UAE-based facilities management (FM) services provider, Emrill, has appointed David Kaleta as head of technical. Kaleta will develop and implement strategies to optimise the efficiency of maintenance services, ensure Emrill’s compliance with industry standards and best practices, and enhance health, safety and quality across the organisation. In his new role, Kaleta will be instrumental in further enhancing customer experience and streamlining Emrill’s operations.

With over 30 years’ FM experience, Kaleta is a qualified maintenance engineer and has worked extensively within operations, health and safety, and technology roles. As a strong communicator with vast technical knowledge, Kaleta will manage partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and enhance the technical expertise of Emrill’s employees. He will apply his strategic thinking and leadership skills to motivate teams, ensure the organisation’s compliance with industry regulations and promote the delivery of world-class FM services and standards for Emrill’s clients. As the head of technical at Emrill, Kaleta will be responsible for implementing a comprehensive strategy comprising innovative, technologically driven initiatives to bolster operations and customer satisfaction.

Regarding his recent appointment, Kaleta said: “I am excited for this opportunity to work with an organisation that understands the importance and benefits of technological advancement and processes in the FM industry. Emrill promotes innovation, nurtures creativity, and focuses on delivering quality services to its clients while continuously investing in the development of its people. I aim to create and implement a solid technical strategy to optimise the strengths of Emrill’s workforce and enable data-led decision-making that will positively impact our FM processes, service delivery and client relationships.”

Emrill’s CEO, Stuart Harrison, commented on Kaleta’s recent position: “David’s strong technical expertise makes him the ideal candidate to drive our service delivery forward. His extensive knowledge of and experience in managing teams, strong problem-solving capabilities and communication skills will help us implement innovative solutions to boost our operational excellence within the built environment.”

Harrison also explained that compliance with industry best practices will help Emrill achieve greater efficiencies and continue to expand its high-quality service offering. He said: “With David’s vast experience in strengthening FM operations from a technical standpoint and his focus on leading global industry services, we will continue to enhance our client experience, elevate our service standards and build on our value partnerships with clients.”

Kaleta is a member of the British Institution of Facilities Management and holds City & Guilds mechanical engineering certification (1&2) from Bangor Technical College, Ireland. His other professional qualifications include a construction industry training board apprenticeship in mechanical engineering, heating, plumbing and ventilation, and a City & Guilds advanced craft higher national diploma from Newtownards Technical College, Ireland. Kaleta is also a recipient of awards in ‘Quality implementation in the workforce’ and ‘Investors in people’ for his work as an internal facilitator at Jordanstown University, Ireland.

For more information, please contact Kimberley Bostock at IHC:  kimberley@ih-c.com

About Emrill

Emrill Services LLC is a multi-award-winning integrated facilities management provider in the UAE, providing a full range of hard and soft FM and manned security services with innovative solutions tailored to support its clients, including cutting-edge energy solutions and real-time performance management systems. Emrill commands an exceptionally high level of client retention and has enjoyed continuous growth since its formation.

As an industry leader, Emrill helps organisations shape environments and create great places to live, work and visit while achieving their commercial goals through providing a range of highly effective FM solutions. Sectors serviced include residential, commercial, industrial and master communities, as well as industries as diverse as aviation, logistics, healthcare, retail, hospitality, education and leisure. Emrill’s mission to be the region’s preferred facilities management partner is being achieved by providing quality services, ensuring safety and building trusted relationships based upon mutual values. Emrill strives for excellence through embracing innovation and empowering its people to be their best through a strong commitment to education and development and employee welfare.

Emrill has been consistently recognised by the industry, winning regional and international awards for its health and safety, engineering, technology, sustainability, people development and training achievements, as well as being named the region’s top overall FM company by several respected industry titles and organisations, including BICSc.

As the first FM company to be awarded the Dubai Chamber CSR Label for its sustainable and responsible corporate practices, the company has now held this title for eleven consecutive years.

Operating to the highest international standards, Emrill is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 41001:2018, NICEIC, BICSc and CPD-accredited. Clients are fully supported through modern IT infrastructure, dedicated client managers and a 24-hour call centre, and also benefit from the newest technology, industry-leading techniques and latest equipment releases consistently delivered through Emrill’s ongoing Innovation and Future Ready Programme.

To learn more, please visit www.emrill.com