Strand Group has appointed Dave Rourke as operations director of Strand Facilities Services commencing January 2014.  Dave (51) joined Strand Group in 2008 and most recently was deputy operations director of the facilities management arm of the Group where services include building maintenance, caretaking, cleaning, fire safety routines, key holding and special projects such as relocation or renovation.

“It’s a good way to start the new year,’’ said Dave. “ I’m lucky to work with a great team.  We set ourselves very high standards and we’re always striving to exceed our customers’ expectations.  2014 is set to be a particularly exciting year for the Group,” he added.

Strand Facilities Services operates to ISO 27001 quality standards that are primarily concerned with security and confidentiality. Dave said, “Working to these standards is essential to our many corporate clients including several banks.  As you’d expect security is of the upmost importance to them and every one of our customers benefits from the same high standards.”  The company has held the quality standard for five years and is the only Island company in its sector to achieve it. 

Prior to joining the Strand Group, Dave was with Abbey National Offshore where he managed the company’s property portfolio in both the Isle of Man and Jersey.  He was previously with Barclays Bank and has over 12 years experience in facilities management.

Dave takes over from Pam Kelly who retired from the role at the end of 2013.  Pam, who has 19 years of service, remains on the board as a non-executive director.

Strand Group is one of the largest independent employers on the Island and celebrated 25 years in business last year.