David Clements will take on role of Chairman, moving away from the day-to-day running of the business, to focus on strategic growth in key global markets across Europe and the Middle East, whilst pushing forward with the expansion of the carbon carefulTM initiative into other market sectors. Oliver Clements will become Managing Director with responsibility for the overall business operations. Succession planning for FUTURE Designs began five years ago with the creation of the Employee Ownership Trust. This was initiated for the long-term benefit of all employees and the continued legacy of the organisation. Since then, there has been a focused strategy to develop and strengthen the senior management team, alongside a significant investment to increase the expertise and skill sets within the business. After nine years in Farringdon the business has relocated the design and technology centre to Soho. This represents a major investment to increase its presence and visibility, creating an industry hub for networking and knowledge sharing.  Oliver Clements, Managing Director of FUTURE Designs says: “The foundations for business growth have been set for many years. My role is to maintain our strong legacy and ensure even greater success for the future. Continuity of business is paramount and I look forward to increasing and developing FUTURE Designs with my co-directors, Leon Ellis, Technical Director and Paul Noad, Operations Director, alongside our senior management team. The wider marketplace is continually evolving and I remain as dedicated to our customers as ever, ensuring that the latest innovations and technologies are integrated throughout our manufacturing processes and product development. The rigorous attention to detail to guarantee quality at every level, with an exemplary service in delivery and after-care will always be a hallmark of the business.” David Clements Chairman of FUTURE Designs, comments: “FUTURE Designs was created in 1991 and has organically grown to become one of the top five privately owned lighting manufacturer in the UK. It is a business built on our enduring ability to meet the exacting needs of our clients.  I am excited for the management team, led by Oliver, to create their own path for future success, building on the strong foundations of FUTURE Designs. We have always remained at the forefront of innovation in this sector and there is still much to be excited about as we strive to always deliver the best product and outcomes for our valued customers.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Fortel Group, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of construction labour, has announced theappointment of Anthony Nelson as Business Development Manager. With over 20 years ofexperience across various sectors of the construction industry, Anthony brings a wealth ofknowledge and expertise that will play a key role in Fortel’s plans to diversify its offerings. Anthony’s career began at Winvic, where he rose through the ranks over 18 years, holdingpositions from trainee to project manager. His extensive experience with main contractorsprovided him with a deep understanding of project management and business development.Following his time at Winvic, Anthony moved to an architectural metalwork supplier, wherehe spent four years as Business Development Director. Reflecting on his new role at Fortel, Anthony said: “I’m excited to be joining Fortel at a timewhen the company is looking to broaden its scope. Fortel has a strong reputation in concreteservices, and I’m looking forward to leveraging my experience to help the company transitioninto turnkey projects. The potential for growth is significant, and I’m eager to be a part of it.” In his new role, Anthony will support Fortel’s concrete services, where the company is aleading UK specialist in concrete slabs. Fortel’s comprehensive offerings include internalslabs, composite decks, structural toppings, and external yard flooring, serving diversesectors. Amar Sandhawalia, Chief Operating Officer at Fortel Group, expressed his confidence inAnthony’s abilities: “Anthony’s extensive background in both main contracting andsubcontracting makes him the perfect candidate to lead our business development. Hisknowledge and leadership will be critical as we move into new areas, and we’re excited tosee the impact he will have on Fortel’s future.” Fortel Group, headquartered in Walsall, is a major player in the construction industry,supplying labour for rail, infrastructure, and large-scale construction projects throughout theUK. For more information, visit www.fortel.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals

Siemens has appointed Susanne Seitz as CEO of the Buildings Business Unit, which is part of Smart Infrastructure. The unit is a newly formed business unit which brings together all Siemens’ buildings-related businesses into one entity, effective October 1, 2024. With a combined portfolio of products, software and services, the Buildings Business Unit is a technology partner for digital transformation, focused on reliable and cost-efficient building operations, decarbonization and energy efficiency, as well as successful business operations for customers across wide-ranging industries. “Making existing and new buildings more sustainable has never been more urgent. After all, buildings generate more than 40 percent of annual global CO2 emissions and we have a responsibility to drive their decarbonization,” said Matthias Rebellius, managing board member and CEO of Smart Infrastructure. “Smarter buildings bring value to their owners, users, operators and to the world around them. I am confident in the newly-formed leadership team. Together with the combined expertise of almost 30,000 people globally, we can take our leadership position in the buildings market to the next level and pave the way to smart buildings of the future.” The Buildings Business Unit works with customers and with an expanding ecosystem of partners across more than 60 countries and in key industries, including healthcare, data centers, higher education, commercial real estate, pharmaceutical and life science, and food and beverage. The business unit’s portfolio includes products for building control, fire safety and security, automation and operation, data-driven services, decarbonization programs and software, including Building X, Siemens’ scalable digital building platform to digitalize, manage and optimize building operations.  “I am excited to have the opportunity to grow this dynamic business. With innovative technology we can accelerate the transformation of buildings to make them smarter, self-adaptive and more autonomous, harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence, IT/OT convergence and digital services. This supports our customers in reducing their emissions and costs while improving user experience in buildings,” said Seitz. Based in Zug, Switzerland, Seitz previously served as the Head of Sales and Marketing at Siemens Smart Infrastructure, leading the transformation towards digital sales and marketing globally. Prior to that, she was Executive Vice President EMEA at Landis+ Gyr and Member of the Group Executive Management. For some 16 years preceding this, Seitz held different positions at Siemens, including Head of Strategy and M&A, Head of Security, Vice President for the global buildings systems and solutions business. She is a Swiss native and holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Technology from ETH Zurich and an Executive MBA from the University of St. Gallen. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals