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Richard Sykes

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SVP & President UK & Ireland at ABM UK
📍 United Kingdom

Richard Sykes is the SVP and President of ABM UK & Ireland, focused on ambitious, sustainable growth. His experience spans facilities management and strategic transformation at major service companies. Colleagues describe him as an effective, focused, and motivational leader with a drive for results and progression.

He has a strong passion for responsible business practices and building inclusive work environments. Richard is a vocal advocate for diversity and has been instrumental in fostering growth opportunities for team members at all levels, believing sustainable practices are a moral and business imperative.

Richard was recognized on the Involve Top 20 list of OUTstanding Advocate Role Models for 2024.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
SVP & President UK & Ireland
Job Level
Leadership
Location
United Kingdom
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Inclusive Leadership
Was named a Top 20 OUTstanding Advocate Role Model in 2024 for his work championing LGBTQ+ inclusion and fostering an inclusive culture.
Sustainable Growth
Believes sustainable practices are crucial for building a resilient and scalable business, focusing on responsible growth.
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Career

Work history

5-2023
SVP & President UK & Ireland
ABM UK
7-2021 - 5-2023
Chief Operating Officer
M Group Services
3-2019 - 7-2021
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice President - Strategic Transformation
ISS A/S
3-2018 - 7-2021
Chief Executive Officer & Executive Vice President - Northern Europe
ISS A/S
8-2016 - 3-2018
Chief Executive Officer - Western Europe
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Richard Sykes - Executive Team Members. Featured in ABM UK
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Education
1999 - 2002
MBA
The Open University
12-1988 - 12-1992
BSc hons
Kingston University
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