New director of operations at Facilicom

Soft services and contract cleaning specialist, Facilicom UK, has appointed Peter Buff as its new Director of Operations.

Buff, who brings over 20 years’ leadership experience in the outsourcing and business services sectors, holding senior roles spanning operations, account development and sales for companies including Johnson Controls GWS (now CBRE), ENGIE and Mitie, assumed responsibilities on 23 July, succeeding Giles Wheeler, who will retire at the end of 2018, allowing for a six-month handover period.

Commenting on the new appointment, Jan-Hein Hemke, Managing Director of Facilicom UK, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Peter Buff to Facilicom. The experience Peter brings to the team will play a key role in the next stage of our growth. I am confident that his energy and skills will help augment our service capability, instil greater employee engagement and develop deeper and more impactful relationships with our clients.”

Buff commented: “Facilicom UK has an excellent reputation in the soft services sector, and I am excited to be further building on this good name and contributing to the company’s continued growth. I will be working collaboratively with Giles Wheeler to ensure there is sound business continuity and ongoing operational performance in place for his departure at the end of this year.”