New Appointments in Facilities Management – September 2024

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25 September 2024 | Updated 26 September 2024

September’s new appointments roundup includes Pareto FM, Mecsia, SBFM and more. 

 

Picture: a graphic showing the headshots of Elizabeth Lyons, Tom Tuppen and Kayleigh Fantoni

 

Pareto FM Appoints Elizabeth Lyon as Strategic Relationship Director

 

Pareto is excited to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Lyon as the new Strategic Relationship Director. With over a decade of experience in the Facilities Management sector, Elizabeth is set to play a key role in driving business growth and strengthening client relationships for Pareto.

Elizabeth's career began on the Mitie Graduate Scheme in 2012, where she quickly advanced through various roles in operations and business development. Most recently, she contributed to the growth of Hemlow Ltd. by expanding their M&E services in the Midlands and North regions. Her strategic insight and dedication to client success have made her a standout leader in the industry.

Adam Phillips, Sales Director at Pareto, commented, "We are thrilled to welcome Elizabeth to the Pareto team. Her extensive experience and proven track record in building strong client partnerships align perfectly with our commitment to delivering exceptional service. Elizabeth's leadership will be instrumental as we continue to expand our reach in the facilities management sector."

Elizabeth Lyon added, "Joining Pareto is an exciting opportunity for me to work with a company that truly values innovation and client-centricity. I am eager to contribute to our shared vision of excellence and to help drive Pareto's continued success in the market."

Elizabeth’s appointment reinforces Pareto’s dedication to fostering strong client relationships and delivering innovative solutions in facilities management.

 

Mecsia Continues to Build Group Capability with Appointment of Tom Tuppen as Group Chief Commercial Officer

 

Mecsia – a leading provider of technical inspection, maintenance, and engineering services across the UK – continues to build its group capability with the appointment of Tom Tuppen as Group Chief Commercial Officer.  

Tom joins from M Group Services, where he led sales and strategy for the Energy Division.  He brings broad operational and commercial experience of delivering high quality services to blue chip clients in settings including national infrastructure, clinical, high security and major events.  

Mecsia’s vision is to transform the UK’s technical services inspection and maintenance industry.  Their ‘Local Service, National Reach’ approach enables exceptional customer service at the local level while providing the breadth of expertise and footprint of a truly national organisation.

“I’m thrilled to join Mecsia at such an exciting time,” says Tom. “The group’s strong relationships and track record of delivering high quality technical services across the UK represent the ideal foundation on which to build the UK’s leading technical facilities management company.”

Jon Coiley, CEO of Mecsia, added, “Tom’s leadership and proven track record are invaluable assets as we pursue our ambitious growth plans. This appointment – our second since the recent investment from Synova and one of a number we have planned over the next few months – positions Mecsia perfectly for every customer.”

 

SBFM appoints new General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer

 

Soft facilities management provider SBFM has appointed Kayleigh Fantoni as its General Counsel & Chief Risk Officer.

Fantoni will oversee legal functions to support SBFM’s governance and risk management, ensuring that the organisation’s legal framework is robust, streamlined and aligned with its expansion plans. She will oversee cohesive collaborations between external legal teams, SBFM’s clients and its suppliers.

Fantoni joins the business after a 14-year career in private practice, where she trained at Addleshaw Goddard and spent the last seven years at Clarion Solicitors, working up to her most recent position of Legal Director. Fantoni is regularly listed in The Legal 500 as a leading lawyer and her expertise lies in commercial and financial litigation, working with businesses in various sectors on complex legal issues.

Reflecting on her new role, Kayleigh Fantoni said: “I'm delighted to join the team at such an exciting time. SBFM's commitment to social mobility and innovation, combined with the strength and depth of its team, were key factors that attracted me to this industry. I look forward to contributing to SBFM's growth and commitments, reimagining what can be achieved in FM while working with the business stakeholders to harness further opportunities and deliver excellence.”

CEO at SBFM Matt Chapman said: “We’re delighted to welcome Kayleigh to the SBFM team. Her strategic vision and extensive experience in commercial and financial litigation will be invaluable as we continue to grow and navigate the complex legal landscape.”

 

Oxygen Appoints Fraser Draycott as Director – Head of Construction

 

Oxygen, a leading asset and investment management firm, is excited to announce the appointment of Fraser Draycott as Director - Head of Construction. With over a decade of distinguished experience in the real estate sector, Fraser is set to play a crucial role as Oxygen embarks on a new phase of growth and development.

Fraser joins Oxygen from M&G Real Estate, where he has a proven track record of successfully managing a diverse portfolio of new build and refurbishment projects across the UK and Europe. His extensive experience includes overseeing large-scale projects with values ranging from £2 million to £300 million, particularly within the commercial office sector. Fraser's expertise in handling complex construction and procurement challenges will be instrumental in advancing Oxygen's development and construction strategy.

In his new role, Fraser will be responsible for steering Oxygen's construction and procurement strategy, offering strategic management, direction, and oversight. As the industry increasingly prioritizes retrofitting and sustainable practices, Fraser’s deep knowledge of construction and procurement will be pivotal in enhancing project outcomes amidst a complex market landscape. He will engage across the entire project lifecycle, ensuring exceptional results for clients.

Michelle Anthony, Head of Development at Oxygen Asset Management, commented, “Fraser joins us at a critical juncture as we navigate a dynamic and evolving construction environment. Having previously collaborated with Fraser, we are thrilled to welcome him to our team. His commitment to excellence and understanding of our high standards in project delivery will undoubtedly contribute to exceeding client expectations, especially as we focus more on sustainable construction practices.”

Aston Woodward, Director of Oxygen said: “We welcome Fraser at a point of growth in the company due to rising demand for our services. Our knowledge and reputation is for delivery of complex real estate re-development and Fraser will build additional capability into our fantastic team” 

Fraser’s appointment further reinforces Oxygen’s commitment to leading the industry with high-quality, future-focused projects, and a strong dedication to driving the ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) agenda.

 

Lord Richard Harrington Appointed as UKREiiF Advisory Group Chair

 

The appointment will assist UKREiiF with the next phase of their growth following Infopro Digital’s acquisition of the business.

UKREiiF (The UK’s Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum) has announced the appointment of Lord Richard Harrington as UKREiiF’s Advisory Group Chair.

He’ll assist UKREiiF with their growth strategy following their acquisition by Infopro Digital in July. Alongside his role in chairing the UKREiiF Advisory Group, he’ll help advise around key growth areas for the business.

Nathan Spencer, Managing Director at UKREiiF, said: “With his vast experience in business prior to his time in Parliament, and the work he’s done in more recent years, such as the review into foreign direct investment, there’s a clear alignment of interest that has seen him attend UKREiiF over the past couple of years. But having met Richard, there’s also much more than that; his versatile and pro-active nature, alongside his experience of running a successful global business, is going to be a real enabler in helping advise the business in crucial areas as we move to the next part of our journey. The fact both UKREiiF and Richard are Leeds born and bred is the cherry on top.”

Lord Harrington added: “I am delighted to be taking up this role at an exciting time for UKREiiF. Having attended and spoken in previous years, I am excited to be helping the organisation cement its role as the leading investment and infrastructure group. I look forward to working with UKREiiF and partners over the coming months and, of course, meeting you all in my hometown of Leeds again next year.”

Richard has more than 30 years’ experience in the real estate business across the leisure, residential, and commercial fields. He is currently Chair of Regal, one of London’s leading residential-led, mixed-use developers.

Lord Harrington’s political career began after being elected in 2019 as the MP for Watford; serving as a Government Minister he was responsible for the construction industry and recently carried out a review on Foreign Direct Investment, the recommendations of which have been supported by the current Government. He became a Life Peer in 2022 and has also served as Minister of State for Refugees.

 

Structure Tone London Welcomes Matt Blowers as Joint Managing Director

 

Structure Tone London is pleased to announce that Matt Blowers has joined the company as Joint Managing Director, effective immediately. In this role, Matt will work closely with his fellow Joint Managing Director, Justin Fahy, to support the continued development and success of the London business.

With a team of 115 employees and projects across the capital, Structure Tone London is a leading UK construction and contracting service provider specialising in fit-out and refurbishment. With the backing of its parent company, STO Building Group it has grown steadily since establishment in the London market in 1988, and the business is now well-positioned to move into its next phase of development. This appointment is a key step by Structure Tone and reinforces its commitment to evolve, while maintaining its strong foundations, built upon integrity, transparency, and respect.

“Justin Fahy explains; “it became clear from initial conversations in the early part of this year that Matt’s complementary skills could unlock new opportunities for our business. I am excited to see where this partnership will take us and welcome Matt warmly to Structure Tone.”

“Matt’s appointment has been several months in the making as part of our ambitions to further develop our strong and resilient business,” Justin added. “With Matt’s longstanding industry relationships and expertise, we will work with our team to drive Structure Tone forward, offering unwavering client delivery and industry excellence.”

Justin expressed the Structure Tone team’s thoughts for those affected by recent seismic shifts within the industry: “We are all aware that other companies are going through difficult times. Our thoughts are with the employees and supply chain partners who are impacted by these developments.”

As Structure Tone London embraces its next chapter, Justin emphasised the company’s ongoing commitment to its people, its clients and their projects: “Whilst today’s appointment brings exciting opportunities for the whole Structure Tone team, I want to assure our clients, partners and colleagues that in the meantime, it remains business as usual, and we remain steadfastly focused on delivering our current tenders, projects and initiatives.”

 

Compass One Drives Social Value Through Specialist New Team

 

Compass One, which brings together the specialist expertise of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s ESS, Healthcare and One Retail sectors, has continued to increase its investment in social value year on year. To further enhance and increase the impact of its work, the company has put in place a dedicated social value team, made up of specialists in social value, HR, sustainability, nutrition and campaigning, tasked with focusing on this agenda and delivering greater social impact for its clients and local communities, as well as its own colleagues.

The team will be supporting the ambitions of Compass Group UK & Ireland’s Climate Promise – looking to achieve Climate Net Zero by 2030; Social Promise – providing opportunities for all and breaking down the barriers to employment; and Wellbeing Promise – improving the health and wellbeing of clients, customers and colleagues.

Jess Payne, Director of Social Value, is leading on social value strategy. With a background in HR and business management, Jess is an advocate of combining academic and operational knowledge, holds multiple degrees and certifications, including Business Studies and Human Resources degrees, and has Associate Practitioner status with Social Value UK.

Rees Bramwell, Sustainability Director, is responsible for delivering the company’s Climate Net Zero commitments, as well as its approach to biodiversity, deforestation, waste, packaging and water stewardship. Rees started his Compass career as a nutritionist, subsequently completing a postgraduate masters in Sustainability with Cranfield University.

Neely Mozawala joins as Social Value Lead, following a year spent driving Compass Group UK & Ireland’s social value agenda. Previously a specialist diabetes podiatrist in the NHS, Neely is founder of the successful NHS “No Hungry Staff Campaign”, set up to secure 24/7 access to hot, nutritious and affordable food to NHS Staff.

Leanne King, Head of Nutrition and Wellbeing for ESS, is leading on the Compass One wellbeing strategy. A registered nutritionist, Leanne has been with ESS for more than 11 years and is responsible for working with the company’s chefs to deliver nutritionally balanced, compliant menus, as well as the development and delivery of ESS’ wellness strategy.

The team is completed by Nicola Langston, responsible for social value project management and engagement, and Grace Nichols-Singh, data analyst in the Compass One E15 team, who specialises in reporting and predictive analysis of the organisation’s social value promises and KPIs.

Jess Payne, Director of Social Value for Compass One, commented: “I’m excited to have joined Compass One at a pivotal moment, when we have so many opportunities to drive change. Whether in hospitals, military sites or central government departments, our clients are at the heart of our society, and this is where social value can have such a big impact. Everywhere you look in Compass One, you find passionate people doing incredible things for their colleagues and communities. It’s exciting to be part of such an authentic and motivated team.”

Mark Webster, CEO – Compass One, added: “Within the Compass One sectors, we’ve long been committed to doing the right thing for our communities and the environment. I’m delighted that we now have a team of specialists dedicated to maximising the social value we deliver. I’m excited about how they can build on some of the great projects and initiatives already underway in our business, as well as introducing innovative new ideas to further enhance our impact.”

 

Other Recent New Appointments:

 

• Cleanology Appoints First Ever ESG Director
• Ashleigh Corbett Appointed as CBRE’s Head of Flex in Scotland

 

Picture: a photograph showing a small model of an office with two people sitting at desks. Image Credit: Unsplash

Article written by Ella Tansley | Published 25 September 2024

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