LISA MAYHEW APPOINTED AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE TO LEAD GRAVITA
LONDON – 10th February 2026 – Gravita, today announces Lisa Mayhew as the new Chief Executive Officer. Following a period as Interim CEO, Heather Swanston returns to her role as Chair, as Lisa takes on the leadership of the business for its next phase of growth.
Lisa joins Gravita with extensive experience leading and scaling professional services businesses. Most recently, she held senior leadership roles at global law firm BCLP, where she led the firm internationally and oversaw a period of significant growth and operational integration. Earlier in her career, Lisa was a leading employment lawyer and she currently serves as Senior Independent Director on the Solicitors Regulation Authority Board.
Commenting on her appointment, Lisa Mayhew said:
“I am delighted to be joining Gravita at such an important point in its development. The firm has built strong momentum, a compelling culture and a clear ambition for the future. I am looking forward to working with the team to continue strengthening the business, investing in our people and delivering excellent outcomes for clients.”
Heather Swanston, Chair of Gravita, commented:
“Lisa brings exactly the leadership experience and perspective the business needs as it enters its next phase. She combines strategic clarity with a strong people focus, and I am very much looking forward to supporting her as Chair as we continue to build on the progress made in recent years.”
Tenzing Private Equity, the private equity investor in Gravita, expressed its excitement about the company’s future.
Rob Jones, Investment Lead at Tenzing, commented:
“Lisa has a strong track record of scaling complex organisations while maintaining a clear focus on culture and client outcomes. Her experience leading and integrating global firms is highly relevant to Gravita’s next stage of development, and we are pleased to be supporting the business as it continues to build on its recent momentum.”
