Bidvest Noonan has appointed Marielle Howitt as Director of Operations for its UK Education and Public Sector division.
Howitt joins the facilities management company with more than 15 years of senior leadership experience across regulated and technology-driven organisations. Her background includes operational leadership, business transformation programmes and the development of operating models supporting large-scale service delivery.
During her career, she has overseen organisational change initiatives, enterprise technology projects and business integration programmes. Her experience also includes service improvement, governance and operational performance.
In her new position, Howitt will oversee service delivery across Bidvest Noonan’s Education and Public Sector portfolio, working with operational teams and clients to support service consistency and portfolio development.
James Gates, Managing Director for Southern Solutions at Bidvest Noonan, said:
“Marielle brings substantial experience in leading complex operations and delivering transformation at scale, together with a genuine commitment to people and service excellence. Her appointment strengthens our Education and Public Sector business in the UK and supports our ambition to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.”
Howitt said:
“I am delighted to be joining Bidvest Noonan, a business with a strong reputation for looking after its customers. I look forward to working with our teams and clients, building on strong foundations and creating an environment where our people can perform at their best. My focus will be on delivering reliable, high-quality services and lasting value for the organisations and communities we support.”