OCS appoints new CEO for overseas territories

Jane Sheard to lead business interests in Australia, New Zealand and China

OCS has confirmed that its CEO of Facilities Services UK, Jane Sheard, will step up to become the chief executive officer for the company’s interests in Australia, New Zealand and China from 1 May 2016.

Sheard joined OCS in June 2013 as UK managing director for Facilities Services, following appointments with a number of well-known FM companies including: Johnson Controls, NG Bailey and Reliance FM and ISS.

She became a UK CEO in 2015 and has been a key member of the senior team, leading and implementing the company’s five-year business growth strategy. She is passionate about driving innovation, re-engineering contracts, growing the specialist services contract base and enhancing the capability and credibility of self-delivered hard services in the UK.

“Jane has an extensive background in facilities management that will prove to be invaluable in steering our business interests in this important territory. We have been keen to grow our presence in these territories for some time, and I am confident that Jane will stimulate and drive progress in this area”, said Peter Slator, OCS Group chief executive.

Speaking about her new appointment, Sheard said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been asked to take on this important role within the OCS portfolio. There is a huge amount of talent within these OCS territories and I am excited at the prospect of working with teams of new colleagues to drive sustainable growth in the region.”