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EMCOR UK has strengthened its commitment to environmental, social and governance work with the creation of an executive director of ESG role. Kam Singh has been promoted to the position and will lead a coordinated approach to carbon management, sustainability, social value and equality, diversity & inclusivity (ED&I) for EMCOR UK and its customers.
Some of Singh’s key objectives will be to lead the ESG strategy aligned to the overall EMCOR UK strategy, monitor and report against ESG metrics and use data to inform insight, and lead the consultancy services to customers around upcoming ESG reporting requirements. Singh will report to chief operating officer (COO), Ian Meaden.
Singh is a chartered engineer and MBA qualified energy and sustainability executive with over 30 years of experience in the field, who has utilised technical, managerial and commercial skills with a focus on sustainability and net zero strategies. He joined EMCOR UK in 2022 as director of carbon solutions and most recently has been leading EMCOR UK’s Carbon Transformation service, which uses a versatile toolkit to support customers – from asset planning and benchmarking to project delivery.
Kam Singh, executive director of ESG, said: “Our ESG work is driven by engaging with our customers and reacting to global trends, all with the purpose of creating a better world at work. We have a key role to play in not only creating a great experience for our employees but for the thousands of our customers’ employees. The creation of this role shows how seriously we take ESG, and I’m honoured to lead us forward.”
Ian Meaden, COO at EMCOR UK, said: “This role will lead a coordinated strategic approach to carbon, social value, ED&I and sustainability for us and our customers, all of which ensure we uphold our commitment to create a better world at work. These areas are a critical focus for our business and connecting them together will give us real strength in the market. Kam has been instrumental in delivering carbon reduction projects for our customers and I have no doubt he’s the perfect person to drive our overarching ESG strategy.”
ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company, has appointed Signe Adamsen as new Group Head of Environmental, Social, and Governance. This newly created role reflects ISS’s commitment to advancing its ambitious ESG agenda for both customers and the entire ISS organisation.
Signe has been working with ISS for 13 years and has a proven track record in establishing transformative, sustainable workplace agendas that drive employee engagement, business growth, and innovation. She will step into her new role from her current position as Group Workplace Development Director. Previously, Signe Adamsen held positions as Commercial Director for SAS Asia & Pacific, Project Director at Wonderful Copenhagen, and Managing Director for Involve Learning A/S in Denmark. Signe is an employee-elected board member at ISS and was also recently elected to the board of Velliv Foreningen.
“In this new role, Signe will bring all the elements of ISS’s ESG efforts together, ensuring our initiatives are implemented according to our ambitious sustainability strategy and objectives. Signe is perfectly suited to take up this role. She combines unique insights into sustainability trends and our customers’ ESG needs with many years of practical experience of progressing workplace agendas,” said Kasper Fangel, Group CEO of ISS.
“I am immensely proud of the steps that ISS has already made in our environmental, social and governance efforts, and am excited about the opportunity to work alongside my colleagues, customers, and partners to further drive our agenda in this area. ESG is increasingly important for driving sustainable growth, building trust with our customers, enhancing our reputation, and driving long-term value for our stakeholders,” said Signe Adamsen.
Global Facilities Services Group, OCS is delighted to announce the appointment of Ringo Francis as Non-Executive Director, effective immediately. Ringo brings a wealth of experience in the cleaning and hygiene industry, aligning perfectly with OCS’s mission to make people and places the best they can be.
Ringo, the founder and former CEO of The Zenith Hygiene Group Plc, led the company from its inception in 1996 to its sale to Bain Capital in April 2018. Under his leadership, Zenith Hygiene grew from annual revenues of over £1 million in its first year to approximately £100 million through organic growth and strategic acquisitions. He successfully contributed to the consolidation of the UK hygiene market and oversaw the acquisition of ten companies, significantly expanding operations to employ over 500 staff across ten depots.
Ringo’s 30 years of experience have garnered him a tremendous reputation in the UK & Ireland. His industry accolades included PWC’s CEO of the Year for the Southeast East Region in 2016 and Grant Thornton’s top 200 Hertfordshire company for Zenith Hygiene Group Plc in the same year. Additionally, he was recognised as one of the Chancellor’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain. He is currently a Non-Executive Director and investor in ClenzAir & CEH Technology, and he also serves as Director and Trustee at Hospitality Action. Ringo's leadership has consistently driven significant operational improvements and strategic growth across these organisations.
OCS’s TRUE values of Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment resonate deeply with Ringo’s leadership and team-building approach. His commitment to delivering outstanding results and fostering lasting relationships aligns seamlessly with OCS’s dedication to providing the best experiences, productivity, practices, resilience, and outcomes.
"We are delighted to welcome Ringo to the OCS family," said Rob Legge, Group CEO of OCS. "His extensive experience and achievements in the cleaning and hygiene industry will be instrumental as we continue accelerating growth. Ringo's leadership and strategic insights will help us drive innovation, enhance our services, and strengthen our commitment to creating the best outcomes for our colleagues, customers, and communities."
"I am thrilled to join OCS at this exciting point in its journey,” added Ringo Francis. “The company's dedication to innovation, excellence, and core values is inspiring. OCS is at the forefront as the industry evolves, creating outstanding environments for people and places. I look forward to supporting the team's mission, success, and growth."
ESS, part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has welcomed Kris Nicholson to its leadership team. He joins the company as a Business Director following an impressive 34-year career in the Royal Navy where he served as a Logistics Officer.
Kris will take responsibility for the delivery of industry-leading support services within ESS’ Defence PFI contracts, using his extensive experience of the Defence sector and people-focused roles to enhance the lived experience of those living and working on his sites. He joins an established leadership team within ESS, committed to working collaboratively with clients and innovating to deliver great services for customers.
In his final role in the Royal Navy, Kris was Deputy Director People (Delivery), leading a team of over 500 people that managed day-to-day HR for the Royal Navy, Royal Marines and Royal Fleet Auxiliary, ensuring the right people with the right skills at the right time to sustain Defence outputs. He is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
Prior to his people role, Kris’ career focused on logistics operations, both at sea and on land, where he was responsible for the delivery of a broad range of support solutions for UK Armed Forces. He worked globally, completed a variety of roles in operational tours and served on seven different Royal Navy ships.
Outside of work, Kris enjoys food and travel, is passionate about triathlon, including representing Great Britain in age-group events, and has a soft spot for rescue cats!
Kris commented: “I’m thrilled to have joined ESS. I recognise the importance of food and FM services in delivering a great lived experience for our service personnel and I’m attracted by the close alignment of Compass’ values to my own, including the people-centric approach and sustainability agenda. I’m looking forward to playing my part in delivering consistent operational excellence and business growth.”
Bob Gray, Managing Director – ESS Defence, Marine & Aerospace, added: “We’re delighted that Kris has chosen to join us following an impressive career in the Royal Navy. As well as being an exceptional leader, Kris brings with him some fabulous insight into our client and customer base, and I’m excited about using his knowledge, skills and experience to drive our business forward. Having joined Compass as a veteran myself, I can attest to the opportunities available to those who have served, and I wish Kris every success in his new role with us.”
Compass Group UK & Ireland is a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and holds Gold Armed Forces Recognition Scheme status, demonstrating its commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, cadets and military families in its business.
BW: Workplace Experts has promoted Kevin P’ng to Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Rachel Tabone as its new Head of Talent and Culture, and Tom Hollingworth to Director of Technology. These strategic appointments follow exceptional growth over the last three years and enhance the leadership team as it pursues its goal to reach a turnover of £250M by 2025.
As CCO, Kevin will oversee all commercial and legal operations at BW: Workplace Experts, supporting the leading fit-out provider to champion new growth and strengthen relationships. This promotion follows on from a successful 11 years with the business, where Kevin has been responsible for helping to deliver successful workplaces, from complex refurbishments to fast-track fit-outs.
As BW: Workplace Experts’ new Head of Talent and Culture, Rachel is responsible for developing a positive and engaging culture to support the growth of people and the business. Over the past year, Rachel has contributed to the successful hiring of 57 new team members and has nurtured talent leading to 32 promotions.
Growing its commitment to digital innovation, Tom’s promotion to Director of Technology feeds into the business’ aim to grow and leverage new technologies to make collaboration on projects simpler and more reliable. Tom will continue to develop and lead the BW: Workplace Experts technology team of dedicated engineers and developers.
Steve Elliott, BW: Workplace Experts’ Chief Executive, said: “The development of our senior team reflects the growth of the business and our commitments to cultivating extraordinary people. By investing in our employees, we create a strong foundation for long-term success and advancement, with Kevin, Rachel and Tom all testament to this ethos. We are proud of our people and the incredible work they accomplish each day, and we look forward to seeing them thrive in their new roles.”
Chapmanbdsp, an independent design consultancy, specialising in building services engineering and environmental design, is pleased to announce the appointment of Laurent Laberibe as Project Director, who will be based in the United Arab Emirates.
Laberibe is another valuable addition to chapmanbdsp’s Middle East operations, following the recent appointments of Andrew Morris as Director for the Middle East and Simon Cathrine as Director of Projects. They join the existing senior leadership team based in the region, including Principal Russell Hunter and Andrew Russell, Regional Director for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Born in France, Laurent Laberibe has spent the past 14 years in Sydney at an engineering consultancy, heading up the delivery of major projects in a wide range of commercial sectors in Australia and around the world.
He will harness this experience in his new role at chapmanbdsp, building on the firm’s 15 year presence in the region. His principal responsibilities include driving existing projects to successful completion in locations such as Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia, as well as generating business growth throughout the Middle East.
His new appointment marks a return to the chapmanbdsp business for Laberibe, who spent three successful years with the firm in its London office from 2005-2008. He says, “I look forward to taking chapmanbdsp’s presence in the Middle East region to the next level, bolstering the strength of leadership there and building an extensive network of clients.”
Ray Upjohn, Chief Executive Officer of chapmanbdsp adds: “We welcome Laurent back to the chapmanbdsp business. With his impressive track record in global engineering consultancy, we feel he is the perfect addition to our activities in the Middle East, a part of the world experiencing a wave of investment growth and cultural transformation.”
Safety Groups UK (SGUK), the coordinating body for a network of around 73 local voluntary Occupational Health and Safety Groups across the UK, has appointed Alan Murray as its new President. Alan Murray brings with him a wealth of experience in the safety and health industry, having been a prominent leader in the field since the 1980s.
SGUK, a registered charity originally established in 1947, plays a crucial role in promoting awareness and knowledge about work-related health and safety risks. It achieves this by bringing together diverse groups of people to share important messages, experiences, concerns, and solutions. Local Safety Groups, some of which date back to the 1920s and '30s, are a well-established part of the UK's health and safety system. An important part of their work is educating and supporting non-specialists who have health and safety responsibilities as part of their wider roles, including directors and partners of small firms, general managers, HR managers, contractors, and suppliers.
Alan Murray has been the Chief Executive of the British Safety Industry Federation (BSIF) since 2014 and recently completed his second term as President of the European Safety Federation in April 2023. Under his leadership, the BSIF has been dedicated to supporting those who ensure workplace safety and health, advocating for the appreciation of safety and health as a critical force for good in the UK. The BSIF, through initiatives like the Registered Safety Suppliers Scheme, works to ensure quality safety products are available through capable suppliers.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Alan and the BSIF were instrumental in addressing PPE challenges, supporting authorities in sourcing fit-for-purpose PPE, demonstrating his leadership in times of crisis.
Workman, the UK’s largest independently owned commercial property management and building consultancy firm, has made 49 promotions across the business, including six new partners. Charting an upward trajectory, it currently manages more than 4,000 properties, with a capital value of approximately £20 billion and rising.
The latest promotions extend across the firm’s 11-strong nationwide office network and cover vital sectors. These include core property management and building consultancy, along with high-growth services, such as building technology, ESG, and project management. The geographic spread and multi-disciplinary nature of the promotions highlights continued growth across all parts of the business.
The new partners are: James Ballantyne (property management, London); Andrew Burton (building consultancy, Newcastle); Adeline Goodheart (building consultancy, London; Zakir Mangera (property management, Manchester), Eleanor Newton (property management, London); James Simpson (property management, London).
Matthew Pateman, Managing Partner, said: “Investment in our people continues to be a cornerstone of the Workman culture, and these promotions are shining examples of the career development and progression on offer here. Talent is the driver of positive change, so the energy, determination, and dedication of our teams deserves to be recognised and rewarded. Our recent promotions are testament to these individuals’ commitment to delivering the highest standards of service to our valued clients. I congratulate every one of this year’s group and look forward to working alongside them, as they continue to develop in their careers.”
With more than 800 employees, Workman is dedicated to creating growth opportunities for its team members throughout the UK. These latest promotions come after the firm recruited 46 graduates and apprentices across the business during 2023, with more planned for 2024, to continue to develop the talent of the future.
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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 24 July 2024
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