CHRIS LAVERY JOINS THE IMPACT PARTNERSHIP AS NEW MD
24 April 2007
London, UK, 24 April 2007 - The Impact Partnership - the joint venture partnership between Mouchel Parkman, Agilisys and Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council - has appointed Chris Lavery as Managing Director.
Chris's brief is to help the Partnership achieve its demanding regeneration and job creation objectives. Impact's aim is to establish itself as a centre of excellence in local government property, highways and business services; not only in Rochdale, but across the North West.
Chris joins Impact from Mouchel Parkman's subsidiary, Hornagold & Hills. As a partner in Hornagold and Hills he developed a healthy consultancy business in the North, working on projects within both the public and private sectors.
Chris has experience managing Private Finance Initiatives and Public Private Partnerships across the health, transportation and property sectors, notably as programme manager on the £15b PPP for London Underground and a £1.5b North Mersey Future Healthcare Programme. He has also worked in the retail, education and leisure sectors.
Commenting on his appointment, Chris says: "This is a great opportunity to make a real difference across the whole of Rochdale borough. There is a massive amount of investment driving local regeneration across the borough; and we intend to ensure that Impact plays a pivotal role in delivering this change."
"Our strengths are in working in partnership with our various stakeholders and developing the relationships that are required to make change happen. I can see exciting times ahead for the Impact Partnership."
James Measures, Chairman of the Impact Partnership, is pleased with the new appointment: "Chris brings a wealth of knowledge ranging from hands-on experience within the construction industry, through to high level strategic planning and management. We are extremely enthusiastic about contributing to the council's regeneration efforts across the borough and we are confident that Chris is the ideal person to drive Impact forward."
Chief Executive of RMBC, Roger Ellis says: "I am delighted with Chris's appointment. He brings a wealth of experience to the role and through the Partnership he has a real opportunity to help to improve the quality of life for people living in the borough".
Notes to Editors:
The Impact Partnership is an innovative joint venture partnership between Mouchel Parkman, Agilisys and Rochdale Council, and delivers Property, Highways, ICT and Business services. The best of private and public sector skills creates an ambitious and socially aware organisation with the aims of supporting physical regeneration, creating sustainable jobs, introducing effective technology, and providing exemplary services to all clients.
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