Burford Capital (NYSE: BUR) appointed Travis Lenkner as chief operating officer, the litigation finance firm announced. Lenkner previously served as the company's chief development officer and will continue to be based in London.

In his new role, Lenkner will oversee execution and operating performance across Burford's business units while continuing to manage global business development, marketing, corporate development and enterprise initiatives. He will also join the company's Commitments Committee.

Lenkner entered the legal finance market in 2013 as a launch partner of Gerchen Keller Capital, which Burford acquired in 2016. He later co-founded a U.S. complex litigation law firm before rejoining Burford in 2024. His earlier career included positions as in-house counsel at Boeing, a litigator at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, and law clerk roles for Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and then-Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

The company also promoted Carrie Tendler to managing director and head of its asset recovery team. Tendler joined Burford in 2024 as special counsel focused on enforcing judgments. She previously worked as a partner at Kobre & Kim and practiced at Cravath, Swaine & Moore.

"Travis's expanded role as Chief Operating Officer strengthens the firm and underscores the depth of leadership we have built across the business," said Christopher Bogart, Burford's chief executive officer, according to the press release.

Lenkner will co-chair the company's Operating Committee alongside Chief Financial Officer Jordan Licht. Burford trades on both the New York Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange under the ticker BUR.