Richard Sykes is SVP and President, UK & Ireland, and joined ABM in May 2023. Richard is a strong leader with a proven track record for accelerating growth for global operations, building effective teams and driving transformation across large, multi-billion dollar businesses. Richard started his career at Taylor Woodrow, developing through a range of Facilities Management roles, and joins ABM after various roles at ISS, where he was regional CEO in various capacities over the last decade.

With over 30 years of Operational Management experience, Ian has led the business through many change initiatives, increasing revenues and profitability and brought significant development to the strength and integrity of our brand.

Having overall accountability for business outputs including the delivery of growth and profitability, Ian develops and executes business strategies with the support of his long-standing Leadership team. Ian oversees all business functions to ensure we operate effectively and in line with expectations of those strategies.

Ian has a used his natural strengths and abilities to adapt our approach in balancing business priorities with ESG Improvements and we are now one of a select group of organisations leading and influencing ESG policy and strategies in Ireland.

Jim Niblock is the leader of our U.K. Aviation operations, reporting to Sean Bromfield, SVP Operations at ABM Industries (Aviation Division). Since joining ABM in 2018, Jim has been U.K. Operations Director, and in summer 2022 he was appointed leader of U.K. Aviation operations. During his time at ABM, Jim has helped strengthen operations delivery and lead our teams and clients through the challenges of the pandemic. With 20+ years in the aviation industry, he has a proven track record in standing up new services both in the U.K. and U.S. and a sharp focus on service delivery. Under Jim’s leadership ABM continues to support clients adjust to the challenging and changing aviation industry.

Campbell joined ABM in January 2024 as the Managing Director of ABM’s UK B&I business, delivering our market leading APS (ABM Performance Solutions) service offering. An effective managing director, with over 20 years’ board experience in company growth and turn-arounds.  He is passionate about our people and delivering operational excellence on our customer estates.

As the Finance Director UK & Ireland, Niall Partridge is responsible for overseeing our finance teams. Niall holds a BA (Hons) in Business and Finance and has amassed over 25 years of experience in financial management, excelling at the executive level. Niall has worked in highly competitive B2B sectors across various European markets, consistently achieving success throughout his career. Since assuming his current role in late 2023, Niall has leveraged his extensive knowledge and experience to introduce numerous new initiatives and controls that have proven successful in achieving their objectives. As an integral member of our leadership team, Niall has embraced the intricate nature and complexities of our business, leading by example, with a strong emphasis on financial and operational focus.

Simon joined ABM in November 2023 in the role of Vice President of Sales UK and Ireland.  With over 25 years’ experience working within Facility Management and holding several Senior positions, Simon brings a wealth of knowledge to the business. Simon’s previous role was a Senior Director at CBRE working across EMEA. Other notable roles were at Mitie where he led the Commercial sales function for Engineering and IFM and several other business units. Simon has also held a Senior Commercial Directors position at ISS where he owned commercial activity in their Technical Services business and Strategic contracts. Simon is passionate about creating amazing teams and working with exceptional people, and he takes the lead in creating positive cultural environments.

Leanne is the Brand and Retail Director at Blackjack Promotions, the travel retail and brand experience, experiential and staffing specialist.  Her career in the travel retail sector began over 20 years ago. During this time with Blackjack Promotions the business has enjoyed great success as the UK’s largest provider of staffing in the travel retail arena. Leanne has worked in several key roles, leading operations as well as client services for the business’ large portfolio of luxury brand clients. 

Throughout her career Leanne’s key focus and expertise has been in understanding the chemistry between people and brands and recruiting and training highly motivated and knowledgeable brand ambassadors to enhance the customer experience and promote brand engagement. 

With a deep understanding of the customer journey and the importance of having the right people representing you in the travel retail environment, Leanne is passionate about ensuring the customer experience converts the consumer into a brand advocate.

Sophie is the Head of Marketing for ABM UK&I, working with the wider ABM enterprise marketing team to drive the ABM brand forward. Her roles is focused on driving business awareness and new sales opportunities through marketing campaigns, whilst ensuring the ABM brand is well recognised throughout the UK & Ireland. Sophie has a background in automotive and aviation, working in a number of roles that enable her to understand complex industries and how these can be best translated to compelling content, bringing a brand to life.

Andrew is an accomplished Health and Safety professional with over 22 years of experience in the safety industry working for large FM businesses. Andrew has a proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders delivering strategic and tactical solutions to underpin the business strategy. Andrew joined ABM Aviation business in 2017 and moved into the role of QHSE Director ABM UK in March 2020 and has worked within the Service industry for over 29 years. He has a wealth of experience in health, safety, environment, quality, compliance and risk management in transport and facilities Management services and several different service business sectors. Andrew is a member of the Heathrow Airport Ltd Safety Steering Group in developing strategies for influencing Heathrow Community Health, Safety & Well-being excellence. Andrew is flexible, adaptable and embraces change as a key member of ABM’s senior team.

Chris joined ABM in January 2019. He has over 30 years of HR experience at all levels of HR and 28 years in the Facilities Services sector across the UK, Middle East, and Europe. Having managed large HR teams, supporting over 50,000 employees operating in just about every sector of industry and commerce including Retail, Aviation, Real Estate, Manufacturing, MOD, Central and Local Government, Healthcare, Logistics, and Distribution, to name a few.

Chris is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (FCIPD) and a holder of an MBA from Henley Management College.

He also mentors aspiring HR Directors and new HR professionals for CIPD

In his current role, Chris leads all aspects of HR in the UK including Business Partnering, Talent Attraction, Learning and Development, Employee Communication, and HR Shared Services. He also leads on Sustainability across the UK.