Tom Mitchell joins 14forty as strategic partnership director

Integrated facilities management provider 14forty, which is part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has appointed Tom Mitchell as Strategic Partnership Director.

Reporting to Donna Lee, Strategic Partner for Compass Group UK & Ireland – Business & Industry, the role will see Mitchell focussing on helping clients achieve their long-term objectives, delivering strategic value across 14forty’s entire client base. His efforts will support areas such as sustainability, innovation and operational excellence.

Mitchell will also collaborate closely with operators and the leadership team to drive efficiency, deliver seamless service experiences, identify cost-saving opportunities and embed sustainability across all 14forty services.

Mitchell joins 14forty from CBRE Global Workplace Solutions, bringing an unique blend of expertise to his role, having held positions in finance, business development and technology integration– including three years at Compass Group UK & Ireland, Business & Industry when 14forty was first founded.

Speaking about his new appointment, Mitchell said: “Joining 14forty feels like coming home for an exciting new chapter in our 10-year history. With visionary new leadership, it is a time of transition and real opportunity.

“My focus will be on building partnerships that are embedded into the fabric of our clients’ goals, turning our services into enhanced and valued assets that drive resilience, efficiency and growth.”

Antony Collett, MD of 14forty said: “Tom’s role is pivotal and will help take our proposition to the next level as we build on our integrated offer, hospitality heritage and leadership position in social value, to deliver world-class service to our clients.”