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Crown Workspace has appointed a new Head of Move and Change Management to support business growth and strengthen its business proposition.
Jackie Furey has over 25 years management experience within workplace consultancy, change management, and relocation management having delivered some of the UK’s most notable projects.
Previously, Furey has held positions at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management as Chair of Workspace SIG and Chair of Women in FM, as well as the Director of her own business, Where Workplace Works Ltd that offered a range of workplace consultancy services.
Over the last two years, Crown has seen a shift in the market with businesses having to adapt their workspace in order to support the current workforce, whilst considering the changing working patterns and enhanced flexibility expected post-pandemic.
In this new role, Furey will be focusing on helping with the emotional client process that can come with change as well as helping our clients to build a case for change and implement workspace solutions that work for their business and their teams.
Commenting on her appointment, Furey said: “I am very excited to be starting this new position at Crown Workspace and I can’t wait to implement my ideas. I am extremely passionate about showing clients how they can use a space, both physically and culturally especially with the changing needs of employees and employers in the new hybrid approach to working.”
Phil Oram, Regional Director at Crown Workspace UKI, said: “Welcoming Jackie to the Crown Workspace team will support the division’s continued growth as she brings with her extensive sector knowledge and experience. We are impressed by her ability to hold lasting relationships with previous clients and her status within the industry will help reinforce the trust we have built as an organisation. She will be key in helping us to implement our plans in driving change within the sector, which is crucial at a time when we are seeing a period of transformation as workspaces and the physical office are evolving.”
Crown Workspace is part of the Crown Worldwide Group.
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