Abloy UK has appointed Jason Boyce ASyl as the new Commercial Product Manager for Electronic Access Control, specialising in the Aperio access control solution. Aperio wireless devices from Abloy UK extend the reach of an access control system or replace mechanical locks with intelligent access control. They operate wire-free, so battery-powered Aperio devices are fast and cost-effective to install and save money in operating and maintenance costs. Jason brings a wealth of experience from his previous roles, which include being a qualified electrician, working in the IP and telecoms sector, and 15 years in the world of enterprise access control before setting up his own business as an independent security consultant. He then began his career with Abloy as a Business Development Manager in the education sector, before being promoted. Jason’s new role sees him responsible for the product management and commercial success of Aperio. By combining his experience both in sales and as a consultant, he can identify client needs and help them overcome challenges with access control and security. When discussing what characteristics make him an excellent fit for the role, he said: “My background as a consultant has allowed me to take a step back and look at things differently and ask probing meaningful questions to find the best solution to a problem. “Often clients don’t know what solution they need, so we have to ask what issues they are trying to overcome and see things from a different perspective. Ultimately, we are a trusted advisor, but we also have the portfolio of products to resolve their problems.” Jason added: “I strongly believe in the Aperio system and the many benefits it offers a range of sectors, due to its flexible nature. I am looking forward to proactively creating a new strategy for how to market and communicate this. Our solutions are already very popular, but it would be interesting to take these into different verticals and identify where they can make a real difference.” Pat Jefferies, Commercial Director at Abloy UK, explains why Jason was the ideal choice for this role: “Having worked with Jason for the last couple of years, we identified an excellent opportunity to get somebody with his unique and varied experience into the role of Commercial Product Manager. “Jason has a strong vision of how to implement his strategy and new ways of working that will better position us in the market and service our customer’s needs. We are delighted to have him on board and are excited to see how he makes this role his own.” To learn more about Aperio and how it can help your business, contact Jason Boyce via email: jason.boyce@assaabloy.com. For further information on products and services available from Abloy, visit https://bit.ly/3MWQWdQ call 01902 364 500, or email info@abloy.co.uk.  Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

NATIONAL real estate consultancy Naismiths has announced the appointment of new managing director, Ben Harwood.  Having joined Naismiths in 2017, Ben facilitated the buyout of the business and has since led the restructuring and advisory team. As managing director, Ben is now leading the business as it enters its sixth decade, armed with his extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions as a chartered accountant.   Ben said: “The consultancy continues to grow from strength to strength and I see our bright future being intrinsically tied to our sixty years of experience, with the company celebrating this 60-year milestone in 2023. My ambition is to drive the company forward, focusing on evolving our data-led approach, while maintaining our reputation as trusted advisors across project monitoring, building consultancy and restructuring and advisory.  “Data really is king when forecasting future projects, so as part of our continued growth, Naismiths is working on delivering greater access to our leading property development information. By fully understanding the key metrics and risk factors, we can use our data to assist property developers, lenders, and other stakeholders to appraise and monitor projects more effectively.”  Marcus Higgins, national head of project monitoring at Naismiths said: “Naismiths is marking a significant 60-year milestone this year and with this includes the appointment of Ben as managing director. Ben’s energy, focus and ideas are having a positive impact on the direction of the business, with both the senior and wider teams benefiting from his leadership. We look forward to the next chapter of Naismiths and taking the business to new levels of success.”  For more information visit www.naismiths.com and follow www.linkedin.com/company/naismiths-ltd/   

Linbrooke Services Ltd (Linbrooke), is pleased to announce the appointment of Will Wilson as Chief Executive Officer. Linbrooke is a leading UK engineering company specialising in the design and integration of multi-sector power and telecom solutions, combined with Rail related signalling, telecoms and power systems and multi sector, multi-discipline consultancy. Lee Hallam, Executive Chairman said: “We are pleased to welcome Will Wilson to Linbrooke and he will lead the company into the next phase of growth, bringing into his new role a wealth of experience in the engineering and rail industries.” Prior to joining Linbrooke, Will held senior leadership positions at a number of global companies including Siemens, Alstom and GE Transportation. He was formerly the CEO of Siemens Mobility in the UK. During his career Will has gained extensive rail and transport experience on an international basis, and has majored in railways, aerospace, traffic and general transportation for over 27 years. With a current personal passion for carbon free transport he is a recognised authority in the sector. On joining Linbrooke as Chief Executive, Will said: “I am delighted to be joining Linbrooke at such an exciting time in its evolution. With many sectors growing especially around the global de-carbonisation agenda we are so well positioned to deliver innovative bespoke solutions as well as growing our unique position within the rail sector as the only multi-tier signalling integrator.” “The company has an outstanding reputation in the industry and a talented team of engineers, project managers and hugely dedicated staff in all areas. We are already building on this strong foundation, continuing to deliver high-quality projects for our clients, while also expanding our capabilities and exploring new growth opportunities.  A renewed focus on the customer and delivery will be implemented due to Linbrooke’s culture based upon safety and integrity.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals