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Property and people security specialist, VPS Group, has appointed Craig Robb as its Group Chief Commercial Officer.
With over 15 years’ experience in the security sector, Robb joins the company from Securitas UK where he also held the role of CCO. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience, specialising in strategic proposition and delivering customer excellence.
Speaking about his new appointment, Robb said: “I am delighted to be part of the VPS family. Joining the business was a very easy decision for me to make, having always admired VPS and its ability to dynamically service client’s needs through temporary security solutions – to be part of that journey in a fast-changing industry is hugely exciting.
“It’s no secret that all businesses are being impacted by the rapidly changing macro-economic environment around us and I am looking forward to leading the commercial focus and supporting the Group in their continued success in delivering a customer focused approach.”
This appointment supports the growth of the VPS Group, who welcomed Spencer Rock, formerly at Mitie and Tivoli, as Managing Director of VPS UK&I in August of this year.
Lee Newman, VPS Group Chief Executive Officer commented: “I am thrilled that Spencer and Craig have joined the business. They both bring knowledge and expertise that complement and enhance the Group Executive Team and supports our strategy of driving the business forward to deliver our vision and continue to enhance our position as Europe’s leading temporary security specialist.”
The VPS Group offers specialist security protection solutions through monitored technology, physical security and protection by occupation, for customers in a range of sectors, with a focus on vacant and void residential and commercial properties, alongside construction site security.
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