b'Mark Dermort FEATURELowtonMark joined Kelly Group in 1998 as aCoughlan HR & HSQEfield engineer and has worked his wayFleetDermot joined the group as Transport up through the company during the Meet Our Leadership Team Director last 23 years. He was appointed HR &Director Manager in 1991 and was promoted to HSQE Director in 2020 and is responsibleOperation Director of Kelly Fleet in 2009. for overseeing the groups Health, Safety,He is based in Dunstable and is responsible for Quality Environmental and Human Resourcesour nationwide fleet. Following anonymous feedback from our summer issue, it is our pleasure to introduce you to Kelly Groups Seniorresponsibilities.Leadership Team, while outlining their roles & responsibilities within the business.Tim HugoMatthew Kelly SweeneyHugo joined the Kelly Group in 1996 and wasKellyRosita appointed I.T. Director in May 2009. FromWestropp - BennettI.T Director a single person role supporting standalonePurchasingMatthew joined Kelly Group in 2009 Chairman Tim founded Kelly Group in 1985Vice Chair & Groupdesktop computers, Hugo has developed the I.T.Director and worked in various roles within the initially supporting the emerging UK cableFinanceRosita Westropp-Bennett, a qualifiedinfrastructure within the group to a centralised, fullybusiness before heading up the purchasing television market. Tim has successfully led theDirector accountant joined Kelly Group in 1995integrated wide area network. He currently oversees alldepartment based in head office, Wembley. as its Management Accountant. She wassoftware and system development as well as strategicallyIn 2020 he was appointed Group Purchasing business for over 35 years and has beenappointed to the Main Board of Directorsimplementing new processes to ensure its overall I.T.Director and now oversees spend for the group. an instrumental part of the growth &as the Groups Finance Director in 2002 and wasefficiency.development of the company as wepromoted to Kelly Group Vice Chair in 2020.know it today. JimmyRobertBradley BurnsideSimonLarryJimmy joined the Kelly Group in MarchRailRobert joined Kelly Rail in 2003 and Buckhardt McGraneDeputy Fiance2004 as a Group Financial Controller.Operationsoversees operations from our Glasgow depot. Director Since joining the group Jimmy hasAs Operations Director his responsibilities Simon joined Kelly Group as COO inGroup Transport Larry moved to the UK in 1987. After spendingintroduced new accounting, budgeting,Director include the management of project Group CEO 2020 and was appointed Group CEO & Plant MD two years in the construction industry, he joinedHR and wages systems in the ongoing drive toprogrammes; development and implementation in May 2021. He is particularly excitedthe Kelly Group in 1989 to setup the in-houseof strategic plans and operational improvements; to take on the CEO role as we rise to theTransport & Plant operations, this eventually leadingimprove the groups reporting and decision- maintenance of customer relationships while ensuring challenge of building out Full Fibre Networksto the emergence of a division solely responsible for themaking capabilities. works are completed in line with industry standards.throughout the UK, enabling Gigabit Britain. Fleet, Plant and Procurement requirement of the Group. Jason ChandlerRoryRory joined the group in 1989 as a traineeJason joined Kelly Group in 2007 as an Area Cowan cable TV installer, since then has doneOperationsOperations Manager for South Central of different engineering & project managementDirector England. He stepped up as an Operation Director MD, Kellyroles. He now leads on our Service Deliveryin September 2020, and is now responsible for Comms contracts and oversees contract andmanaging and maintaining all aspects of the Openreach commercial negotiations for new and existing& Community Fibre contracts, including Service Delivery clients. Before joining the Kelly board, Rory played a/ FTTP / L2C & BT projects with a workforce of circa vital role in our first BT Pole renewal contract in the1500 employees.mid-1990s. He then went on to manage the London Cycle Hire Scheme. Paul SimonSmartLevyCommericalPaul joined Kelly Group in 1987 and has led many Group LegalSimon joined the Kelly Group in 2009 as itsDirector successful projects including installation, network Director legal director. Simon is responsible for managingbuild, MDUs and disconnected telecoms works. In all of the groups internal and external legalrecent years, hes been engaged in a more commercial requirements, with particular emphasis relating tocapacity and was appointed to Commercial Director in contractual arrangements with its clients and suppliers;2020. Paul continues to oversee the commercial aspects of human resources and insurance. the group.BrianPhillipChrisHarnettConstable GraingerMD, KellyBrian joined Kelly Group in JanuaryOperations Chris joined Kelly Group in 2003 as an Area Communications 1989. After 31 years of service, he wasMD,Philip joined Kelly Group in 2014 as SeniorDirector Manager looking after the Virgin Media contract appointed to the position ManagingKelly Rail Operations Director. In 2015 he wasin the East of England. Since then, he has Director in 2020 and is now responsible for appointed Managing Director for Kelly Rail andmanaged various contracts and has recently been is now responsible for all Kelly Rail and Kelly Energyappointed to Operation Director in August 2021. He overseeing the groups Virgin Media, City Fibre,projects. is now responsible for overseeing the operation of various Verizon and highways contracts. telecommunications contracts within the group.PeteAnonymous Q&AWhats On Your Mind ? Rory WilliamsonGarrington Rory joined the Kelly Group in 1999 as aPete joined the group in 1990 as an InstallationWe are delighted to present you with the unique opportunity to ask questions and become MD, KellyGeneral Field Operative working for subsidiaryMD,Engineer and was promoted to Operations Directoracquainted with Kelly Groups senior leadership team. PropertyKelly Communications Inc. based in SiliconKelly Civils of Kelly Installations Ltd in 2009. In 2020 Pete wasSubmit Your Question HereValley, California.Rory was appointed to thepromoted to Managing Director of Kelly Civils. HisYou can submit your anonymous questions by simply clicking the link.Answers to your position of Commercial Director in spring 2009 andcurrent responsibilities include overseeing the complete subsequently to MD of Kelly Property in 2020. He nowresidential installations division, including consumer andquestions will be featured in a Q&A format within the next issue. 15has overall responsibility for the groups property portfolio,commercial installations, maintenance and turnkey equipment property acquisitions and facilities management.logistics.'