Ground Control appoints new CEO
Jason Knights succeeds Simon Morrish as CEO of Ground Control as part of the company’s three-year growth plan.
Previously acting as managing director, Knights has grown the company from £120m to a projected £225m in revenue in 2025/26.
The announcement comes as part of the company’s broader leadership transition. Knights comments:
“Ground Control’s success is built on the hard work, dedication and expertise of our people and field teams, while being bold in doing the right thing for our people, planet and sustainable growth.”
Simon Morrish will be stepping down from the CEO role, transitioning to non-executive chairman. He will succeed Martin Leu who is leaving after six years.
Morrish says these transitions represent a “natural progression for the business”. Marcus Watson and Melissa Hungerford will also be leaving the company.
Fellow new board member Lisa Blakey comes in after 18 months as group HR director, and new chief financial officer Martin Nilsson replaces Freddie Wepener.
These transitions come as part of a company goal to promote internally. Blakey says:
“We’re creating a high-performing culture that breaks the traditional mould of industry stereotypes, with transparent career paths and a goal of 80% internal promotions over the next three years.”
Investing in new technology and people development, Knights says he is confident the expansion in both service lines and geography will see the business scale turnover over £300m over the next three years.