Mace has announced its Chief Operating Officer (COO), Marcus Burley, is to step down from the Board.

Having joined the company in 1998 and served as COO for International since 2010, Mr Hurley will step down from his position at the end of December.

Jason Millett, COO for Consultancy, will take over leading operations in Sub-Saharan Africa, Asia and MENA, including all international overseas programmes.

Meanwhile, Mandy Willis will join the Board as Group Director for Corporate Strategy from 01 January, 2018. Previously, Ms Willis was an external advisor to Mace and before joining the company three years ago.

In her new role, she will be advising and leading on a range of activities which are critical to delivering Mace's 2022 strategy. These include advising on joint ventures and acquisitions, funding, financing, tax and corporate structuring.


Mark Reynolds, Chief Executive of Mace, said: "I am delighted to announce the appointment of Mandy Willis as Mace's Group Director for Corporate Strategy. The Group Board and I welcome her to our Group Board. Mandy's appointment ensures we are well placed to take full advantage of future opportunities and are better able to deliver our 2022 strategy.

"I would also like to thank Marcus Burley for his nearly 20 years of service to Mace, and the last seven years contributing to our Group Board. He has led the company's overseas expansion and I am in no doubt that without him we wouldn't be in the strong position that we find ourselves today. I wish him and his family well for the future."

Mandy Willis, said: "I am delighted to join the Mace Group Board and look forward to working closely with my fellow board members. Having been involved closely with Mace's strategy – both as an external consultant and then in-house –I have seen how the business has grown, matured and is now more than ever able to bring a better perspective to bear on our clients challenges."

Departing COO, Marcus Burley, added: "While I've now decided it's time to pursue quieter activities, I have no doubt that the company will continue to prosper and leave its mark across major projects and developments globally."

Image: Marcus Burley.

(LM)