Director appointment at Acuity

Bidvest Noonan’s specialist front of house services business, Acuity, has announced Philip Dearden as its newly appointed Front of House Development Director.

Acuity specialises in providing services such as reception management, meeting room management, event management and more to a growing portfolio of prestigious customers.

Dearden, a highly accomplished leader, has a wealth of industry experience and a proven track record of building successful front of house businesses. As Front of House Development Director, he will be a key member of Acuity’s senior leadership team and will be responsible for the business’ strategic development. Dearden will help Acuity to accelerate its innovation, enhance its services and establish a market-leading position.

This is the most senior appointment at Acuity since Bidvest Noonan acquired the business in 2021, signalling the company’s commitment to investing in Acuity’s growth and development.

Managing Director Liz Cummins commented: “I’m delighted Philip has joined our senior leadership team. Philip has the vision, drive and expertise we need to accelerate Acuity’s growth. I know that Philip will be highly successful in his new role. I’m excited about the impact he will have on our business, our people and our customers.”

Dearden said: “Acuity is an excellent business with a strong reputation, an impressive portfolio of customers and an outstanding support team. I joined Acuity because I recognised that it is a forward-looking business with an unwavering commitment to delivering the highest standards of service. I’m looking forward to working with Liz and the team to deliver remarkable service to our customers and to grow our business.”