Our Business

Our business in Great Britain has achieved a very important milestone. With the recent launch of our London Security Solutions business unit, and our appointment of Liz Cummins as its managing director, the platform we envisaged for the business is now in place.

We have improved the structure of the business. Today we have four
business units, giving us the flexibility, responsiveness and specialist knowledge to deliver outstanding support to our customers.

A new business unit and managing director for London

In February, we launched a new London Security Solutions business unit to enable us to align more closely with our growing portfolio of clients in the capital.

In April, we appointed Liz Cummins to lead the new business unit as its Managing Director. Liz has a history of success delivering security and front of house services in London and over ten years of senior leadership experience in the facilities services industry.

The new business unit, which draws on the strength and resources of our group, has the speed, flexibility and expertise needed to deliver outstanding service to its clients in the city. It also benefits from our increased investment in technology and innovation. In 2021, we appointed a new Director of Technology Solutions to help us leverage cutting-edge security technologies to deliver performance improvements and added value to clients.

Commenting on her appointment, Liz said, “I’m delighted to join Bidvest Noonan and to lead our new London Security Solutions business unit. I joined Bidvest Noonan because I recognised that it is a business that puts people first. Our teams and clients are at the core of all our decisions. In this industry, people make all the difference. I’m looking forward to empowering our people to do their best work and achieve their professional objectives. Together, we will challenge conventions, design innovative solutions and work hard to deliver the best service and value to our clients.”

Facilities services leader Bidvest Noonan has named Liz Cummins as Managing Director of its new London Security Solutions business unit. Bidvest Noonan launched the business unit in February of this year following a period of robust growth, which saw its security and front of house businesses cement leadership positions in London. 

The new business unit was established to enable Bidvest Noonan to align itself more closely with its growing portfolio of clients in the capital. The business unit, which draws on the strength and resources of the Bidvest Noonan group, has the speed, flexibility and expertise needed to deliver outstanding service to its clients in the city.

As Managing Director, Cummins will lead the growth and development of the new business unit and join Bidvest Noonan’s executive team. Cummins has a history of success delivering security and front of house services in London and over ten years of senior leadership experience in the facilities services industry.

Over the past 18 months, Bidvest Noonan has made a number of investments to strengthen its business and senior leadership team, including making appointments to two newly created roles, Chief Customer Officer and Chief Services Officer. The business has also increased its investment in technology and innovation. In 2021, Bidvest Noonan appointed a new Director of Technology Solutions to help the business leverage cutting-edge security technologies to deliver performance improvements and added value to clients.

Commenting on her appointment, Cummins said, “I’m delighted to join Bidvest Noonan and to lead our new London Security Solutions business unit. I joined Bidvest Noonan because I recognised that it is a business that puts people first. Our teams and clients are at the core of all our decisions. In this industry, people make all the difference. I’m looking forward to empowering our people to do their best work and achieve their professional objectives. Together, we will challenge conventions, design innovative solutions and work hard to deliver the best service and value to our clients.”

CEO of Bidvest Noonan in Great Britain, Charlotte Marshall, added, “Liz’s substantial executive leadership experience and deep expertise in security and front of house services make her an ideal leader for our new business unit. In addition, Liz has a history of building strong relationships with customers and delivering excellent service; I know that Liz will take this business unit from strength to strength“.

Bidvest Noonan has appointed Mark Elton as Compliance and Risk Director for its business in Great Britain.

Elton previously served as Quality, Risk, and Compliance Director at Cordant Services, which became part of the Bidvest Noonan group in May of this year. 

In his new role, Elton will serve on Bidvest Noonan’s senior management team and lead the development and execution of the business’s Compliance and Risk strategies.  

Following two years of strong growth, during which Bidvest Noonan achieved leadership positions for services such as cleaning and security, the business has increasingly focused on investing in expertise. Elton, who has over 25 years of industry experience, is the latest in a series of subject matter experts to join the company’s senior management team. These include the appointment of Charlotte Marshall as CEO for its business in Great Britain and Sarah Cork as Director of Operations for Security Solutions.

Commenting on his appointment, Elton said: “I’m delighted to take on this new and exciting role and to support our wider group. I’m looking forward to working with my new colleagues to take this outstanding business from strength to strength.” 

Bidvest Noonan’s Chief Finance Officer, Simon Giles, added: “Mark has deep expertise in his field. As part of our senior management team, Mark will help us to continue improving our performance and strengthen our leadership position in Great Britain.” 

Bidvest Noonan has appointed Tracey Hammond as Head of Health and Safety for Security Solutions. Tracey previously worked at Axis as a Health and Safety Manager, and prior to this, she served as a Police Officer with the Hampshire Police for 30 years, 18 of which were as Sergeant. Her extensive experience will see her take a leading role in ensuring compliance of health, safety, quality, and environmental legislations throughout the Bidvest Noonan business.

During her early police career, Tracey dealt with several workplace fatalities which were conducted alongside the Health and Safety Executive. As a result of this experience, Tracey developed an interest in the field of health and safety and took the first steps to qualify as a safety professional in addition to her police role as a Custody Officer. She became the lead on safety for Hampshire Police Federation for 13 years and engaged with various national committees including the provision of stab vests, working at height, and the national forum of custody officers. She also had a role supporting the welfare of police officers during the 2012 Olympics.

Eddie Ingram, Managing Director, said: “Tracey is a welcome investment in our business. Her expertise in health and safety will ensure we deliver the highest standards of service to our clients while complying with health and safety standards and safeguarding the wellbeing of our employees.”

Tracey added: “I am passionate about health and safety and am excited about the future of this role and to be working alongside my new colleagues. I am looking forward to identifying opportunities to develop best practice, promote awareness, and engage with individuals across the business”

In a move designed to increase the strength and agility of its operations, Bidvest Noonan has named Charlotte Marshall as CEO for its business in Great Britain. 

Marshall, an accomplished business leader, has over 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles and has a proven track record for building successful services businesses. Most recently, Marshall was SVP General Manager, Western Europe for Iron Mountain, with responsibility for operations in more than 12 countries, including the United Kingdom.

The appointment follows the group’s recent investment in a new operating structure that saw the development of separate leadership, operations and support teams for Bidvest Noonan’s businesses in Great Britain and Ireland. 

Bidvest Noonan recently cemented its leadership position in the facilities services market, expanding its footprint, service profile, and expertise with the acquisition of the Axis Group and Cordant Services. Today the group employs more than 27,000 people and has annual revenues of over £700 million.

Group CEO Declan Doyle said, “I’m delighted Charlotte has joined Bidvest Noonan. Charlotte has the vision, energy and skill set needed to take our business in Great Britain to the next level. I have every confidence that Charlotte will deliver success for Bidvest Noonan, our people and our clients”.

Commenting on her appointment, Marshall said, “I am thrilled to join Bidvest Noonan and lead its business in Great Britain at such an important time in its development. Bidvest Noonan is an exceptional business with strong fundamentals and an outstanding team.  I am looking forward to working with my new colleagues to support our clients and continue Bidvest Noonan’s success”.

Chief Business Officer Fintan Connolly added, “Charlotte’s appointment and our new structure will enable us to accelerate our growth and increase the value and support we deliver to clients. Charlotte shares our passion for delivering innovative solutions and exceptional customer experiences. I’m looking forward to working with Charlotte to build on the success we have achieved”.