The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) Group has announced changes to its management structure. The changes, it says, will help the organisation focus on improving services and further developing both the GGF and its subsidiary commercial companies: the Fenestration Self Assessment Scheme (Fensa), the British Fenestration Rating Council (BFRC), Installsure insurance and the inspections and auditing company, RISA.
With immediate effect, GGF’s managing director, John Agnew, will assume overall responsibility for the operational activity of GGF (trade federation), GGF’s central internal services (HR, finance and IT) and all subsidiary commercial companies. All GGF trade federation management, heads of central services and subsidiary commercial company heads will report to John.
Also with immediate effect, Anda Gregory will take on the new role of chief development officer, which has full responsibility for the GGF Group’s business development, including the trade federation, the central internal services and subsidiary commercial companies. All employees of GGF, the trade federation, central internal services and subsidiary commercial companies will report to Anda on matters relating to the development of the business processes and systems. Anda will also lead the development of the GGF Group’s products and services to all GGF Group shareholders, stakeholders and customers.
Both John and Anda will continue to report to the GGF president, Tony Smith, acting on behalf of the GGF main board. Of the new structure, Tony stated: “This is an exciting time for the GGF Group of businesses. These changes will enable us to drive the businesses forward, creating excellent opportunities for our employees, customers and shareholders.”
Anda said that she was excited by her new role, adding: “It will free up time to work on developing the business in a positive way, which is hard to do effectively around business as usual. It’s great knowing that the commercial businesses will continue to be well looked after with John Agnew at the helm.”
John agreed: “The changes that we have made in roles and responsibilities will position the GGF Group of businesses to really focus on operational activities, whilst also developing the opportunities for business growth. This a very positive change for the whole organisation and I look forward to working with my colleagues as we embed the new structure for the benefit of all parts of the GGF Group.”
Anda added: “The pandemic has given us the opportunity to reflect on what will work best for the businesses and the group as a whole. Standing still isn’t an option if we are to retain our leading positions in the glass, glazing and fenestration sectors. I’m very much looking forward to the new challenges and working on exciting initiatives for our industry.”
It is hopes that the new structure will enable the GGF Group to grow quicker and improve all aspects of the business, from revenues profits and investment through to better processes, systems and sustainability. Tony concluded by saying: “For many years, the GGF and its commercial companies have operated well but often independently. These changes will see the GGF Group make better use of its specialist skills across the organisation to improve the delivery of existing services and be more effective in the joint promotion of the GGF and its subsidiary commercial companies. I am sure all connected to the GGF Group will join me in extending our best wishes to John and Anda in their new roles.”
