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New Appointments in Facilities Management – October 2024

New Appointments in Facilities Management – October 2024
23 October 2024
 

October’s new appointments roundup includes new starters at NHS Property Services, The Cheeky Panda and William Martin.

 

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Picture: a graphic showing the headshots of Martin Walker, Derrick Milligan and Nick Moberly 

 

Martin Walker Joins The Cheeky Panda as Head of FM and Janitorial  

 

The Cheeky Panda, the fast-growing sustainable hygiene brand known for its eco-friendly bamboo-based products, is excited to announce that Martin Walker, formerly a key executive at Essity, has joined the company as a sales director responsible for the FM and janitorial channel. This strategic hire underscores The Cheeky Panda's commitment to expanding its global presence and advancing its mission of creating a greener, more sustainable future.

Martin Walker brings over 20 years of experience in the hygiene and personal care industry, having held several senior roles at Essity, one of the world's leading health and hygiene companies. At Essity, Walker played a pivotal role in driving innovation and market growth across various regions, positioning the company as a leader in sustainable hygiene solutions. This, in addition to similar roles at Newell Rubbermaid and SCJ Professional, gives Walker a strong and unique experience of the professional hygiene market.

In his new role at The Cheeky Panda, Walker will be responsible for spearheading growth initiatives, leading the company’s global expansion, and strengthening its position in the fast-evolving eco-friendly consumer goods market. His extensive industry knowledge, combined with his passion for sustainability, makes him a perfect fit for The Cheeky Panda, a brand that has rapidly gained popularity for its dedication to environmental impact reduction.

"We are thrilled to welcome Martin Walker to The Cheeky Panda family," said Julie Chen, CEO and Co-Founder of The Cheeky Panda. "His expertise and vision will help us scale our operations, expand our market reach, and continue to innovate with sustainability at the heart of our business. With Martin on board, we are confident that we can accelerate our mission to provide high-quality, eco-conscious hygiene products to even more people around the world."

Martin Walker commented, "I am delighted to join The Cheeky Panda, a brand that is truly making a difference in the world by offering sustainable alternatives in the hygiene sector. I look forward to working with the team to build on their impressive success and drive further growth while staying true to the company's commitment to sustainability.  I am excited by the opportunity to influence positive sustainable change in this amazing and ever evolving industry"

The Cheeky Panda continues to disrupt the traditional hygiene market with its use of renewable bamboo as a key raw material, offering a sustainable alternative to conventional tissue and hygiene products. Walker's appointment is set to further strengthen the company's position as a leading player in the eco-friendly sector.

 

Building Compliance Expert William Martin Appoints Director of Consultancy

 

William Martin has announced the promotion of Derrick Milligan to Director of Consultancy. With over 15 years’ experience in safety consultancy management, he brings a wealth of expertise to the position, as well as in-depth knowledge of technical operations and account management.

Derrick’s promotion comes after six successful years at William Martin, during which he has been instrumental in delivering outstanding safety consultancy services. In his new role, he will manage operations across multiple teams, leading the delivery of innovative, reliable solutions in a rapidly evolving market.

Derrick Milligan said: “I will be working with our talented team to deliver tangible change for clients. Our priority is providing trustworthy knowledge and advice to keep businesses safe and help them thrive.”

“I look forward to bringing a fresh outlook to the table to expand our capabilities, whilst helping clients create a positive and meaningful impact.”

William Martin’s Managing Director, Phil Jones, added: “Derrick’s dedication to our clients and colleagues is unmatched, and his extensive technical knowledge and leadership skills make him the ideal candidate as we continue to expand.  His appointment underscores our commitment to maintaining our leading position in the health and safety consultancy sector.”

 

NHS Property Services Announces Two New Board Appointments

 

NHS Property Services has announced Nick Moberly as its new Chair and Ian Playford as Non Executive Director following a successful recruitment and approval process. 

Following a competitive appointment process and approval from the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Nick Moberly steps into the role of Chair from 1 October. He takes over from Interim Chair Caroline Wehrle who has acted as caretaker chair for the past few months after former Chair, Jane Hamilton, returned to her native Australia earlier this year.  

Nick has been a non-executive director (NED) board member of NHSPS since 2021, helping to develop the organisation’s strategy and currently chairs the Customer and Remuneration Committees. He combines this role with being the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the MS Society. Nick has a wealth of experience within the NHS, previously as CEO at King’s College Hospital and Royal Surrey Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, and currently serves on the Board at Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System.  

Nick will work closely with DHSC to steer the direction of NHSPS, collaborating with customers, Integrated Care Systems and local authorities as the NHS estate evolves to ensure healthcare facilities meet the needs of the future. Key areas of focus will remain supporting ICSs with their estate strategies, improving utilisation and creating healthy places.  

Nick said:  “After working closely with NHSPS over the last three years I am very much looking forward to this new challenge. As a Board, we are committed to helping the Executive team deliver on the new strategy and have a vast array of experience and expertise to help support the organisation through the next phase of its life. 

“We also have a new, ambitious Government, committed to creating an NHS fit for the future and we are well positioned to help support them deliver on this ambition.”  

Meanwhile, Ian Playford also joins NHSPS as a Non-Executive Director, bringing with him extensive experience of the property and health sectors. 

Currently Chair of Kingsbridge Estates Ltd and board advisor to Ashfield Land, Ian has held roles as Group Property Director for Kingfisher Plc, Parkridge Holdings, King Sturge (now JLL) and Aviva. He also brings significantgGovernment and health sector experience having been responsible for setting up the Government Property Agency and NED roles at Queen Victoria Hospital Trust, East Grinstead and Guys and St Thomas’s Foundation Trust.  

Ian said: “I’m very pleased to be joining NHSPS and look forward to helping shape the next exciting phase for the business. We will continue to support the wider NHS by helping customers reduce costs, optimise their estate, and access funding more effectively, unlocking value and helping to deliver excellent patient care.” 

Martin Steele, CEO of NHSPS said: “We are delighted to welcome Nick and Ian in these vital roles, to help guide and support us as we continue to deliver against our new strategy.  

“Nick’s knowledge and experience will be integral in our continued efforts to support the NHS in getting the most from its estate, and Ian also brings significant levels of understanding and involvement from across the health and property sectors which will inevitably benefit us as an organisation. We look forward to collaborating closely with them both. 

“I would also like to thank our outgoing Interim Chair Caroline Wherle and, of course, former Chair Jane Hamilton for their valuable leadership.” 

 

infinitSpace Expands With Three Senior Hires 

 

Flexible workspace provider infinitSpace has made three new senior appointments as part of its ongoing global expansion. Founded by workspace expert Wybo Wijnbergen (CEO) and his brother, serial tech entrepreneur Wilco Wijnbergen (CTO), infinitSpace has launched nine workspace locations across two continents and four countries since March 2022. Their plan is to grow to 100 locations by December 2027.

The tech-led creator of workspaces has appointed Richard Axtell as Group Real Estate & Acquisitions Director, Rocco del Campo as Finance Director and Joshua Moulder as Director Sales and Broker Relations Director EMEA.

Richard has over 25 years of flexible workspace experience, working on expansion strategies in companies like Regus and NewFlex. At infinitSpace, he will lead on developing strategic partnerships with real estate institutions to grow the company’s workspace portfolio as its Group Real Estate and Acquisitions Director.

Del Campo has 15 years’ experience in financial planning and analysis across a range of sectors including technology SaaS, FMCG, and retail, which will be instrumental as he takes ownership of infinitSpace’s financial strategy in his new role as Financial Director.

With extensive knowledge of the flexible workspace industry, Joshua began his career in community and facilities management, before transitioning to sales roles, leading departments at Orega, IWG, and Patch. In his new role as Director of Sales and Broker Relations EMEA, Joshua will leverage this experience to drive business growth and occupancy rates across infinitSpace’s portfolio.

Wybo Wijnbergen, CEO of infinitSpace, said: “It’s a hugely exciting time for infinitSpace, and these new hires mark a new chapter for our growth. With these strategic appointments across sales, finance and real estate partnerships, we’re in a really strong position to accelerate our global expansion. Joshua, Richard and Rocco all boast superb track records – we couldn’t be happier to welcome them to the team.”

Richard Axtell, Group Real Estate and Acquistions Director, said: “infinitSpace’s mission of bringing their high-quality workspaces to popular, in-demand locations across the globe is already gathering momentum. I’m eager to help fuel growth and excited to work with Wybo, Wilco and the team.”

Joshua Moulder, Sales and Broker Relations Director EMEA, said: “infinitSpace is at such an exciting stage in its journey, so I’m really pleased to be joining the team. With my knowledge of workspace communities, I know what makes businesses tick, and I’m excited to play my part in expanding our family of members.”

Rocco del Campo, Financial Director, said: “The company’s expansion plans are rightfully ambitious, and require solid financial footing – that’s what appealed to me about the role. I’m delighted to get started.”

 

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Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 23 October 2024

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