Leeds based facilities management and maintenance provider Lonsdale Contracts has appointed Mark Johnson as Business Development Manager.
Mark, a former first-class cricketer, brings a wealth of experience to Lonsdale having worked for blue-chip organisations such as Norland (now CBRE), NG Bailey and Lorne Stewart where he was instrumental in securing building maintenance contracts.
The appointment is part of a strategic growth plan for the business and coincides with the acquisition of a new 2,360sq ft. head office in West Park, adjacent to the Leeds Outer Ring Road.
Christian Higgins, joint Managing Director of Lonsdale Contracts, said: ”Mark is an excellent addition to our team and his knowledge of the facilities management sector will be pivotal in helping us achieve our ambitious targets.”
Mark added: “I am delighted to join Lonsdale Contracts at such an exciting time. I very much look forward to working closely with colleagues across the business to build on its current success and excellent reputation for solution driven facilities management provision. ”
Formed in 2008 by Christian Higgins and Andrew Mayo, Lonsdale Contracts provides bespoke commercial and residential facilities management and maintenance through its own in-house workforce to clients including; pension funds, managing agents, housing associations and estate management companies. They also provide new build after-care to the construction industry.