Q3, the newly-launched boutique FM company, has announced that Baroness Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE has joined its board as its Non-Executive Chairwoman. Baroness McGregor-Smith has a high profile in the British business world, having served as the CEO of Mitie Group PLC for over nine years and chaired ground-breaking reports on behalf of the UK government into diversity and equal opportunities in the workplace.
Martyn Freeman, Q3's CEO said: “I am delighted to welcome Ruby to our business. Q3 will be a game-changer in the FM industry by actively disrupting the old ways of working. We are passionate about creating the next generation of entrepreneurs in the outsourcing industry with a huge focus on operational expertise, delivering great service to clients and giving extraordinary careers to many. We especially want to utilise the talents of a broad cross section of society and our Chairwoman brings invaluable experience with her.”
Baroness McGregor-Smith says of her appointment: “I am delighted to join the board of Q3. I am very excited to support Martyn and the team as they create a diverse and successful business.
I have always been passionate about starting up new businesses with great values and have a real belief in share ownership for employees. This entrepreneurial focus, together with our partnership model with clients marks the start of a new era in the outsourcing industry."
