Jacqueline King
Chief Operating Officer -international @DLA Piper
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Operating Officer -international @DLA Piper
London, GB
DLA Piper is a global law firm with lawyers located in more than 40 countries throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. Clients range from multinational, Global and Fortune 500 enterprises to emerging companies developing industry-leading technologies. They include more than half of the Fortune 250 and nearly half of the FTSE 350 or their subsidiaries. Member of the Executive Management Team.Member of the D&I council.Responsible for key business services across International including Information Technology, Human Resources, Marketing/Business Development/Comms, Property and Workplace, Knowledge Mgmt. Change delivery, Off-shore and Sourcing. Management of circa 1800+ staff across the regions.Driving operational excellence across the board and simplification of existing service offerings and delivery of programme and projects across multiple geographies. In conjunction with the creation of year on year strategic plans to build on our strengths and introduce innovative, smart, leading edge ways of working.Responsible for the redesign and transformation of technology and business services including development of AI, digital solutions and driving innovation across all aspects of the international business.
EDUCATION
GE Leadership programme - MIT Sloan, Boston/Crotonville
EIMP, Technology focussed business strategy
SKILLS
ABOUT JACQUELINE KING
Experienced Chief Operating Officer with an extensive history of leading global business transformation across major law firms, financial institutions, global media entertainment and professional services organisations.As COO – International at DLA Piper, I oversee operations spanning more than 50 offices in 40 countries, driving initiatives in strategy, technology modernisation, client service innovation, and sustainable growth. My focus is on enhancing profitability, efficiency, and the client experience, while fostering a culture centred on collaboration, continuous improvement, and diversity.With over 20 years of leadership across the law, banking, energy, and media sectors, my core competencies include:Designing and executing firmwide transformation roadmapsDelivering cost optimisation alongside revenue growthEmbedding digital innovation (AI, automation, cloud) into legal and professional servicesLeading large, multi-disciplinary global teams through complex change and cultural transformationDriving sustainability and ESG strategies aligned with business and client objectivesRecognised as a strategic partner to boards and executive teams, I excel at shaping long-term vision while delivering measurable short-term results. My leadership approach is collaborative, inclusive, and commercially focused, enabling organisations to adapt, innovate, and achieve success in a rapidly evolving market.I am dedicated to advancing professional services to meet shifting client demands, committed to developing diverse talent and building high-performing, purpose-driven teams, and consistently seek innovative approaches to enhance service delivery and client satisfaction.
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