New Appointments in Facilities Management – December 2024

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16 December 2024

December’s new appointments roundup includes n2s, Colliers UK and Sodexo.

 

Picture: a graphic showing the headshots of Rob Bolton, John Munday and Jean Renton

 

 

n2s appoints Rob Bolton as CEO

 

n2s, a rapidly expanding Technology Lifecycle Management provider, today announced the appointment of Rob Bolton as Chief Executive Officer.

With an extensive background in the engineering, recycling, and manufacturing industries, Rob previously served as n2s’ Operations Director, successfully leading operational improvements and strategic growth for the past three years.

As n2s CEO he is now responsible for driving and implementing n2s’ growth strategy. This is focused on maximising the expanding market opportunities for n2s core services encompassing technical sales, data centre decommissioning, and copper cabling granulation. Additionally, he will oversee n2s’ consumer IT device re-use and remarketing operations based in Reading and ensure n2s is closely aligned with sister company Bioscope Technologies to address the significant potential for PCB materials recovery, bioleaching and bio-refining.

Rob joined n2s in 2019 from multinational automotive engineering group Delphi Technologies (formerly Delphi Automotive) where he spent over 25 years having joined as an engineering apprentice. During his career at Delphi he held various domestic and international facing roles across engineering, facilities, operations and project management. Latterly, he was Head of Engineering – 2017/19 - and before this managed the company’s continuous improvement and efficiency strategy across its European production centres.

“I am excited to be leading our highly committed, talented and expanding team,” said Rob Bolton, CEO, n2s.  “Together we will continue to set new standards for Technology Lifecycle Management and IT Asset Disposal with secure, accountable and compliant solutions for equipment and cabling de-installation, data erasure, asset refurbishment and reuse, and sustainable zero to landfill end of life disposal.”

He added: “The market opportunity for our circular and truly sustainable core services is considerable as enterprises and third party colocation data centres strive to balance their increasing usage and reliance on IT equipment with the requirement for more efficient, sustainable and compliant recycling and disposal solutions – we can support them every step of the way.”

Commented Simon Taylor, Chairman, n2s: “Rob’s strong engineering and proven operations background and deep knowledge of the IT recycling industry makes him ideally placed to lead the company’s next stage growth. He will ensure the company continues to operate and scale at maximum efficiency while also spearheading our drive for significant growth through seamless core services delivery to our growing blue chip enterprise and public sector client base.”

With formal qualifications in Lean Manufacturing and Project Management, Rob is a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering which he attained at Anglia Ruskin University.

 

John Munday named CEO of Colliers UK

 

Leading global diversified professional services company Colliers announced today that John Munday will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Colliers UK, effective 3 March 2025. Munday will set the strategic direction of the top-tier UK transactional and advisory services business of more than 1,000 employees. 

With 30 years of industry expertise, Munday has rapidly grown businesses that offer diverse property services to clients and advanced the careers of the people within those organisations. He joined Colliers in 2022 as Co-Head of Project & Building Consultancy following the establishment of a strategic partnership with Paragon, one of the UK’s largest independent building and project consultancies, where he was Co-Managing Director. Munday has been an enterprising, connected, and results-driven leader at Colliers who has accelerated the company’s project management and asset enhancement services for investor, owner and occupier clients. 

“John has an impressive track record of creating successful businesses and leading large teams that have the agility to respond to client needs and market dynamics. I look forward to seeing him imprint his vision to further enhance our UK business and extensive organisation of real estate experts,” said Davoud Amel-Azizpour, CEO, Colliers EMEA. 

Munday will succeed Tony Horrell who has been CEO of Colliers’ UK business for the last 14 years. This follows his June announcement of his decision to retire, paving the way for a new CEO to lead its next phase of growth. Horrell will remain with Colliers UK and Ireland as a non-executive chair, supporting clients and business development.

“We are well-positioned to stand out from the competition. By focusing on the depth and quality of advice we offer, across a diversified service platform, we will meet the needs of owners, occupiers, and investors throughout the full life cycle of all asset classes,” Munday said. “By investing in a diverse range of services, we will create enhanced opportunities for our people and clients. I am immensely proud to be appointed the CEO of Colliers UK and look forward to the journey ahead.”

Robert Perry, Co-Head of Colliers Project & Building Consultancy (PBC), will take over sole leadership of the PBC service line as Munday steps into his new role.

 

Sodexo Announces Changes to its UK and Ireland Regional Leadership Team

 

Sodexo has announced that Sean Haley, CEO, UK and Ireland, will be leaving the business at the end of December.

Jean Renton, Chief Finance Officer since 2019, has been promoted to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer, effective from 1 January. In this role, she will become the executive lead of the region with an operational focus on business transformation.

Joining Sodexo in 2013, Jean has held a number of senior business and commercial roles in the region as well as previously leading finance operations and change teams at John Lewis, M&S and PWC.

Jean is well-known for her commitment to gender diversity, and will continue to Chair Sodexo UK and Ireland’s SoTogether gender equality employee network, and be a non-executive director of the audit committee at the charity, Wellbeing of Women.

Over the coming year, she will have a renewed focus on delivering transformation, service excellence and social impact across the region’s 2,000 client sites. 

Sean Haley joined Sodexo in 2011 as part of the acquisition of Atkins’ asset management business. In 2017 he became regional Chair, and then CEO UK and Ireland in 2022. He is a member of The Purpose Coalition advisory board, a Director at Springboard and a trustee of Sodexo’s Stop Hunger Foundation.  After seven years leading the region, he has decided to move to his next career opportunity outside of Sodexo.

Sunil Nayak, Zone President Sodexo Europe said: “We sincerely thank Sean for his significant contribution to Sodexo over the last 13 years.  As Chair and CEO of the UK&I region he has navigated the business through turbulent times in the market and simultaneously championed social impact, with Sodexo widely recognised as leaders in sustainability and inclusion.

“I am delighted that Jean has accepted this role to lead the region in the next phases of our strategy and transformation. Her commercial business expertise, coupled with strong executive leadership, made her the obvious choice for this position.”

Jean added: “I am honoured to have been appointed into this role. I look forward to working alongside my executive team and all our site colleagues as we continue to serve our clients and consumers as the global leader in sustainable food and valued experiences.”

 

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Picture: a photograph of wooden tiles spelling out the words "New Job". Image Credit: Pexels

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 16 December 2024

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