28th Jul 2014 09:18
LONDON (Alliance News) - Speedy Hire PLC said Monday that it has strengthened its senior management team with a swathe of hires as it continues to pursue its growth strategy across core hire, specialist solutions and complementary services.
The tools, equipment, plant hire and services company said Adrian Murphy has joined the company as chief operating officer UK, with the responsibility of UK operations along with leading regional and specialist solution sales. Before joining Speedy, Murphy worked for United Technologies Corp, firstly as managing director for Chubb Fire and Security Systems, and later as commercial director UK, Ireland and Benelux for the Building Industrial Systems division.
Tony Bennett has been appointed corporate development officer, responsible for strategy, planning, corporate activity, corporate communications and social responsibility. He has formerly held roles at Office Depot Inc and the Rentokil Initial Group PLC.
Speedy has also hired Steve Giblin as group health, safety, security, environment, and quality director and Ed Cowell as head of major accounts.
"The broad experience they bring from both inside and outside our industry, combined with new internal appointments to the senior leadership team, gives us the right blend of skills to accelerate the implementation of our growth strategy," said CEO Mark Rogerson.
Speedy Hire shares were trading 1.62% higher at 54.875 pence per share Monday morning.
By Alice Attwood; [email protected]; @AliceAtAlliance
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