Executive team members promoted to director roles at Macro

Global facilities management and workplace services company, Macro, has promoted three of its executive team members to directors.

Macro says the promotions represent the ongoing investment by the company into the next generation of its leadership as an independent business, following a management buyout from Mace Group in late 2023, and its recently announced rebrand, including a new purpose, vision and values.

The new directors are Adelaide Forbes, Group People Director; Janyne Gan, Group Commercial Director; and Parris Ullrich, Regional Director of MENA & APAC.

Forbes, who has been with the business for 12 years, started out as an HR business partner for the UK and Europe and has gradually seen her portfolio increase. As Global People Director, Forbes will focus on continuing to build the capability and culture necessary to deliver on Macro’s ambitious purpose, vision and priorities.

Forbes said: “I’ve been enormously energised by the challenge of positioning the people side of our business for Macro’s exciting next chapter. To now be promoted into the Global People Director role is, to me, further evidence of Macro’s commitment to delivering a market-leading people experience.”

Gan, Global Commercial Director, joined Macro three years ago with a remit that includes bids, commercial, supply chain and mobilisation. She has spent the past few years centralising, integrating and improving key business functions, including bringing contracts more in line with client needs.

Gan said: “It’s such an exciting time to be a part of Macro, and I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to impact the future of the business in my new leadership role. Specifically, my team is focused on further strengthening and integrating our supply chain and designing client solutions that deliver impact, excellence and value.”

Ullrich joined Macro in 2009 as a facilities manager in Dubai, and worked her way up to Operations Director for the Middle East. Today, she plays an active role in both building Macro’s presence and reputation across MENA and APAC, and in networking and raising the profile of women in leadership within the Middle East.

Ullrich said: “I’m honoured to have the trust and confidence from Macro leaders to continue to elevate and strengthen our client-focused service delivery across Asia and the Middle East. I remain focused on unlocking further growth around the world, by developing our people, driving operational efficiency for clients, and leveraging technology and innovation.”

Ross Abbate, CEO of Macro commented: “I’m delighted to promote these three talented professionals to Directors of the Macro Group. Not only do they bring incredible operational expertise and experience to our business, but they also possess the passion and skills needed to drive ever-greater service excellence, experiences and impact for our clients and colleagues.”