EMCOR UK has appointed Rebecca Paterson and Emma McLaughlin-Edwards as executive directors for marketing and ED&I respectively.
Paterson, who has extensive marketing experience, will take on the responsibility of leading brand strategy and marketing and communications activity.
Prior to her appointment, she served as the Brand & Marketing director for Ordnance Survey for six years, where she played a key role in transforming the 231-year-old organisation into a leading global tech and data brand.
McLaughlin-Edwards, who joined EMCOR UK in October 2020, will continue to develop and drive the company's ED&I strategy, ensuring the advancement of equality of opportunity for all and the creation of a truly inclusive culture.
Keith Chanter, CEO of EMCOR UK, expressed his enthusiasm for the new appointments, saying: "We welcome Rebecca and Emma to our executive leadership team.
Rebecca will enhance our brand strategy and work closely with our business development team to communicate the value of partnering with EMCOR UK.
It is exciting to join an organisation with such a clear vision and values.
Emma will continue to develop and drive our ED&I strategy to ensure the advancement of equality of opportunity for all and to ensure a truly inclusive culture."
I am passionate about building brands that help customers succeed and about creating powerful marketing and communications plans that drive growth opportunities.
We strive to create a better world at work and I look forward to amplifying that message." Similarly, McLaughlin-Edwards expressed her delight at joining the executive leadership team, stating: "The elevation of my role demonstrates the on-going commitment to truly create a better world at work and the drive to be the most inclusive organisation of choice for our employees and customers."
The appointments have resulted in a third of the facility services provider's executive leadership team being female, demonstrating the company's commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
