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Riona McHale Joins Johnson Hana as VP of Commercial

We are delighted to announce the recent addition of Riona McHale to the Johnson Hana team. Riona joins us as VP, Commercial bringing with her a wealth of experience in commercial growth, leadership, and strategic execution. Riona is a super addition to the business as we continue to scale internationally.


Riona McHale stand for portrait photo
Riona McHale joins Johnson Hana as VP of Commercial

With over a decade of international experience in senior leadership roles across the Americas, EMEA and APAC regions, Riona is a highly driven and results-oriented leader. Her ability to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities has been pivotal in her past roles and we are thrilled to see her apply this expertise to the ever-evolving landscape of legal service delivery at Johnson Hana.


When asked about the joining the Johnson Hana team, Riona said;

I'm really excited about joining the team as Johnson Hana, a pioneer in a new legal service category and I look forward to continuing in the vision. With a strong client portfolio, fantastic offering and impressive team, we have all the ingredients for success. I truly believe in the Johnson Hana offering and the people behind it. I'm energised by the focus and innovation and excellence and I look forward to helping drive global growth alongside such a talented and ambitious team!

Riona's proven track record of empowering and motivating high-performing teams is central to her leadership style. As a passionate people leader, she focuses on building strong, dynamic teams that consistently deliver exceptional results. Her experience across diverse regions and industries provides a fresh perspective as we continue to push the boundaries of innovation within the legal sector.


Before joining Johnson Hana, Riona spent more than six years as Head of Commercial for the UK and Ireland at Travelport, where she played a critical role in driving growth and operational efficiency. At Travelport, Riona oversaw strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced the company’s commercial performance in a competitive market. Her leadership contributed to Travelport’s ability to deliver on ambitious business goals, fostering strong client relationships and consistently achieving high-impact results. Riona also spent over 6 years with CarTrawler where she joined the business at early scale up stage and was integral to scaling the business to success.


Riona’s experience in shaping commercial strategies for a global tech company aligns perfectly with our vision at Johnson Hana. As we continue to grow and evolve, Riona’s leadership will be instrumental in driving our commercial strategy, fostering client relationships and ensuring that our services remain both cutting-edge and aligned with our clients' needs.


We look forward to an exciting new chapter of growth and success with Riona on board!


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