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A new lanyard for passengers with hidden disabilities, first introduced at Gatwick Airport to assist passengers with hidden disabilities, is set to be rolled out to other UK airports following a successful trial over the summer.

International total facilities management provider OCS has won a contract to provide manned guarding services to The O2, a multi-million pound entertainment venue in south-east London and home to the O2 Arena, the world's number one music venue by ticket sales.

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."

Sheila Newton joins OCS as Managing Director for the Government Sector. This is a newly created role in the company’s UK senior line-up. Sector specialist Newton will build on OCS’s existing experience and expertise in the Government Sector, continuing to grow the organisation’s eligibility as a supplier for the Crown Commercial Service Facilities Management Framework.

International total facilities management (TFM) provider OCS has appeared in the Sunday Times Top Track 100 list, for the 15th year in a row. The list tracks the UK’s top 100 private companies with the highest turnover and OCS has been ranked in 59th place, rising six places from last year.