City Group Security has announced the appointment of Sarah Jane Cork as their Chief Growth Officer. With over 25 years of experience in the public and private security sector businesses, Sarah brings a vibrant and accomplished background to her new role.
City Group Security, a privately owned company, is led by Chief Executive Officer Simon Giles. Having started his career as a chartered accountant, Giles later ventured into the FM (facility management) industry, where he held positions as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer prior to joining City Group Security.
Expressing her enthusiasm about joining the company, Cork stated, “I’m delighted to join City Group Security as Chief Growth Officer and contribute to the increased representation of women on the board. The company boasts an exceptional client portfolio and is dedicated to delivering outstanding service while demonstrating a strong commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Social Value within the community.”
Cork and Giles have previously collaborated in the FM sector, and Cork’s appointment is expected to drive the City Group Security brand towards becoming a leading provider of security services across the UK. The company aims to offer customers a personalized and tailored service that optimizes their security requirements.
City Group Security CEO Simon Giles expressed his satisfaction with Sarah’s recruitment, stating, “I am delighted to have the opportunity to work with Sarah again and create a role that integrates her into the City Group community. With her extensive experience in client partnerships and creating value, along with her strong strategic proposals and execution skills, Sarah brings a wealth of business experience from logistics, retail, merchants, carrier, and corporate environments. Her broader knowledge and expertise will strengthen the board. I am proud that Sarah joins a board with four female and two male leaders, demonstrating our commitment to gender representation and allowing us to have a forward-thinking, diverse, and inclusive leadership team.”