Simon Astill
9th October 2026
After 11 years with Chambers, our Chief Executive, Simon Astill, is moving on to pastures new.
Chambers has developed hugely since Simon came through the door and we can be grateful to him for superintending such a long and sustained period of growth during his time with us.
We are grateful to Simon and he leaves with our very best wishes and thanks.
We wish him well for the future.
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