South Staffordshire Plc, the UK integrated services group that operates two regulated water companies and also offers a range of services and products to essential services operators and markets, has announced two new senior appointments.
Joel Stevens joins the Group as Managing Director of OnSite, South Staffordshire Plc’s sewage, drain and rail specialist, having previously been at utilities and low carbon infrastructure management business MUJV, where he was MD. Before this, Joel held senior roles at Veolia Water UK and May Gurney Utilities, which has since been acquired by the Kier Group. Joel brings extensive experience in operations, commercial strategy, and business development which will be instrumental in driving OnSite’s continued success and expansion.
The Group also welcomes Steve Smith in the new role of Director of Strategy and Investor Relations. Steve previously worked at water2business, where he led business development and account management, as well as their ESG agenda for the last 3 years. Before this, he had a long career in financial services in multiple leadership roles focused on delivering profitable growth and positive customer outcomes. Steve will support the pace of progression across the Group’s balanced scorecard and be instrumental in maintaining a unified relationship with investors.
Charley Maher, CEO of South Staffordshire Plc, said:
“It’s an exciting time for the Group as we welcome Joel and Steve to our business and our leadership team. These are key appointments for us as we look to continue our positive progress across the last year in delivering for our investors, customers, people and the environment.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to say thank you to Andrew Lobley, Interim MD of OnSite for the significant progress made over a short period of time, as he prepares to return to his substantive role of Operations Director for our Group business South Staffs and Cambridge Water.”
Joel Stevens commented: “I’m delighted to be joining OnSite and I really look forward to building on the previous progress the business has made. I can’t wait to meet and work with the team to deliver great experiences for our clients and their customers as well as ensuring we are a great place to work for our people.”
Steve Smith added: “I’m really looking forward to joining the Group and getting started in this new role. South Staffordshire Plc is clearly ambitious in its vision and strategy for the future, and I’m keen to see how my skills and experience can support that and to make a difference to customers, employees and the communities in which the Group operates, whilst delivering for investors.”
