22nd Mar 2021 08:42
(Alliance News) - Grainger PLC on Monday announced the appointment of John Blanshard as director of Operations with effect on Monday next week.
Blanshard will be part of the FTSE 250 residential landlord's executive committee and will be responsible for Grainger's national operations, including customer service, customer experience and health & safety.
Blanshard will be joining from Bristol-based student accommodation developer Unite Group PLC, where he spent 11 years since 2010, leaving as chief customer officer.
"John's extensive and highly relevant experience within successful, customer-facing operational businesses will support Grainger's focus of delivering great homes and great service to our rapidly growing customer base. Our operational platform delivers significant shareholder value, and as we continue to grow our portfolio over the coming years and leverage our operations, we will enhance shareholder returns further," said Chief Executive Helen Gordon.
Shares in Grainger were down 1.6% at 265.20 pence on Monday in London.
By Dayo Laniyan; [email protected]
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