THE Kent branch of the Institute of Directors has appointed a new member of its executive committee.

Hilary Mundella, who is chief executive of Whitehead Monckton, a law firm with offices in Maidstone and Tenterden, has previously been a business manager for top City law firm Berwin Leighton Paisner.

She was chief executive of a London barristers’ chambers has also worked for BUPA as a general manager.

Hilary, who lives in Sutton Valence, said: "I am looking forward to my new role on the committee and hope to be a valuable member who can highlight the concerns and issues facing local businesses."

Alyson Howard, chairman of the Kent branch of the IoD, said: "Hilary has hands-on experience of the legal and business issues facing professionals in the county and will make a valuable addition to the IoD team."