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
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.
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.
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).
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
Transformation & Change 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,
Yoga,
The great outdoors
Sanil Singh
Head of Procurement
Family,
Holidays,
Golf
Lisa Carr
Head of People & Development
Family,
Gin,
Music
Kirsten Renton
Executive Assistant
Coffee,
Porridge,
Gym
Martin Taylor
Regional Director
Running,
Gardening,
Liverpool F.C
Dave Abel
Security Officer
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
Health,
Fitness,
New experiences
Darrell Andrews
Operations Manager
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
Family,
Pets,
Gin
Sandra Williams
Hospitality Assistant
Cycling,
Wales,
Home improvement
Ben Archer
Cleaning Operative
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