europe and the MENA region, Diaz boasts of  having delivered substantial commercial results and spearheaded transformations for leading organisations including Bidco Africa, where he served on the Board for 16 years, and Kenya Airways, where he led as Marketing Director and also worked closely with the SkyTeam alliance.

According to Adili, the appointment of Diaz is a step in the right direction.

“This strategic move aims to foster collaboration and embrace cutting-edge technology as a key enabler of efficient service delivery,” the  firm said.

“Chris’ expertise in business leadership, market planning, and growth initiatives will be instrumental in helping clients navigate an increasingly complex business environment across borders with agility and efficiency.”

Diaz welcomed the appointment.

“With ambitious expansion plans underway at ALN Kenya, ALN Tanzania and Adili Group, we are committed to bolstering our capabilities both across Africa and on a global scale,” Mr Diaz said.

As the Director of Growth and New Markets at the ALN law firms, Diaz will  be tasked with champion focused expansion efforts, reinforcing the dedication to pioneering innovative and market-leading strategies.

These efforts, Adili believes, will integrate top notch legal expertise with strategic business solutions and sound commercial advice to deliver impactful results for clients.

As Executive Chairman of Adili Group, Diaz will draw on his wealth of experience to provide clients with the insights and solutions needed to tackle today’s corporate challenges, including in managing business risks and disruptions.

“I look forward to collaborating with and leveraging on the strengths of the ALN alliance. I am deeply committed to empowering our clients to navigate complexity with confidence, transforming their operations, and discovering new avenues for growth,” Diaz said.