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R3 announces appointment of new president to lead insolvency and restructuring body

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Published on: 29 April 2025

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LNB News 29/04/2025

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Issue Date: 29 April 2025

Published Date: 29 April 2025

Jurisdiction(s): England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Article summary

The Association of Business Recovery Professionals (R3) has appointed Tom Russell, licensed insolvency practitioner and director at James Cowper Kreston, as its new president. Russell's presidency comes as the government plans reviews of insolvency regulation and the personal insolvency framework. His agenda focuses on membership growth, technological advancement, stakeholder engagement, demonstrating the profession's value, and career development amid rising economic pressures on UK businesses and consumers.

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