Barry joined the Company in 2013 as Managing Director. Barry has 22 years’ experience in the Fire & Security Industry, from day to day delivery of reactive and minor works projects to working in more diverse markets within the Public, and Private sector throughout the UK, Barry also spent time delivering technically challenging projects at Airports, Shopping Centres, Museums, Hospitals and Pharmaceutical locations. He has successfully been involved in running several National Account Teams at Director level for a PLC company, having to motivate and lead the workforce and management teams. Barry continues to develop all of the traditional service and maintenance aspects of the company and leads all major project activity with a strong passion to support the company with new ideas from lessons learnt.
Paul Westhead, Business Unit Director (North)
Paul has over 19 years’ experience within the Fire & Security Industry. Experienced in various roles, Paul has a great depth of understanding in Engineering, Design, Project Management and delivering major works projects to diverse markets including, various areas of Private & Public sectors (NHS, HMP, Airports & National Museums). Paul’s attention to detail and customer focus make him an important and valued member of the HESIS team.
Scott Fisher, Business Unit Director (South)
Fisher, who has 27 years’ experience working in facilities management roles, joins from CBRE. There he held the position of Account Director for just over three years where he was responsible for the delivery of hard FM within the Healthcare and Life sciences division, delivering all aspects of FM and ending his time there at the prestigious Francis Crick Institute in London.
For HESIS Scott will hold ultimate responsibility for the overall Business Unit performance in relation to project delivery and customer service, whilst also ensuring that effective leadership leads to sustainable growth. He will be based at the company’s Crawley office which opened part way through this year. The office, at Manor Royal Business District, was chosen for its transport links – making it an ideal location to support London and the south coast.
Dave Went, M&E Operations Director
David has over 40 years’ experience in the M&E Construction Industry and is an accomplished Business Leader having held Senior roles in a number of Major M&E Construction companies. David has a great understanding of Engineering and Project Management and has delivered many Major M&E Projects in sectors such as Retail, Residential, Semi Conductor and Healthcare schemes both in the UK and overseas. David has a pragmatic approach to leadership and has been involved in a number of business initiatives in developing continuous improvement as well as innovation, sustainable and environmental and safety action groups.
Andy Sanderson, Commercial Manager
Andy has a background in electrical engineering initially working with the Electrical Distribution and Atomic Energy Authorities before moving into the Fire, Security & BMS sector where he has had 30 years experience of Commercial Management and managing Major Projects. Andy joined HESIS in 2016 as the Commercial Manager. He is also IOSH and Six Sigma trained.
Mandy Radford FCCA, Head of Finance
Mandy joined HESIS as Head of Finance in November 2017.
Mandy is a qualified Finance Professional with 30 years’ experience in Finance. She qualified with Baker Tilly in 2000 before moving into industry working with predominantly SME business. She has a proven track record of developing financial strategies, systems and controls to support both hyper-growth business and new start-ups. She has developed tools and new systems to control expenditure, optimise cash collection and provide timely accurate Financial Information. She has provided thought leadership at Board level, partnered with Internal Departments and led high-performing finance functions.
Steve Ross, Business Support Manager
Steve Joined the company in 2014 as a Key Account Manager. Latterly, he has transitioned to become the Business Support Manager. He is now responsible for Customer Satisfaction and leading business improvement initiatives.
Steve has over 15 years’ experience in Key Account and Customer Service management roles in the Telecommunications and Fire & Security Industry. He has managed National Accounts such as ASDA, Hilton Hotel Group, NSPCC Children’s Charity, Marston’s Inns, British Transport Police, RSPCA and the Highways Agency.
During his time as Head of Sales (Health Sector) at a major telecommunications company, Steve lead the team responsible for closing a deal with the NHS to provide secure digital radio services to all Air Ambulance’s valued at £4m.
Paul Worsley, Head of Operational Support
Paul has over 19 years’ experience within the Fire & Security Industry. Experienced in various roles, Paul has a great depth of understanding in Engineering, IT and Quality & Compliance. Paul’s attention to detail make him an important and valued member of the HESIS team.