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. Ocs also now has remuneration, nominations and audit committees with external nonexecutive directors, including a group chairman. Chris cracknell chairman grant thornton thailand wattana, bangkok, thailand 500. Ocs group provides office cleaning, office catering, security services, waste management and horticulture. Ocs groups headquarters is located in crawley, england, gb rh11 9bp. Read more about ocs group invests rs 200 cr, eyes more acquisitions in india on business standard. Chis cracknell ceo of ocs group, and heather suksem, reginal chief executive, see much more potential in southeast asia, where thailand is already ocss top performer worldwide in terms of. Guard card training online certification services, llc. Listed as the single largest employer, ocs who provide maintenance, catering, security and cleaning services on five continents, has witnessed its international sales increase by nearly 20% over the last two years. Ocs group expands middle eastern operation with launch of. Experience chris cracknell grant thornton thailand. We have all the courses you need to get your ca state bsis guard card andor to maintain your guard card. All the evidence from studies carried out in organisations that have implemented the living wage is. The ocs group in india can now deliver a unique blend of expertise, systems and resources coupled with a skilled multiservice management team to help our clients achieve that goal, said chris cracknell, group chief executive at ocs group.
Jul 16, 2014 listed as the single largest employer, ocs who provide maintenance, catering, security and cleaning services on five continents, has witnessed its international sales increase by nearly 20% over the last two years. Ocs also has 26 per cent stake in central investigation and security services. Chris cracknell chairman grant thornton th linkedin. Ocs will clean your bathroom, install your lights, feed you, and keep you safe at the same time. Ocs group uk ltd recently working as part of a team, youll provide assistance and support to residents at a national probation service approved premises ap including security, welfare and monitoring services. Jul 03, 20 they want the benefit of international best practices in facilities management at lowest cost. Ocs to offer facilities management services in india ecj. 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.
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. Ocs group invests rs 200 crore, eyes more acquisitions in. The new zealand operation was followed with expansion into australia in 1998, and ocs has since gone on to build sizeable operations in china. Logue corporate assists ocs with indian investment logue. Chris cracknell, chief executive officer of ocs group, comments. If you have security related questions or want a reliable security manager then chris is your man. Commenting on the joint venture, chris cracknell said ocs group is delighted to celebrate our entry into the middle east by launching operations here in qatar. We are determined to remain at the forefront of the security sector. Prior to joining grant thornton in 2016, chris was the chief executive officer at ocs group ltd.
Ocs group invests rs 200 crore, eyes more acquisitions in india. All the evidence from studies carried out in organisations that have implemented the living wage is that the living wage improves employee loyalty. Ocs now employs 76,000 people, including 26,000 in the uk. The system allows ocs to capture all the information needed to comply with sia licensing including ten year career history for the screening process. Jun 30, 20 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. The official launch of ocs qatar will take place at the british embassy, coinciding with a cocktail reception followed by dinner, scheduled on the same day.
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. For specific information on any of the coures or packages below, click the learn more link next to the item. Over the next three years, ocs aims to add another 1,000 jobs to the existing 1,000 fulltime dtg staff in singapore. Family firms defy downturn as generation game fuels profits overshadowed by big corporations with their brands and easy access to finance, some have argued that family businesses have been pushed.
Gulf construction online ocs and zahid group form fm. Walk into the headquarters of ocs group and there is no mistaking that you are in a family business. Ocs group supplies support services such as maintenance, catering, security and cleaning. Ocs group expands middle eastern operation with launch of uae. 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. We are determined to remain at the forefront of the security sector by harnessing the most advanced technologies. 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.
It is led by chief executive chris cracknell, 56, who is based in singapore, and the business is owned by the descendants of frederick goodliffe, who founded it in. He spent 39 years with the company and when he was appointed to ceo in 1996. Cracknell believes the group has progressed from being. India is a powerhouse in the global economy and the ocs group reiterates its longterm commitment to this market through a single brand yet multiple business units. Ocs group corporate office in new york ny is a business organisation reported to assist people in terms of financial matters. Chris cracknell, ceo, ocs group winning a queens award for enterprise in international trade led him to pay. Chris was a pleasure to work with and dedicated to any tasks set for him.
Incentive fm group has acquired lynx security services. Three minutes with chris cracknell, ceo, ocs uk india. We also deliver airport security, hold baggage screening, aircraft clean and. Chris cracknell non executive director clipper holdings. Ifm explores the story behind incentive fm incentive fm group. Ocs group ltd expands in singapore through don thaker acquisition. 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. Pradeep p menon,ramesh pimple the ukbased ocs group, which has been making significant investments in india over the last few years, has announced a major business integration initiative to offer total facility management services in india. Ocs group provides office cleaning, office catering, security services, waste management and horticulture services in the united kingdom. The groups operations now employ around 22,000 people and it is keen to point out it is now focusing on job creation and skills enhancement of its employees. Chris cracknell, ceo of ocs group international, commented.
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. India is a powerhouse in the global economy and the ocs group reiterates its longterm commitment to this market through a. 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. Chris cracknell is chief executive of ocs group, the facilities services company that operates across five continents, with over 91,000 employees. Case study of how ocs group has grown in india by ceo chris.
Ocs india to offer tfm services clean india journal. I have been working at ocs group fulltime for more than 3 years pros pay always correct which is a good sign when working for companys like security companies they try and keep you on the same site which is good for continuity. Ocs group invests rs 200 cr, eyes more acquisitions in india. Indeed ranks job ads based on a combination of employer bids and relevance, such as your search terms and other activity on indeed. 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. Ocs group s headquarters is located in crawley, england, gb rh11 9bp. Our security services include manned guarding, alarm monitoring and response, cctv and intruder alarm systems, remote monitoring, event stewarding and security, and car park management. Case study of how ocs group has grown in india by ceo chris cracknell. Peter slator takes over from chris cracknell, who led ocs group for the last 19 years, during which time the company experienced substantial.
Ocs groups competitors, revenue, number of employees. Chris cracknell, chief executive of international facilities services organisation ocs group limited and chair of fm skills body asset skills, is convinced industry representation is too fragmented and employer needs are not being addressed in a coherent manner. International player ocs group to offer total facilities management. Jan 16, 20 chris cracknell, chief executive of international facilities services organisation ocs group limited and chair of fm skills body asset skills, is convinced industry representation is too fragmented and employer needs are not being addressed in a coherent manner. We also deliver airport security, hold baggage screening, aircraft clean and search, and guarding and patrolling for the aviation industry. Chris cracknell further commented, singapore has a sound infrastructure and is an established business and aviation hub with many regional and global multinational corporations headquartered here. Ocs to offer integrated facility service the hindu. Chris cracknell, chief executive officer, ocs group, said. Ocs group competitors, revenue and employees owler. Ocs group ltd expands in singapore through don thaker.
Ocs groups managing director, chris cracknell, said the company needed to take. Chris cracknell, chief executive officer of ocs group, said. Commenting on the joint venture, chris cracknell said ocs group is delighted to celebrate our entry. Also receptive to introduction of new work methods and task requirements set for him. 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. As these sectors expand, so clients place more intense demands on their facilities, and so, in turn, they.
The gatwick headquartered company is led by chief executive chris cracknell, 56, and owned. Chris cracknell, chief executive officer, ocs group, said, india is a. Apr 16, 2012 ocs group ltd recently acquired the outsourced cleaning company don thaker group dtg in singapore as a key step in the groups strategic. Ocs group employs 73,000 staff delivering support services such as. The company provides a variety of property support services, including auditing and inventory management, catering, cleaning, document management, hvac and electrical maintenance, laundry.
I worked at ocs group parttime for more than 3 years. We intend to grow revenues derived from overseas operations rapidly over the next three years. Under the leadership of 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 over 91,000 people, serving clients in over 50 countries. 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.
Frederick william goodliffe set up the firm back in 1900 and named his business as new century window and general cleaning company. Chris cracknell, chief executive officer for ocs group, commented. It will also do your laundry and sell you a bag to put it in. 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. Case study of how ocs group has grown in india by ceo. Jun 26, 20 ocs also has 26 per cent stake in central investigation and security services. Family firms defy downturn as generation game fuels profits. We protect people and guard property at locations such as entertainment venues, shopping centres and hospitals. Ocs forms joint venture with saudi arabias zahid group. Ocs launches integrated facilities management service in.
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. Chief executive chris cracknell, 54, has led recent expansion in asia from the companys regional base in thailand. 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. May, 2016 chris cracknell is chief executive of ocs group, the facilities services company that operates across five continents, with over 91,000 employees. Family firms defy downturn as generation game fuels. Ocs group is a familyowned business in the fourth and fifth generation giving chris unique insights into family succession as a member of the family himself. Cracknell believes the group has progressed from being family. India is a powerhouse in the global economy and the ocs group reiterates its longterm commitment to this. List of all current job openings, an overview of hiring trends, and all relevant company information.
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