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Merrill MacNish is the Chief Operating Officer at HHG Legal Group and is responsible for supporting the operational aspects of the firm and the implementation of the business strategy.
As a seasoned business leader, Merrill combines legal management expertise with strategic business acumen to drive measurable outcomes in organisational efficiency, team performance, and sustainable growth. Her leadership approach focuses on cultivating high-performing cultures and implementing lean management principles to achieve operational excellence.
With over 20 years of diverse experience across entrepreneurship, governance, and organisational leadership together with 9 years in law firm management – Merrill leads strategic growth initiatives, fosters continuous improvement, and champions innovation.
Merrill’s career highlights include founding and scaling Dalcat Pty Ltd, operating four successful entities over 17 years. These ventures earned recognition through prestigious awards such as the 40 Under 40 Award and multiple Business of the Year Awards.
She brings a strong governance background, having served on various boards, including the Small Business Development Corporation and the Mid West Chamber of Commerce and Industry, where she advanced from Treasurer to President over six years. Merrill currently contributes as Secretary of the Peel Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Following the successful sale of her businesses, Merrill transitioned to leadership roles in the agriculture and government sectors, including impactful tenures at the Grain Industry Association of WA and within the office of Hon Alannah MacTiernan. These roles refined her expertise in stakeholder engagement, policy development, and strategic planning.
Merrill’s expertise encompasses financial management, people and culture development, operational optimisation, business development, and strategic planning. At HHG Legal Group, she is committed to leveraging this extensive experience to drive the firm’s continued success while upholding a strong values-based culture.
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