KEVIN BRENNAN - MID, BScTel: ++971 (0) 43280069. Mob ++971 (0)50 818 9602

PROFILE

A hands on qualified Engineer and Business Director who has consistently directed teams in excess of 1500 in production, repair, and maintenance and service environments internationally, involving products requiring high levels of quality in Rail Safety Case (RSC), JAR 145 and ISO 9001 cultures. Prior to 1995 I was in the armed forces

SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS

Introduce Successful Business Growth Strategies Using Cross-fertilisation from other Service Industries

Over a 30 year period I have moved successfully between Rail, Aviation and Building Facility Management industries, achieving business success in all. In my previous role as General Manager of a Serco Joint Venture Operational Facilities Management and Consultancy company I achieved a 5 fold increase in the annual turnover and bottom line through the implementation of a successful Business Development Strategy and market evaluation which maximised organic growth and new business targets.

Achieved Contracted Targets In A Faltering O & M Organisation

Successfully recognised operational and planning shortcomings in a high profile aviation (Defence Helicopter Flying School, UK) organisation that was failing to meet the contracted output. Introduced wide ranging and radical changes to provide the required levels of service to the total satisfaction of the hitherto dissatisfied customer whilst remaining within the target cost of £18m

Reduced Equipment Life Cycle Costs By £5m+

Recognised process inflexibility for producing long and short-term military aircraft maintenance; I introduced a revised procedure using existing data sources to give a more accurate forecast. This reduced productive effort and maintenance costs significantly.

Composed And Implemented Processes And Procedures

Analysed organisational methods of operation across the spectrum and composed and implemented processes and procedures to ISO 9002 standards gaining certification for the company

Achieved Operational Deadline / Improved Customer Satisfaction

Planned a major project with the aim of reducing the ‘C Check’ productive time per aircraft by 75%, to 21 days for 9 aircraft in Bosnia; this was achieved within tight time constraints through innovative use of existing manpower and resources. In addition the organisation’s credibility with its customers dramatically improved.

Improved Production Activities

Responsible for producing a framework to improve production activities; This included developing a process for monitoring usage of customer equipment, improving time management and highlighting critical success factors. The efficiency of resource allocation improved and ultimately equipment down time was reduced.

Improved Organisational Technical Competence

Successfully designed, planned and implemented a major training initiative for all junior engineers. The package included career counselling, motivation and validation. This resulted in a standardised quality training programme that increased technical competence throughout the organisation.

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORYGeneral Manager – Facilities – Dubai Sports City(DSC) Jun 2012 - date

Hired specifically to take the FM division of DSC to the open market; Responsible for SOAMS, an OA Management Company, DSC Facilities Services for 3rd party external clients, and internally DSC FM, including STP, Stadiums, Golf course, Master Community and Sports facilities. introduced and coordinated the implementation of: Best Practices and ISO accreditation Robust and user friendly policies and procedures Strong management and development of FM services Well built processes to ensure Financial control is

maintained Well thought out tactical and strategic budget control

and monitoring methodologies

Charm offensives to satisfy end users Contract growth and sound client relationship strategies Contract compliance and operation techniques to meet

operational deliverables Solid Staff and sub contractor performance

measurement and management techniques

Head of Service Assurance –Facility Management (Emcor Facilities Services) Jun 2011 – May 2012

Working in a fast growing company with a target of implementing international best practice in an organisation with a vision of going public within 2 years; as part of the executive team; Responsible for taking the company from a local SME to a fully fledged and recognised international player through the establishment of best practice business and operational procedures. Direct reports include; Technical Excellence team, HSEQ, Energy Manager, Training Manager, Technical writer, Customer Call Centre Manager. Key accountabilities include: Restructuring of E & M strategy Establishing E & M policies and procedures Internal and External performance management Establishment of commercial risk mitigation Main contractor dispute resolution Restructuring if the IMS Development of life cycle costing models Energy Management and Sustainability

Development and implementation of Maintenance strategy and procedures

Establishment of bespoke CAFM within Oracle based ERP system

Formalising a People, Structure, Systems strategy Establishing SMART internal and external KPI’s Project diagnostic reviews Business Continuity Planning

Managing Director - Company specializing in FM, Ship repair, Marine Engineering & Fabrication Aug 2007 – June 2011

Managing Director/Partner of a relatively small organisation focused on providing contracted services across the MENA region. Working closely with US defence contractors and local businesses. Additionally functioned as a senior consultant to the FM Industry on large Joint Venture Projects such as DWC, DSC and Qatari DIAR, specifically in areas of Business Plans and Strategy

CEO and General Manager – Joint Venture Company Facility Management (Now Imdaad) Oct 2003 – July 2007

Start up, lead, direct and grow from 100 to 550+ a Facilities Management organisation with a vision to increase revenue 5 fold in 5 years. This company included a consultancy arm (Serco Innovations). Holding full P&L responsibility with complete delegated Power of Attorney and overall responsibility for the company and mentoring of its operational directors as well as bid sign off, Sub Contractor selection and monitoring. Member of the Board of Directors of the JV.

Area Director –Rail Infrastructure (Serco Rail) Feb 2000 – Oct 2003

Lead and direct a 220+ organisation to ensure that works are undertaken efficiently to maximise route availability and quality to Railtrack over the IMC period whilst meeting the business needs of the company. Initially I was responsible for Performance across the contract utilizing high levels of IT including Satellite positioning Equipment with a team of 40 staff on a 24/7 basis, this included performance monitoring and control of rail infrastructure, train delay and maintenance. Key accountabilities included: Commercial Bids and Business Growth Safety

Technical and Regulatory Compliance Rail Safety Case Compliance

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EDUCATION, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

1996 - BSc. OPEN UNIVERSITY DEGREE, engineering. 1976 - FULL TECHNOLOGICAL CERTIFICATE CGLI in Aeronautical Engineering.

I have completed the following courses: Strategic Management of Safety Contract Management Bid Management Risk Management Finance Management for Non Financiers Rail Safety & compliance Health and Safety Management JAR 145 course CAA Regulations at ATC Perth Total Quality Management Aircraft Engineering Management Engineering Apprenticeship, Aeronautical

SOFTWARE PACKAGES

Fully IT literate with high skill levels in all Microsoft Office programs particularly Excel and Access and experience with Great Plains, Sage, Peachtree and Tally

INTERESTS

Very keen interest in Rugby and maintaining my personal fitness levels

AWARDS AND PERSONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Received a Gallantry award (MID)for services during the Gulf conflict in 1991 Completed the marathon in Blenheim, New Zealand in a time of 3 hours and 11 minutes I am a certified ‘all arms’ Air Defence Instructor Continue to run half marathons Qualified Open Water Diver

PERSONAL

Married with three grown up childrenFull driving licence UK and UAE

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