The parent company to Baxi and leading manufacturer of smart thermal comfort solutions, BDR Thermea, has appointed Luigi La Morgia as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Luigi will join the Management Board and report directly to CEO Bertrand Schmitt. Luigi brings over 20 years of experience in general management, operations and supply chain in large multinationals, including at Ducati, Fiat Powertrain, and most recently Whirlpool, where he served as Vice President Manufacturing and Supply Chain EMEA. In this time, Luigi has been involved in successful company integration processes, supply chain turnaround and world class manufacturing development. In his position as COO, Luigi will be responsible for group-wide procurement, supply chain and manufacturing, to maximise the effectiveness and efficiency of BDR Thermea Group’s operations for its customers. This includes the UK-based customers served by Baxi and its brands, both in the residential and commercial sectors. “I am thrilled to join a company whose values I so strongly identify with,” says Luigi. “As part of its ‘sustainable future’ value, BDR Thermea Group has ambitious plans to lead the energy transition in residential and office buildings. And in line with the Group’s ‘customer focus’ value, I’m looking forward to developing the efficient and effective operations needed to deliver on changing customer demand. I’m a firm believer in ‘one team’, BDR Thermea’s third value. This is how we get things done, showing that teamwork truly makes the difference.” Welcoming Luigi to the Management Board, CEO Bertrand Schmitt says: “To match the robustness of our ambitions, we need strong leadership to guide us in the right direction. We feel very fortunate to have Luigi joining us in the new role of COO, with his wealth of experience helping us to further develop our future-ready operations for the exciting times that lie ahead.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

Modular construction specialist Rollalong has recruited another experienced director to further strengthen its senior team. Keith Woodlock has been appointed as Project Director responsible for main contracts and major works, with a focus on the defence sector and MOD contracts. Keith has many years’ experience in both modular and traditional builds and has worked on major projects including the Wave Hotel at Butlins Bognor Regis, 5 Churchill Place in Canary Wharf, and Orchard Plaza in Poole. He has worked in main contracting for large PLCs helping to deliver landmark buildings, offsite solutions and refurbishment schemes nationwide. He is a member of the Chartered Institute of Buildings and the Association of Project Managers and is a certified member of the Certified Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (CIWFM). “I wanted to join Rollalong because they are increasing their turnkey operations, and my skills and experience will help the company to achieve growth in that area,” said Keith. “My role is all about quality and delivery – ensuring that quality is high and continuing to deliver projects on time and on budgets – while providing the rest of the board with information to help the company grow and be successful. “I’ve loved it so far and the wider team are brilliant. I’m really enjoying working with the MD Steve Chivers, who has given me the autonomy to use my initiative and make sure I deliver what’s required in line with Rollalong’s vision and values.” Steve Chivers commented: “We are delighted to welcome Keith, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. “We’ve recruited Keith to help us ensure that Rollalong’s major works projects are delivered effectively, on time and under budget, for our valued clients, and we’re confident that he will make an important contribution to our business.”Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

Forward-thinking flexible office space provider, Canvas Offices, has achieved an impressive 30% increase in growth over the last six months, following the appointment of two new strategic hires. Committed to providing authentic and modern work environments in sought-after locations across the Capital, Canvas was originally established in 2018 and has since built an impressive portfolio of 13 buildings in desirable locations across London including Shoreditch, Mayfair, Clerkenwell, Farringdon and Old Street. With exciting plans to more than triple the business and open 10 additional buildings within the next 18 months, the leading flexible office space provider has welcomed a new Finance Director and Head of Marketing to the business over the last six months, who have played a fundamental role in achieving its growth objectives. With extensive experience in financial planning and analysis for household names including PwC and KFC, Jasmer Singh has joined Canvas as its new Finance Director. Having already played a fundamental role in forecasting, budgeting, and planning for the acquisition of additional buildings, Jasmer is also preparing for the firm’s first large equity investment round to be launched in summer 2023. Having held multiple lead marketing positions within the property sector, Mathew Moore joined Canvas as its new Head of Marketing, where he is responsible for implementing an impactful client acquisition strategy, while ensuring Canvas is established as a leading office space provider across the Capital. Discussing the new strategic hires, Yaron Rosenblum, co-founder and CEO of Canvas, said: “The next 12 months or so is an exciting but challenging time for Canvas, as we work hard to execute our strategy to more than triple growth and drive international expansion. In order to achieve these ambitious objectives, my co-founder, Oren, and I both agreed that we need true experts in the business within finance, marketing, and sales, and feel we have more than found this in Jasmer and Mathew. Although we have only been working together for a short time, they have made an impressive impact and, more importantly, are united in our vision and values for the business.” Headquartered in Shoreditch, Canvas boasts an average 98.4% occupancy rate across its entire portfolio, with growing waiting lists and strong occupier demand. In late 2022, Canvas secured £2.5 million in debt investment to drive its growth strategy, with plans to announce its first equity investment round in mid 2023. The flexible office space provider is in the final legal stages of a new building which will more than double its portfolio once completed. For more information, visit: https://canvasoffices.co.uk Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals 

London residential developer Mount Anvil has appointed Katie Rogers as Chief Financial Officer. The new hire is an integral part of the developer’s drive to Pursue Better, Differently as it delivers estate transformation schemes in partnership with local authorities and housing associations in central London. Rogers brings more than 20 years of experience to the role, including 15 years in the sector spent building partnerships, securing debt funding, raising equity, and delivering quality homes. Most recently Rogers had an 11-year tenure as Chief Financial Officer of leading developer Telford Homes, with three years of that time spent also as their Chief Operating Officer. Additionally, she is currently a Non-Executive Director of Essex housing association CHP. Mount Anvil has been focused on London for more than 30 years and has a current pipeline of over 4,000 homes primarily in estate transformation partnerships with local authorities and housing associations. Recently the developer broke ground in Islington at the Barnsbury Estate where 914 new homes will be delivered for current residents and those on the council waiting list, and handed over the first block of quality affordable homes at Friary Park in Ealing to the residents who so enthusiastically support the estate’s transformation. Mount Anvil has been shaping London by creating quality, safe and sustainable places for over 30 years. Proven to deliver some of the city’s best residential developments, Mount Anvil has a proud record of working with London’s boroughs, housing associations and the GLA (including a one-of-its-kind £50m investment partnership) to create high-quality, tenure-blind homes for Londoners. As part of its mission to pursue better, differently Mount Anvil is nurturing unique wellbeing and sustainability partnerships with Peloton and Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Darragh Hurley, Mount Anvil’s Managing Director, said: “Katie’s arrival is great news for the partners for whom we’re focused on delivering. This year we’re bucking the trend in London – we’re able to keep on building in six boroughs because we’ve secured planning and funding and are committed to doing what we said we’re going to do. Katie’s 15+ years of experience driving results in central London joint ventures is exactly what will help us keep delivering the quality places that London needs, whatever the economic weather.” Katie Rogers, Mount Anvil’s Chief Financial Officer, said: “Mount Anvil has a clear vision for growing its contribution to London and its impact in the communities that welcome them. They’ve got an unusual culture that drives results, and I’m excited to join a leadership team that I respect as amongst the best in the business as we partner with local authorities, housing associations (and our trusted banking providers) to deliver much-needed quality housing in London.” Building, Design & Construction Magazine | The Choice of Industry Professionals