MOVERS & SHAKERS
NEW HR APPOINTMENT SUPPORTS ‘ NEXT PHASE ’
» ODL EUROPE HAS ANNOUNCED the appointment of Laura Cribb as its HR Manager . Laura is a highly qualified HR professional with a wealth of experience in HR across numerous different sectors . She has recently completed a Masters in Human Resource Management , which included a Level 7 CIPD , a qualification that will lead to her becoming a Chartered Member of CIPD .
Laura commented : “ I ’ m really looking forward to joining the team at ODL Europe , to getting to know the business and building engaging relationships with colleagues . The business has exciting plans for growth and I ’ m excited to be part of them .”
Laura ’ s appointment is ODL Europe ’ s second this month , which reflects the company ’ s ambitious growth plans . It has emerged strongly from the pandemic and has stretching targets for the next year . Its ethos is to provide the high-quality building products that builds value into every portfolio whilst developing long term relationships with its customers . In Laura , the company has a committed HR professional able to support the business as it heads into the next phase of its growth .
www . odleurope . com
Building value , building a team
» ODL EUROPE HAS ANNOUNCED the appointment of Darren Pusey as Operations Manager . Darren Pusey has over 30 years ’ experience in the fenestration industry across aluminium , PVC-U and glass . He brings skills in lean techniques , purchasing , technical and IT to ODL Europe , where his role will be to develop processes and practices across the organisation so it is wellequipped to meet its growth targets .
ODL Europe builds value into building products and offers the high-quality core products that are an essential part of every portfolio plus the value-added products that
New chief exec is ‘ perfect person ’ give powerful upselling opportunities . The range includes the Capstone composite door and the TriSYS glazing cassette system as well as the encapsulated blind range Blink Blinds + Glass . The business has emerged strongly from lockdown and has ambitious plans for the future built on its belief in forming long term partnerships with its customers by delivering excellence in every interaction . And in Darren Pusey , it has an Operations Manager with the skills to support those ambitions .
www . odl . com / europe . htm
» THE GUILD OF ARCHITECTURAL Ironmongers ( GAI ) has appointed Simon Forrester as its new Chief Executive . One of Simon ’ s earliest duties will also be the preparation of the GAI ’ s revitalised brand and relaunched events in 2021 . He takes over the GAI ’ s most senior executive role from Angie Corkhill who had led the GAI for the last three years .
Simon has held leadership roles in the healthcare , business tourism , jewellery and construction sectors , including five years as chief executive of the Association of Interior Specialists ( now FIS ) and over seven years as chief executive of the British Pest Control Association . Simon was named Trade Association Chief Executive of the Year in 2016 . He has an award-winning track record of delivering increased membership benefits , including improvements to training , governance , codes of conduct and best practice in business management . He also has an MBA from Birmingham City University , specialising in association development and innovation in not-for-profits . Julian Newman , president of the GAI , said : “ Simon brings not only experience , enthusiasm and drive to this role but also the proven ability to drive positive transformation . He is the perfect person to lead us into 2021 .”
www . gai . org . uk
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