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GMI Construction Group<\/a> has appointed Simon Mennell to the newly created role of group HR director to support its strategic growth plans<\/h2>\n

Simon Mennell has joined GMI Construction Group in the new role of group HR director, as the company increases its headcount to nearly 300 members of staff.<\/p>\n

Simon Mennell has a wealth of foundation HR experience<\/h3>\n

In a career spanning almost 30 years, he has worked for several globally recognised brands including Nestle, Dow Jones, and Qatar Airways, where he was senior vice president for HR, managing a global team of 560 professionals.<\/p>\n

During that time, he has been responsible for founding HR departments from scratch, advising and leading HR functions during challenging times, as well as implementing several initiatives to improve workforce communication.<\/p>\n

Simon has been tasked with developing and strengthening GMI\u2019s HR structure, as well as creating strategies that support future growth<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Part of his focus will be on recruitment, attracting the right employees, developing the right skills, and retaining them, increasing \u2018learn as you earn\u2019 opportunities, including apprenticeships, and improving diversity and inclusivity within the workforce<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cultivating a strong workforce to deliver growth<\/h3>\n

Lee Powell, chief executive officer of GMI Construction Group, said: \u201cThis business is founded on achieving sustainable and controlled growth and much of its success is down to attracting and retaining high-quality employees with the right attitude and aptitude.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fact that we have recruited someone of Simon\u2019s calibre to the newly created role of Group HR Director reflects both GMI\u2019s ambitions and its ability to attract the right people to key positions.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn appointing Simon, we have again attracted someone who is a leader in his field who can help and support this company as it continues to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n

Simon said: \u201cI look forward to drawing on my considerable experience to help GMI further develop and strengthen its HR structure by ensuring that people issues, and solutions are at the heart of everything.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe share the same corporate and people values, including a strong belief that a skilled and motivated workforce is the absolute key to realising success.\u201d<\/p>\n

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