Empowering

our people

Empowering our people

Apleona is a truly global organisation, with 20,000+ colleagues in over 30 countries. In the UK alone, we employ 1500+ of these talented people in diverse facilities management roles.

By empowering and fulfilling our people, we create experiences that matter. We look for customer excellence ambassadors who are passionate about delivering a sophisticated, bespoke offering that benefits each client.

Above all, we operate and thrive on mutual trust - between peers, facilities managers, suppliers, subcontractors and our clients.

Our leadership team

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James Thoden van Velzen

Chief Executive Officer, Apleona Northern and Western Europe

James joined Apleona as the Chief Executive Officer for the UK and Ireland in April 2017 and assumed responsibility for all P&L and daily operations. With over 20 years in facilities management and a graduate of the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, he brought a distinct skill set.

Prior to joining Apleona, James spent 7 years as CEO for SPIE UK, further enriching his leadership skills and strategic perspective.

In January 2021, James expanded his responsibilities by becoming the Deputy Head of the Apleona International Business Unit and a Member of the Apleona Group Management Board. In May 2022 James took on further responsibilities for the 6 countries within Western Region thus becoming the CEO for Northern and Western Europe.

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Jacqui Paice

Managing Director

Jacqui boasts more than 30 years’ experience of people management, having started her career in the catering industry. She joined the business in 2011 with a particular focus on a large shopping centre portfolio, before being promoted to Operations Director, followed by Managing Director for the UK FM business in spring 2019. In January 2022, Jacqui extended this role to include our Workspace division.

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Bryan McLaggan

Managing Director, CTS

Bryan is an experienced director of facilities services with a demonstrated history of working in the mechanical or industrial engineering industry. He founded Combined Technical Solutions (CTS) in 1999 where he remains Managing Director.

Bryan is also a long-standing committee member of the Institute of Facilities Management (IWFM).

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Fiona Frater

Chief Financial Officer

Fiona joined the Board in August 2021 having been with Apleona in various finance roles since June 2014. Prior to joining Apleona, Fiona
held finance leadership roles within industries including manufacturing and property.

Fiona is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS). She leads a team of finance professionals who operate both
transactional and reporting support across the whole Northern Europe Region from their main base in Motherwell.

Fiona also has functional responsibility for Legal, Insurance and IT.

Read more about our fabulous team and their favourite things...

Cheese,

Chatter,

Confidence

Rachel Broughton-Stronghill

Regional Director

Skiing,

Wine,

Personal development podcasts

Emma Coutts

Business Support Manager

Family,

Golf,

Guinness

Russ Bate

Account Director

Coastal walks,

Training shoe addiction,

Good food 

Jonathan Greenhalgh

Senior Facilities Manager

Running,

Wine,

Good design

Betty Bohane

Business Brand Manager

My dog Marley,

Greece,

Sunsets

Michelle Clissitt

Cleaning Operative

Family,

Friends,

Punjab

Darshan Kaur

Cleaning Operative

Skiing,

Sushi,

Salsa dancing 

Emma Kinsella

Business Graduate

My grandchildren,

Walking my dog Archie,

Cruising

Jackie Cheetham

Soft Services Manager

Preaching as a pastor,

New York Giants,

Motivator

Michael Johnson

Regional Facilities Manager

Black labs,

Football,

Family BBQ days

Shane Beck

Account Director

Family,

Travel,

Football

Wesley Hinds

Sous Chef

Friends,

Plants,

Cooking

Tint Tint Aung

Senior Commercial Manager

Cycling,

Sherry-cask Scotch whisky,

The great outdoors

Sanil Singh

Head of Procurement

Family,

Holidays,

Golf

Lisa Carr

Head of HR

Family,

Gin,

Music

Kirsten Renton

Executive Assistant

Reading,

Bootcamp,

Travelling

Jimmy Graham

Business Support Director

Family,

Travel,

Wine

Jane Podmore

HR Director

Coffee,

Porridge,

Gym

Martin Taylor

Regional Director

Gardening,

Fitness,

Food waste hero

Yin Oo

Commercial Director

Czech,

Ice-creams,

My cavapoo

Katerina Robinson

Head of Sustainability

Synths,

Coffee,

Cycling

Jack Moxley

HSEQ Advisor

Rugby,

Scuba diving,

Family man

John Davies

Regional Director

Football,

Family,

Fun

Marc Martin

Commercial Director

Dog lover,

Thrill-seeker,

Foodie

Jenna Clelland

Business Graduate

Movies,

Rum,

3D animation

Chris Strawinski

IT Infrastructure Co-Ordinator

Running,

Gardening,

Liverpool F.C

Dave Abel

Security Officer

Family,

Pets,

Gin

Sandra Williams

Hospitality Assistant

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