New Group HR director for OCS

Gordon Headley joined OCS Group on 1st August 2016 in the new role of HR director. Peter Slator, the Group’s chief executive commented: “We employ over 90,000 people around the world and the success of our business is fundamentally based on the engagement, commitment and capability of all our colleagues. In appointing Gordon to this role, we recognise the importance of all our employees and of the HR function in supporting our business. We welcome Gordon, who joins us with a wealth of experience in both family and PLC businesses as well as extensive international experience.”

Headley has previously worked as chief HR officer for Tullow Oil plc and Group HR director of UK construction business Wilson Bowden plc. Working in operations management across three continents, his roles have given him exposure to many international markets in both the developed and developing world. He completed an MBA from Henley Business School and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development).

“I am delighted to join OCS to create a robust HR strategy for the Group, to drive engagement and build the capacity required to ensure that we deliver our ambitious business plans,” said Headley.