Design, planning and development consultancy Marrons has expanded its masterplanning and urban design team with the appointment of Sarah Middleton – a highly-talented associate director in Birmingham. With a wide range of design experience, Sarah has joined Marrons following more than three years at edgeUD where she worked on masterplanning
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has announced the appointment of Mark Hand as the Director of Wales, Northern Ireland, and Planning Aid England. Hand, who is currently Head of Service for the Physical Regeneration, Highways, Flooding, Planning and Building Control services at Monmouthshire County Council, brings over 20 years
Renowned Northampton construction consultancy Bhangals Construction Consultants has celebrated its recent expansion and office move by making two dedicated members of staff directors of the business. Former operations manager Katie Newman is now Associate Operations Director and Harrison Baxter, who was previously estimating manager at the firm, has been named
Deepki, the global leader in ESG for real estate, is bolstering its leadership team to support its continued international expansion, with the announcement of three new hires as well as four internal promotions. Deepki is the only company in the world offering a fully populated ESG data intelligence platform to
Kendall Cross, an accomplished consultant with a background in agribusiness, joins forces with leading consultancy ABCG Partners to drive international growth, particularly among agricultural and construction machinery OEMs. On-and-off highway commercial vehicle industry consultancy ABCG Partners has announced that it is to collaborate with Red River Ag Consulting, as part
Two brothers are striding towards successful careers as Quantity Surveyors with the help of Newbury-based construction firm, Helix. Brothers Oliver and Flynn Pearce are both on their way to promising careers, with support from their employer, contractor and developer Helix, an SME company who build high-quality homes across the
MARKET-LEADING provider of workforce management and access control solutions, MSite has appointed two new strategic partnership directors to lead the company’s mission to work collaboratively with the industry and make construction safer and more productive. With more than 55 years’ combined experience in technology and systems development for some of the
Harron Homes has recently appointed Lee Kirkland as Construction Director for its Yorkshire region. With over 20 years in the construction industry, Lee brings a wealth of experience to his new role overseeing the development and delivery of luxury homes across Yorkshire. Starting out as an apprentice bricklayer at age
Baxi’s Parent company BDR Thermea Group today announced the appointment of Tjarko Bouman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bouman will join BDR Thermea Group from 1 February 2024 as successor to Bertrand Schmitt, who is stepping down, as announced earlier this week. Tjarko is currently CEO of NTS Group,
Commercial fit out and refurbishment specialist, ICON Projects, with 3 office locations in the UK including London, has recently welcomed Ashley Kemp to its senior leadership team as Operations Director. Ashley brings a wealth of expertise to the business, having worked with Tier-1 fit out contractors over the past 15 years
Design, planning and development consultancy Marrons has expanded its masterplanning and urban design team with the appointment of Sarah Middleton – a highly-talented associate director in Birmingham. With a wide range of design experience, Sarah has joined Marrons following more than three years at edgeUD where she worked on masterplanning and urban design projects at a variety of scales, with a particular focus on strategic land promotion, placemaking and outline applications. In her new role, she will be working with housebuilder, developer and strategic land clients on land promotion, urban extensions, mixed-use and urban regeneration projects – guiding the proposals from feasibility through to planning approval. Sarah said: “It is an exciting time to join Marrons with the growth of the design team and I’m looking forward to being a part of that as it evolves. The consultancy’s B-Corporation status and commitment to social and environmental sustainability also aligns with my values and interest in creating high-quality, healthy and sustainable places for people. “It is also great to be part of a multi-disciplinary team and I’m looking forward to working collaboratively with colleagues in related disciplines such as planning, heritage, architecture and socio-economics, and continuing to grow and collaborate with colleagues with these wider specialisms.” Marrons’ roots are in planning, but the consultancy has since added masterplanning and urban design, socio-economics, heritage and architecture to its list of services, with locations across the country – including the Midlands, London, the South East and, most recently, the South West. Partner Luke Hillson recently joined the consultancy from Barton Willmore to head up its national masterplanning and urban design service, and Tom Macklen joined the business last year to head up its architecture service. The consultancy has also recently welcomed masterplanning and urban design director Maria Vierma, heritage director Hannah Hamilton-Rutter, planning partner Ian Blacker, and planning partner Charlotte El Hakiem. Luke Hillson, masterplanning and urban design partner at Marrons, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sarah to the team. Her excellent urban design, visioning, promotion and feasibility experience will be invaluable as we continue growing our design offering across the Midlands and nationally. She is a highly-talented designer and will further strengthen our masterplanning and urban design team in Birmingham city centre.” Marrons is proactively seeking team and lateral hires. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has announced the appointment of Mark Hand as the Director of Wales, Northern Ireland, and Planning Aid England. Hand, who is currently Head of Service for the Physical Regeneration, Highways, Flooding, Planning and Building Control services at Monmouthshire County Council, brings over 20 years of experience working in the public sector in Wales as well as 7 years of experience with the planning system in Northern Ireland. In his current role as Head of Service at Monmouthshire County Council, Hand has responsibility for planning, building control, regeneration, highways, and flooding. In Northern Ireland, Hand worked with the Department for Infrastructure to review planning performance indicators, looking at best practices across the UK nations, and more recently has been working with Derry City and Strabane District Council to review the implications of the Northern Ireland Audit Office and Public Accounts Committee reports on the planning service. In recent years, Hand has been Chair of the Planning Officers’ Society Wales, an external examiner for Cardiff University’s planning course, and sat on the RTPI’s General Assembly. He previously worked at Newport City Council where he led the delivery of numerous large-scale regeneration projects. Hand will be taking up the position from Wales, where he currently resides with his partner, cat and dog. Hand will replace Roisin Willmott, who is leaving the role to take up a new position of One Planet Manager at Cardiff Council, working on the Council’s net zero ambitions. Willmott, who has been with the Institute since September 2007, started as National Director of Wales, extending to Northern Ireland in 2012, and then taking on responsibility for Planning Aid England in 2018. While working at the RTPI Willmott has helped influence national policies and built up the services offered to members in Wales and Northern Ireland. Speaking on his appointment, Mark Hand said, “I am delighted to be appointed as RTPI Director of Wales, Northern Ireland and Planning Aid England. Roisin has done a fantastic job and I hope to build on her achievements. “Planners have a central role to play in tackling the huge issues of the climate and nature emergencies, housing crisis and infrastructure delivery. This needs some brave decisions and collaborative working, drawing on the strengths and contributions of planners from all sectors. I look forward to working together with all built environment professionals throughout Wales and Northern Ireland, as well as supporting our vital network of Planning Aid England volunteers.” Victoria Hills, Chief Executive of the RTPI said: “Mark’s impressive track record of delivering for the public sector comes at a critical time for the planning sector across Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re delighted that Mark is joining the team at this exciting time.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Renowned Northampton construction consultancy Bhangals Construction Consultants has celebrated its recent expansion and office move by making two dedicated members of staff directors of the business. Former operations manager Katie Newman is now Associate Operations Director and Harrison Baxter, who was previously estimating manager at the firm, has been named Associate Estimating Director. The dynamic duo have worked their way up the career ladder at Bhangals Construction Consultants over the last five years and both recently featured in the company’s Build A Career at Bhangals campaign which marked Careers in Construction Month. The month-long celebration of the career paths available in the construction industry shone a much-needed spotlight on the rewarding opportunities on offer in the sector to people looking learn a new craft or skillset. Katie and Harrison were perfect examples for the campaign as both have grown with the business. Katie started out as a client services executive five years ago, and now oversees and improves business processes and in-house strategies to ensure the company’s success. She said: “I’m thrilled to announce my new role. From starting out as an administrator five years ago to being where I am now is something I’m extremely proud of and I’m incredibly grateful to be a part of such an amazing team. I’m so excited for the journey ahead!” Harrison, who studied product design and has a natural eye for detail, looks after a team of around 20 estimators and enjoys the responsibility of his role. He said: “I am so excited about this promotion. My journey throughout the last five years has been unimaginable and I have grown within the business and within myself by a staggering amount. I am excited for what this new opportunity brings and can’t wait to hit future goals with our amazing team.” Bhangals Construction Consultants Managing Director Parm Bhangal said: “This promotion for Katie and Harrison is well deserved and well earned. They are both an asset to our business and their dedication and hard work has paid off. We look forward to continuing to watch them thrive as they ascend the professional ladder within our organisation.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Deepki, the global leader in ESG for real estate, is bolstering its leadership team to support its continued international expansion, with the announcement of three new hires as well as four internal promotions. Deepki is the only company in the world offering a fully populated ESG data intelligence platform to help commercial real estate investors, owners and managers improve the ESG performance of their real estate assets, and in the process enhance their value. Following a successful €150 million fundraising round in March 2022, Deepki has enjoyed substantial growth, expanding its workforce from 150 to 400 employees, and extending its operations both organically and through strategic acquisitions. These acquisitions include British competitor Fabriq, and Nooco, a firm boasting a complementary platform that analyzes the carbon footprint of buildings, from construction, through renovation, to end-of-life. To support the rapid expansion of its business and teams, maintain its innovative momentum, and support its entry into new markets, Deepki has appointed three new leaders to its senior management team. They are: Emmanuelle Nello, Chief People Officer Emmanuelle’s focus is on change management, reinforcing talent acquisition and development, and establishing the tools and processes necessary to fuel the growth of Deepki’s workforce. Emmanuelle also oversees the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Diversity department, engaging all team members in significant projects that create positive impact, reflecting the company’s core values. Olivier Pin, Chief Product Officer Olivier is responsible for defining and organizing the entire product strategy, R&D, and management of Nooco’s teams, a company recently acquired by Deepki. His mission is to continue helping real estate professionals accelerate their transition to net zero through the Deepki and Nooco product range, by best anticipating their needs, while ensuring and developing Deepki’s technological leadership. Colin Brown, VP UK & Ireland, Head of Global Sales Leveraging his customer-centric and strategic vision, Colin leads Deepki’s UK, Ireland and Global sales teams from Deepki’s London office. He and his team are dedicated to bringing maximum value to real estate players and their clients by empowering them to improve their sustainability through robust, data-driven ESG strategies. Additionally, he will drive Deepki’s entry into new markets, including the Nordics and the Netherlands, which represent significant growth potential for the company. Vincent Bryant, CEO and co-founder of Deepki, comments: “We are incredibly proud to announce the appointments of Colin, Emmanuelle and Olivier. As the company continues its expansion, we remain committed to strengthening our senior management with top-tier professionals. Their extensive experience in senior leadership roles and international environments will be invaluable in Deepki’s continued growth. I am thrilled to welcome them to our team.” Along with these three key appointments, the company has also made four internal promotions: Philippe Parlange, as Chief Client Officer Philippe joined Deepki in 2020 as Head of Consulting Services before being appointed Head of Client Delivery. He has recently been promoted to Chief Client Officer, overseeing the entire team managing client relations. Philippe’s role is pivotal in guiding clients in the definition of their ESG strategies, ensuring outstanding client experiences that align with Deepki’s mission of accelerating the real estate sector’s decarbonization. He is actively involved in recruiting, structuring, and developing Deepki’s Consulting, Customer Success Management, and Energy Management teams to ensure high levels of satisfaction. Clémentine Hardy as Partner Operations & Transverse Delivery Functions Leader After five years as Deepki’s Head of Customer Operations, Clémentine takes on the role of Partner Operations & Transverse Delivery Functions Leader, establishing and expanding a new practice within Deepki. In her new role, she leads the team in managing and deploying complex platform configurations and functionalities, ensuring both the solution’s quality and its seamless integration into the software ecosystem. Additionally, she organizes and conducts partner training, fostering satisfaction and loyalty through a relationship built on trust and expertise. Elise Jacques as Sr. VP Strategy and Transformation Elise has been promoted to the position of Sr. VP Strategy & Transformation after just one year at Deepki. Working closely with the CEO, she is responsible for M&A operations, exploring new business opportunities, and contributing to the structuration of new teams, projects, and processes, taking on interim management roles as required. She develops and structures a strategic approach to business intelligence, facilitating decision-making based on market and performance data across various regions to ensure the company’s growth and performance. Xana Muñiz as Vice President Southern Europe & LATAM Having joined Deepki in 2019 as Country Manager for Spain, Xana Muñiz has since expanded her role to cover the Iberia and LATAM regions. With a proven track record in these territories, Xana now takes on the role of Vice President Southern Europe & LATAM, continuing to support Deepki’s development in the Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Latin American markets. Spain and Italy were the first two subsidiaries to open after Deepki’s founding in Paris, and today represent key markets for the company. About Deepki Founded in 2014, Deepki has developed a SaaS solution that uses data intelligence to guide real estate players in their net zero transition. The solution leverages customer data to improve assets’ ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) performance and maximize asset value. Deepki operates in 52 countries, with over 400 team members across offices in Paris, London, Berlin, Milan and Madrid. The company serves clients including Generali Real Estate, SwissLife Asset Managers and the French government, helping to make their real estate assets more sustainable at scale. In March 2022 Deepki raised €150 million in a Series C funding round which was jointly led by Highland Europe and One Peak Partners. Other investors include Bpifrance, through their Large Venture fund and Revaia. Since then, Deepki has carried out strategic acquisitions including that of its principal UK-based competitor, Fabriq, and complementary SaaS solution, Nooco. 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Kendall Cross, an accomplished consultant with a background in agribusiness, joins forces with leading consultancy ABCG Partners to drive international growth, particularly among agricultural and construction machinery OEMs. On-and-off highway commercial vehicle industry consultancy ABCG Partners has announced that it is to collaborate with Red River Ag Consulting, as part of its policy to partner with specialist partner firms and early and mid-career practitioners. Kendall Cross-Treadwell is the founder of Red River Ag Consulting. She is a forward-thinking beef producer and agricultural business advisor, with solid personal and professional experience up to enterprise level understanding. Kendall’s prior work in finance, labor relations and business development bring a diverse and holistic perspective to business strategy and operations. She focuses on actionable insights that distill complex principles into consumable and meaningful takeaways to a range of agribusiness and construction OEMs. Kendall Cross/Red River Ag Consulting has now entered into an alliance with ABCG Partners, where she serves as head of engagement and success management, contributing her experience in CRM, client management, marketing and project management. Deep farming and ranching roots Raised among the farming and ranching community of rural Oklahoma, USA, Kendall’s passion for agriculture and business led her to the prestigious Cornell University, where she earned a dual degree in industrial labor relations and agribusiness management. This was followed by experience in finance, before gaining a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University – and an MBA from Indiana University. Kendall’s recent professional experience includes working for compact equipment leader Kubota, where she worked with ABCG Managing Partner Alan Berger, before she founded Red River Ag Consulting. Commenting on their new collaboration Kendall says: “I am thrilled at this opportunity: it’s a great prospect to continue the great work Alan and I have done in the past – and to bring value to our clients on a global scale.” ABCG’s Managing Partner Alan Berger, himself the ex-CTO of CNH Construction and Volvo Construction Equipment, is equally pleased with the collaboration. “Kendall has a proven track record of success and is committed to the farming and construction communities. She and Red River Ag Consulting are a welcome addition to our resources and I’m confident our collaboration will deliver extensive value added to our clients.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Two brothers are striding towards successful careers as Quantity Surveyors with the help of Newbury-based construction firm, Helix. Brothers Oliver and Flynn Pearce are both on their way to promising careers, with support from their employer, contractor and developer Helix, an SME company who build high-quality homes across the southeast. Oliver (Ollie) is an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, now in his fourth year of a five-year part-time degree which is being fully funded by Helix. As well as studying for his Quantity Surveying & Commercial Management degree, Ollie is gaining priceless experience on site, working across Helix’s development sites building for a range of clients including social housing and residential buildings. Not to miss out on his brothers’ success, Ollie’s younger brother Flynn joined the company recently. He is also an Assistant Quantity Surveyor, studying one day a week for the same degree as his older brother, with the London Westminster University, which is again being funded by his employer. Flynn was already aware of the opportunities available with Helix, after doing work experience with the company as part of his business A-level, as well as seeing Ollie’s success and enjoyment of his role, and began to consider Quantity Surveying as a potential career path. His degree will take five years to complete part-time, and Flynn says he’s grateful to be working while he undertakes his studies, as he knows others who have completed their degree full-time and struggled to find a suitable role afterwards. After spending a week working on a project with his brother, Flynn is now working on Helix’s development in Hemel Hempstead, where he will stay until its completion in 2025. Flynn says: “I’m so grateful to Helix for this opportunity and am really enjoying it so far. I think you can get lost in some of the bigger companies but here everyone is open and accessible. The company’s investment in the younger generation, supporting us to excel in our various careers and pathways is amazing and I feel incredibly lucky to be here.” Ollie added: “Helix has shown complete faith in me, and I feel like that sort of investment results in loyalty in return. I hope to continue my career with the company, learning from the team here, and I’m glad Flynn has been given the opportunity to work here too.” Helix employs 51 people and offers a number of career pathways to allow the best talent to join the construction industry and grow with the company. The construction firm is working on £25 million worth of new housebuilding projects this year, many being delivered in partnership with the social housing sector to provide high-quality and energy-efficient affordable homes. As well as Oliver and Flynn, there are currently five other members of the team studying for a range of qualifications to complement their roles with Helix, and not all involve being on-site. Bradley Turrell, an Office Administration Assistant with Helix, is studying a T-level at Newbury College. He joined the company following a talk that Helix’s CEO Nic Davies gave at his college about opportunities in construction. The qualification, which is the equivalent of three A-levels, requires 315 hours to be spent in the business environment over two years, which Bradley sees as the future of education. He said: “I think this way of gaining qualifications while also gaining actual work experience is the new era of recruitment. It’s the best of both worlds; I get to work with Helix two days per week and study for the other three. And the best thing for me is that I get to work for such a great company who are supporting me with my career.” Other employees benefitting from the flexible recruitment and education options offered by Helix include Reno Edwards, who recently joined the company as an Assistant Site Manager and is being supported to complete an HND in Construction Management to further his career in the sector, and Helix’s most recent recruit, Luke Schofield, who is undertaking a Trainee Design Coordinator apprenticeship and will shortly join a HND course, before completing a part-time degree. Nic Davies, Group Chief Executive Officer, said: “We’re very proud of the diverse opportunities we offer those wishing to join the company and the construction industry, in whatever way works for them and their circumstances. We’re also very proud of the amazing team we’re growing, and of the hard work and dedication they give to our company and our clients. “Supporting these exceptional members of the team is something that’s very important to us; it brings huge value to Helix, helps young and diverse communities join the sector, and is worth every penny we invest in them.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
MARKET-LEADING provider of workforce management and access control solutions, MSite has appointed two new strategic partnership directors to lead the company’s mission to work collaboratively with the industry and make construction safer and more productive. With more than 55 years’ combined experience in technology and systems development for some of the largest UK built environment organisations, Martin Ward and Dominic Howkins share MSite’s drive to better the industry by breaking down silos and reducing the performance gap for the millions of workers who set foot onto construction sites every day. The pair join an established business already supporting some of the largest and most forward-thinking construction businesses in the UK, with a shared goal of cultivating value from workforce intelligence throughout the construction community. Dominic said: “The construction industry has many well documented issues, primarily the slow pace of change, modern slavery, mass duplication of data and lack of collaboration. Prior to joining MSite we respected its leading approach to access and attendance but didn’t appreciate how aligned our visions and ambitions were on supporting the entire construction community. “Joining felt like a natural step. We’ll be bringing together our existing network, MSite’s extensive relationships and its talented team to make a simpler, more efficient, and safer industry for all.” Martin said: “Dom and I have worked together for over a decade, either as co-founders of new enterprises or in well-known construction industry businesses. Given the challenges we face as an industry, the need to connect systems and processes has never been greater. The opportunity to digitalise the construction workforce provides huge benefits across projects big and small, enabling improvements in safety, productivity and ESG. “MSite has an enviable customer base and huge reach. More than one third of the UK’s construction workforce and supply chain have interacted with MSite solutions in the past 12 months. I have already seen first-hand how closely MSite works with its customers, with real focus on raising the bar when it comes to innovation and service. The focus for 2024 is on software solutions and data insights that will drive real value across all stakeholder groups, and continued delivery of customer excellence. After spending many years in construction technology, this broader community focus is very refreshing.” Part of the Infobric Group, MSite has operated in the construction industry for more than 20 years with values based on embracing challenge, achieving together and doing the right thing. With an end-to-end workforce management solution ranging from pre-site registration and inductions through to access control, site briefings and workforce management, MSite is trusted by leading names such as Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall, Sisk and BAM across all construction levels and sectors including commercial, housebuilding, infrastructure, refit and utilities. Robert Brent, CEO at MSite, added: “Martin and Dom have a proven track record of delivering change in the industry and I’m very pleased that they have joined us here at MSite to support our ambitions as a business. Their careers speak for themselves. “In a difficult market we have seen significant growth over the past 12 months working with more than 80 new customers of all shapes and sizes. We have taken huge steps to get closer to our customers and provide incredible service, which has been pivotal to underpin this growth. It’s exciting to consider our potential, especially working more closely with the wider industry through Martin and Dominic.” For more information about MSite, visit www.msite.com Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Harron Homes has recently appointed Lee Kirkland as Construction Director for its Yorkshire region. With over 20 years in the construction industry, Lee brings a wealth of experience to his new role overseeing the development and delivery of luxury homes across Yorkshire. Starting out as an apprentice bricklayer at age 17, Mexborough-born Lee quickly rose through the ranks at his first job, becoming a site manager by the age of 23. “I had worked for Harron Homes earlier on in my career as a site manager, for a period of about two and a half years, and I really enjoyed my time there,” says Lee. Lee’s vast experience working for several different housebuilders across Yorkshire has seen him work in many different environments, but what stands out about Harron Homes is the family feel. An all-round people person, Lee approaches his role with a team-based mindset: “It’s important to lead, but it’s equally important to empower others to lead as well. “I’ve been in this role for only a few months, yet I’ve already seen tremendous success stories of employees delivering spectacular results.” Having been in the industry for over 20 years, Lee is the first to acknowledge that the support of colleagues and family is vital to success. Lee met his wife, Jemma, when he was 17, and the two married 6 years later. Lee says, “Jemma has been beside me through thick and thin, and we’ve supported one another for over two decades. She’s an advanced nurse practitioner, so between us we work very hard. When we do get time off, we tend to our farm, rearing the animals and racing around on quadbikes with our two children, Lincoln and Bodhi.” When asked about his aims for the future, Lee said, “I want to keep building the team up and improving its confidence. This goes hand in hand with ensuring we continue to hit our KPIs on a consistent basis. “Ultimately, it’s important that when we say we do something, we do it – I want to cement that reputation so that all our employees can continue to have the utmost pride in Harron Homes.” Tony Lee, Managing Director for Harron Homes Yorkshire, said: “Harron Homes is a place where anyone with the ambition and compassion to deliver the best homes around can make an excellent career for themselves. Lee’s trajectory is testament to his dedication to the industry and to housebuilding. That he has shown himself to be invested in the evolution of each employee under his wing, as well as in the evolution of the business as a whole, is proof of his unflagging commitment to his career. We couldn’t be more thrilled to have him on board.” Harron Homes is a housebuilder with developments located across Yorkshire and the North Midlands. With a range of two, three, four and five bedroom homes suitable for couples, professionals and families alike, there truly is something for everyone. For more information on Harron’s Yorkshire properties please visit: https://www.harronhomes.com/find-a-home/. For more information on Harron Homes careers, please visit https://www.harronhomes.com/careers/. Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Baxi’s Parent company BDR Thermea Group today announced the appointment of Tjarko Bouman as its new Chief Executive Officer. Bouman will join BDR Thermea Group from 1 February 2024 as successor to Bertrand Schmitt, who is stepping down, as announced earlier this week. Tjarko is currently CEO of NTS Group, a global company which develops, produces, assembles and tests complex (opto) mechatronic systems and mechanical modules for high-tech OEMs in semiconductor, analytical and healthcare markets. During his tenure, he has rolled out a refined new global strategy, which resulted in record years for turnover and profitability in 2021 and 2022, and a place in the global top 3 of the semiconductor and analytical market niche in which NTS Group is active. Prior to NTS, Tjarko spent nine years at Vanderlande Industries working as Managing Director responsible for the operating company delivering automated material handling solutions in Europe (excluding DACH) and Asia Pacific to main markets of the food retail, e-commerce, fashion and parcel industries. Before that, he was responsible for global services development at Vanderlande including the spare parts business, global services desk and services expertise centre. Marc de Jong, Chair of the BDR Thermea Supervisory Board, says: “Tjarko brings to his new role as BDR Thermea CEO more than 20 years’ experience in business development, operations and supply chain, both in consulting and management, and a track record of combining innovation and growth with a clear customer focus. Tjarko is skilled in business transformation, as well as having digital skills in developing customer value-propositions.” Tjarko Bouman says: “I’m looking forward to joining BDR Thermea Group, building on Bertrand’s legacy, bringing my own experience and skills to the company, and cooperating with the teams across the globe as BDR Thermea moves forward to further strengthen its position in the energy transition.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
Commercial fit out and refurbishment specialist, ICON Projects, with 3 office locations in the UK including London, has recently welcomed Ashley Kemp to its senior leadership team as Operations Director. Ashley brings a wealth of expertise to the business, having worked with Tier-1 fit out contractors over the past 15 years both in the North of England, and in London. Working as part of the wider UK team, Ashley has been brought in at partnership level to help grow the ICON Projects brand across a range of sectors, whilst ensuring the highest level of customer service. ICON Projects offer a range of high-quality services from its offices in London, Cheshire and Birmingham, with emphasis on customer-centric collaboration and industry leading technology. Services include workplace consultancy, design, and fit out across commercial office, retail, higher education, and life sciences sectors. Recent projects include completed projects for Magnet, Wickers, Flokk and LINK group. Speaking of his new role, Ashley had this to say: “When the opportunity arose to join ICON Projects at partner level, I jumped at the chance.” “Our focus will remain on customer service, creating roles for great people, and fulfilment of our long term ESG commitments. This is all made possible by the total freedom we have to embrace technology and drive innovation at every level to create an enjoyable journey for all project stakeholders, including the communities we work in.” “Being part of the ICON Projects team at this stage affords me the exciting opportunity to shape our growth in line with our long-term ESG commitments. This company is about working with good people to leave a positive mark on our world, and that’s a purpose I can really stand behind.” Craig Shenton, Director at ICON, commented: “We are thrilled to welcome Ashley to our growing team as Operations Director. Ashley is our most senior appointment to date and signals our intent to deliver the highest quality customer experience across a range of sectors. Ashley brings a wealth of experience and is entirely aligned with our core values of integrity, care, opportunity and unity.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals
