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Melissa Schwartz has been appointed Vice President, Finance, for North America, with effect from 15 July 2024.
Melissa is an accomplished finance executive, who started her career as a construction risk analyst before transitioning into finance.
She has a fantastic career history, holds a B.S. in Construction Management and an M.S. Management from the University of Florida. She also has an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business, which she was awarded in 2018.
Permasteelisa Group, the global leader in the design, construction and installation of technically advanced building envelopes, has been appointed by Mace at the City of London’s Salisbury Square Development.
The contract will see the global specialist design, manufacture and install the façade to the new City of London Law Courts and City of London Police Headquarters. This comprehensive project, funded and delivered by the City of London Corporation, aims to strengthen the City's justice system and promote London's standing as a premier location for business and innovation. It will equip the City of London Police with a state-of-the-art HQ and operational base to police the square mile and protect the UK from the threat of economic and cybercrime.
The buildings, which are eight and 10 storeys respectively have been designed by Eric Parry Architects. The façade of the City of London Law Court will feature granite and limestone and will represent a contemporary reworking of the historic civic buildings of the Square Mile.
The City of London Police Headquarters will feature a bespoke, weather-resistant, steel and glass façade which will naturally 'mature' over time. This will give the building a distinctive colour which will blend in seamlessly with the brickwork of the adjacent building.
Permasteelisa Group has moved to a new state-of-the-art premises in the heart of London, in Yarnwicke, Cannon Street.
Recognised as the world’s premier integrated provider of high quality, bespoke curtain wall solutions, colleagues from all three of the Group’s specialist brands – Permasteelisa, Gartner and Scheldebouw – will operate from the new office as it strengthens its position in the capital.
Thomas Jefferson has been appointed Vice President, Human Resources (HR), for North America, with effect from 7 May 2024.
Thomas is an accomplished HR executive with over 30 years’ experience in various industries including telecommunications, machinery and manufacturing, utilities and door and window manufacturing.
As an HR leader, he has led the design and delivery of integrated strategies which have driven employee experience improvements, ensuring that organizational transformation needs are aligned to business growth plans.
Kim Palmen-Koop has been named Group Innovation Director at the Permasteelisa Group, effective today (15 April 2024).
An innovative leader with extensive cross functional experience in Innovation, Project Management and Operations, Kim joins the business after spending more than 30 years at Rockfon, part of the Rockwool Group. Kim joined Rockfon in 1993, taking on various roles including Product Development Manager, International Project Manager and finally Head of Research & Development – a role she held from 2019 until now.
Nathalie Lion Haddad has been named Chief People Officer of the Permasteelisa Group, effective today.
A Human Resources executive with more than 20 years’ international experience, Nathalie has a track record of leading cultural, organisational and leadership transformation in diverse global business contexts across the oil and gas, electronics and mining industries.
Permasteelisa Group, the global leader in the design, construction and installation of technically advanced building envelopes, has been appointed to deliver the glazing and cladding at St. John’s Wood Square, a prestigious new development in the heart of London.
The St John’s Wood Square project is the redevelopment of the 5.5-acre former St. John’s Wood Barracks, previously occupied by the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery. The residential development will comprise nine buildings, ranging in height from three to six storeys, offering a total of 179 residential units.
Permasteelisa will design, engineer, manufacture and install over 15,000 sq m of custom-made architectural cladding across all blocks. For the main elevations, largely made up of precast elements, the company will supply tripled glazed punched windows and sliding doors, balustrades and metal balconies.