Simon Freakley, president of Kroll's Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Group, has been elected to the board of directors of Kroll Inc.
Jules B. Kroll, executive chairman of the board, commenting upon Simon Freakley's appointment to the board said: "Simon has been a key driver of our Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Group since joining Kroll and will continue to do so as we grow the Kroll business. As the first non-American board member, Simon will bring a valuable international perspective to the board."
Freakley was a managing partner of Buchler Phillips when Kroll acquired the company. He was appointed a director of the resultant Kroll Ltd and took his current role in September 2002.
Freakley was appointed global head of Kroll's Corporate Advisory and Restructuring Group following the purchase of the US restructuring firm, Zolfo Cooper, in September 2002.
