He coached the fijiana team after being brought in by ben ryan in 2014. The firm, headquartered in gatwick, has more than 100,000 customers in over 50 countries. Chris cracknell, chief executive officer for ocs group, said. Chris cracknell, chief executive officer for ocs group, commented. Frederick william goodliffe set up the firm back in 1900 and named his business as new century window and general cleaning company. Ocs groups ceo, chris cracknell, currently has an approval rating of 69%. Cracknell believes the group has progressed from being family.
Ocs group wins queens award for enterprise in international trade for 2015, an article on pcs. Under the leadership of chief executive officer ceo chris cracknell, ocs group has built a series of new facilities management ventures in australasia, asia. Heather suksem, ceo of ocs south asia, southeast asia and middle east, and mr. Ocs group can now directly deliver core facilities management services, such as engineering, cleaning, hygiene, security and other fm services to indian clients without appointing multiple subcontractors, cracknell said. Industry leaders total facilities management ocs qatar.
In recent years, ocs says that economic growth in the middle east has become more broadlybased in a way which matches the services the company has developed to meet the demands of specialist sectors such as aviation, education and healthcare. Ocs started its middle east operations by opening an office in qatar two years ago, and according to chris cracknell, global ceo, ocs group, the company is planning to follow up its launch in the uae by setting up a branch in saudi arabia later this year. Executives of ocs group and zahid group at the signing in dubai to create the ocs arabia facilities services joint venture in saudi arabia. Cracknell believes the group has progressed from being familyowned. The new ocs arabia venture will be headquartered in the. Logue corporate assists ocs with indian investment logue. As these sectors expand, so clients place more intense demands on their facilities, and so, in turn, they. The latter now hosts a 7s tournament in which schools compete for the cracknell cup named in honour of the alumnus. Home india guide resources inorganic growth in india session two. Ocs group invests rs 200 cr, eyes more acquisitions in india. Ocs group ceo chris cracknell and conrad mielcuszny, ceo of genesis biosciences, have signed a longterm agreement continuing the exclusive use of the ground breaking germicide activap in cannon hygiene part of the ocs group feminine hygiene units.
Mr cracknell was the chief executive officer at ocs group ltd. We intend to grow revenues derived from overseas operations rapidly over the next three years. Under the leadership of chief executive officer ceo chris cracknell, ocs group has built a series of new facilities management ventures in australasia, asia and the middle east which have seen the companys global workforce expand to. Case study of how ocs group has grown in india by ceo chris cracknell. By combining zahid groups and ocss local knowledge, regional and international expertise in exemplar delivery of top quality facilities services, the joint venture is wellpositioned to offer clients a suite of worldclass solutions to their property management needs, said chris cracknell, chief executive officer of ocs group. Ocs group joins forces with jeddahbased zahid group. Ocs group enters qatar market in joint venture with tadmur. By combining zahid groups and ocss local knowledge, regional and international expertise in exemplar delivery of top quality facilities services, the joint venture is wellpositioned to offer clients a suite of worldclass solutions to their property management needs. Ocs group invests rs 200 crore, eyes more acquisitions in india. Chris cracknell, chairman of leading business providing advisory.
Ocs group supplies support services such as maintenance, catering, security and cleaning. See ocs groups revenue, employees, and funding info on owler, the worlds largest communitybased business. I feel privileged to be chosen to lead ocs group, an organisation with a track record of over 115 years of growth in. Ocs partners with uts to launch uae business fm middle. Peter slator takes over from chris cracknell, who led ocs group for the last 19 years, during which time the company experienced substantial growth both at home. Chris cracknell of born 6 august 1984 in windsor, england is a former england rugby union player.
Chris cracknell associates limited 09950367 company status active correspondence address leigh saxton green llp, mutual house, 70 conduit street, london, united kingdom, w1s 2gf. Chris cracknell is chief executive of ocs group, one of the uks leading total facilities management companies, which has operations across five continents. The launch of ocs emirates took place on 18th may 2014 at the dusit thani, abu dhabi, hosted by the british embassy who, alongside chris cracknell, introduced heather suksem who in her capacity as ceo of south asia, south east asia and middle east for ocs group will oversee the business and fiona mcdonnell as general manager for ocs emirates. I worked at ocs group fulltime for more than 8 years. Read more about ocs group invests rs 200 cr, eyes more acquisitions in india on business standard. Ocs india to offer tfm services clean india journal. Ocs group forms saudi arabian fm joint venture ocs qatar. Experience chris cracknell grant thornton thailand. Industry leaders total facilities management ocs arabia. Peter slator takes over from chris cracknell, who led ocs group for the last 19 years, during which time the company experienced substantial growth both at home and in its international markets. Ocs arabia is in a position to serve owners and operators of these new buildings and deliver value through our unique levels of sector expertise, said mr cracknell.
He spent 39 years with the company and when he was appointed to ceo in 1996. He also has a proven ability to create strategic clarity, drive innovation and growth, ensure disciplined execution and deliver results, said peter armitage, chairman of ocs group. Chris cracknell chairman grant thornton th linkedin. Family firms defy downturn as generation game fuels.
I feel privileged to be chosen to lead ocs group, an organisation with a track record of over 115 years of growth in family ownership, and am. Ocs groups competitors, revenue, number of employees. Chris cracknell is chief executive of ocs group, the facilities services company that operates across five continents, with over 91,000 employees. Ocs group ltd expands in singapore through don thaker. Prior to joining grant thornton in 2016, chris was the chief executive officer at ocs group ltd. Following the acquisition of dtg, our singaporebased operations will serve as a critical pillar of this global expansion effort.
Peter slator takes over from chris cracknell, who led ocs group for the last 19 years, during which time the company experienced substantial. Gulf construction online ocs and zahid group form fm. Family firms defy downturn as generation game fuels profits. Ocs, zahid group to set up fm venture trade arabia.
Ocs aims to participate and be involved in organisations which impact on the industry and markets in which we work. Ocs group is a united kingdombased, leading total facilities management provider. Present in over 50 countries with the support of over 94,000 employees, ocs group offers more than 80 services across a diverse range of sectors including aviation, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, utilities and. Through a combination of corporate and individual membership, our team is represented and actively participates on all leading professional industry bodies. Ocs group expands middle eastern operation with launch of. Under the leadership of chief executive officer ceo chris cracknell, ocs group has built a series of new. List of all current job openings, an overview of hiring trends, and all relevant company information. Ocs now employs 76,000 people, including 26,000 in the uk. Ocs group wins queens award for enterprise in international trade for 2015ocs group ltd. Ocs groups top competitors are mettler toledo, integral engineering and ixora corporate services. In recent years, ocs says that economic growth in the middle east has become more broadlybased in a way which matches the services the company has developed to meet the demands of specialist sectors such as. Ocs partners with uts to launch uae business products. Relaxed atmosphere, lots of travel, some really hard working and dedicated teams.
Peter slator takes over from chris cracknell, who led ocs group for the last 19 years. Ocs forms joint venture with saudi arabias zahid group. View chris cracknell s professional profile on relationship science, the database of decision makers. Ocs group s top competitors are mettler toledo, integral engineering and ixora corporate services. Ocs group, which has a presence in india for the last 20 years has clocked a turnover of over rs 300 crore in 2012 through. Chris cracknell non executive director clipper holdings. Ocs groups asset solutions business has announced a paneuropean cooperation agreement with ivalis, which both parties claim will create a new number one provider for outsourced retail stocktaking. Chris cracknell is former chief executive officer at ocs group ltd. Chris cracknell ceo of the ocs group and tadmur holding ceo and ocs qatar board member, dafer hallawa were present at the press conference. Three minutes with chris cracknell, ceo, ocs uk india. Case study of how ocs group has grown in india by ceo chris. Total number of appointments 18 date of birth december 1958.
Chris cracknell, chief executive officer, ocs group, said, india is a powerhouse in the global economy and the ocs group has made a longterm commitment to this market through a single brand with multiple business units. Speaking to clean india journal, chris cracknell, ceo, ocs group, said, by offering professional training and providing gainful work, we will be creating sustainable solutions for indian businesses. Chris cracknell, ceo of ocs group, together with ms. Case study of how ocs group has grown in india by ceo. The official launch of ocs qatar will take place at the british embassy, coinciding with a cocktail reception followed by. Grant thornton chairman to lead bcct phuket business briefing on. Cracknell attended ridgeway junior school to claires court, crosfields school and shiplake college. Chris cracknell, former chief executive officer at ocs. Ocs arabia is in a position to serve owners and operators of these new buildings and deliver value through our unique levels of sector expertise, said cracknell. The gatwick headquartered company is led by chief executive chris cracknell, 56, and owned by the descendants of frederick goodliffe, who founded it in 1900. Ocs also now has remuneration, nominations and audit committees with external nonexecutive directors, including a group chairman.
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