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JMAN Group Announces New General Counsel

The appointment of seasoned legal leader Sara Mackie as General Counsel reinforces our commitment to robust governance and strategic risk management, empowering accelerated global growth

November 2025 — JMAN Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Sara Mackie as General Counsel.
Sara joins the rapidly expanding executive team to act as a strategic advisor to the Board, overseeing legal, governance, and risk mitigation as the company ramps up its global expansion.

Sara brings nearly two decades of senior legal experience, having driven complex legal functions across tech, media, and retail sectors. Her impressive background includes serving as General Counsel for the French Connection Group, Head of Legal at Rakuten, and most recently, playing a key role in the buy-out of Unilever’s Elida Beauty personal care division by Yellow Wood Partners LLC.

Sara’s substantial commercial expertise and regulatory knowledge will ensure JMAN’s crucial work in the data strategy space is supported by a first-class governance function as it capitalizes on the accelerating demand for actionable data strategies.

“Sara brings an unbeatable wealth of experience in various areas of commercial law and a strong track record in legal leadership. Her widely recognised expertise will be invaluable as we continue to further evolve our legal department and support our ambitious growth trajectory.”

- Anush Newman, CEO and Co-Founder, JMAN Group

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