The Templand Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Bell as Chief Operating Officer effective from 1st January 2019.

Ian is a highly experienced, successful and well regarded business leader whose career has spanned the information technology, refrigeration, catering and food service industries.

The post is a welcome addition to the group, whose businesses include ITI Network Services, ITI Electrical Services and Newline Communications.

Ian’s remit is to provide “dynamic and objective support” to the board and employees across all Templand Group businesses.

Jason Denmark, Templand Group CEO, commented;

“I am delighted to announce the appointment of Ian Bell as Group COO. Ian’s position supports our long term intention to invest both in the group businesses and the people who are most instrumental within them.

“Ian’s position will provide dynamic and objective support for each director and individual members of the senior management team. Alongside this he will develop group ambassadorial duties and provide further support within business planning. His extensive experience will help drive performance measures through growth and will be instrumental to not only the Templand Group’s development, but individual personal development, which is essential for the continual success of the Group to move into the next stage of our strategic development.”