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MOVERS&SHAKERS

NEW TECHNICAL OFFICER APPOINTED
»»THE GLASS AND GLAZING
Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the
appointment of Richard Kells as Technical
Officer joining the current GGF Technical
team.
With over 30 years’ experience working in
the glass industry, Richard will complement
the existing skills within the technical
dpeartment at the GGF. In addition to his
experience at upstream manufacturing plants,
glass processing operations and, most recently,
as a glass consultant, Richard is able to provide
technical advice and support for a wide range
of commercial and domestic architectural glass
applications.

Particular areas of expertise Richard
brings to the GGF are architectural glass
strength, when glass is being designed to resist
mechanical stresses; the solar/optical/thermal
performances of most glass types, of which he
has in-depth knowledge; and the sorts of visual
and performance faults that glass may develop
in service.
On Richard’s appointment, Steve Rice, GGF
Director of Technical Affairs, commented:
“I am delighted that Richard has joined the
Federation as part of our technical team. With
his solid experience, knowledge and skills, I am
sure he will bring a huge amount to this very
important role within the GGF.”

www.ggf.org.uk

FROM COLLEAGUE TO CLIENT
»»COLIN TORLEY, FORMALLY THE
Sales and Marketing Director for The VEKA
UK Group, has returned to his Scottish
roots to become Managing Director of
Ayrshire-based fabricator, Andrew Wright
Windows.
Colin, 56, worked with VEKA for over 27
years, initially as Sales Manager for Scotland
and Ireland and then as Product Manager,
before taking on the role of Sales and
Marketing Director for the last ten years,
based at the company’s Burnley HQ.
Discussing his move, Colin says: “After a
lot of consideration, I felt that it was time
to move nearer to home and family. I was

considering positions outside of the industry,
but when I attended this year’s FIT show
and reconnected with so many friends from
the industry, I began to think again.
“One of the people I met at the FIT show
was Charlie Berry, Owner of Andrew Wright
Windows, who called me after the show
and offered me the position of Managing
Director. I was delighted to accept, and the
whole team have already made me feel very
welcome. I’m looking forward to working
with them all and helping Andrew Wright
reach new heights.”
www.vekauk.com

New head of construction
Audit, tax and consulting firm, RSM, has appointed
Kelly Boorman as its head of construction.
»»KELLY, WHO IS BASED IN
Nottingham, will be responsible for leading
the firm’s 40-strong senior team providing
advice and support to the construction sector,
which accounts for around 10 per cent of
RSM’s UK business.
Kelly, who has been a partner at RSM
since 2012, has 20 years’ professional practice
experience advising the construction sector.
A trained accountant, Kelly acts for a large
number of main and sub-contractors operating

both in the UK and internationally and her
role involves helping businesses to plan for
the future, getting ready for succession and
operating in new markets. She also advises
many owner-managed businesses on the
challenges that they face around working
capital requirements, operational structures
and maximising the use of their finance
function to support growth.
Commenting on her appointment, Kelly
said: “Although the sector has slowed a little

in recent months, the longer term outlook is
bright with significant social and economic
infrastructure projects in the pipeline.
Looking ahead, there are real opportunities
for construction firms to reduce costs through
greater efficiencies, better technology and
improving their operational and finance
reporting functions.”

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