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James Sharkey has taken up the position of Head of Group Marketing at workplace experience and facility management company, ISS.
Sharkey brings over 20 years of marketing experience and an outstanding track record in building and leading multi-region marketing teams and deploying robust marketing strategies.
Sharkey has spent the last 15 years in the marketing team of another global facility management company, where he played a key role in globalising and professionalising the function to support the business across key commercial segments. Prior to this role, he worked in various marketing and operational positions for Enterprise Inns PLC and General Electric (GE) among others. At GE, he graduated from the GE management training program.
Commenting on the new appointment, Agostino Renna, Group Chief Commercial Officer at ISS said: “I am thrilled to welcome James Sharkey to the ISS team. His extensive marketing experience and proven track record of delivering innovative solutions and leading multi-region teams will be invaluable to our business. I am confident that James will be instrumental in driving our marketing strategy forward and supporting our continued commercial growth.”
With the current economic crisis resulting in higher prices and more of a squeeze on resources, FMs need to ensure that they have robust building and maintenance services in place to control costs and reduce the need for emergency repairs. When it comes to drainage and plumbing there are also the challenges of dealing with extreme weather, from droughts to flooding, the need to meet stringent regulations and to avoid causing environmental damage.
UK drainage specialist, Metro Rod, has launched a survey which explores the main areas of interest for FMs in maintaining drainage and plumbing, including how they currently assess their supply chains to ensure they’re working with partners that meet the highest possible standards and provide value for money.
The results will be published online so that you can see how you compare to others within the sector.
The survey should take just 5-10 minutes of your time, and as a thank you, you will be entered into a prize draw, where one lucky winner will be picked at random to receive a £100 Amazon voucher.
To take part click here.
