Crawford appoints Blanco as SVP and permanent general counsel

Atlanta-based Crawford & Company, a provider of claims management solutions, has appointed Joseph Blanco as senior vice president and general counsel. He was serving as the company's interim general counsel since September 2016.

In his new permanent position, Blanco is a member of the company's global executive management team and reports directly to Crawford's president and CEO.

Blanco most recently served as managing partner of the Atlanta office of law firm Dentons. He also served as vice chair of the corporate department of McKenna, Long & Aldridge prior to its merger with Dentons.

Harsha Agadi, president and chief executive officer, said: "I am pleased that Joseph is joining Crawford full time, as he has already been instrumental in the execution of several key initiatives, including the acquisition of WeGoLook®. He is a deeply experienced and highly strategic advisor whose insightful counsel will help guide our performance and growth."

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