Bidvest Noonan has appointed Marielle Howitt as Director of Operations, strengthening the leadership of its Education and Public Sector portfolio in the UK.
Howitt will take responsibility for service delivery across the portfolio, working with clients and operational teams to improve consistency, service quality and support continued growth.
She joins the role with more than 15 years of senior leadership experience across complex, highly regulated and technology-enabled organisations.
Her previous responsibilities have included leading large operational teams and major transformation programmes, alongside developing operating models designed to improve performance and organisational resilience.
Howitt also brings experience in enterprise technology implementation, business integration and large-scale organisational change, with a particular focus on strengthening governance and improving customer and operational outcomes.
The appointment adds further operational experience to Bidvest Noonan, which provides facilities services across a range of complex environments in the UK, including the transport and public sectors.
James Gates, Managing Director for Southern Solutions at Bidvest Noonan, said: “Marielle brings substantial experience in leading complex operations and delivering transformation at scale, together with a genuine commitment to people and service excellence. Her appointment strengthens our Education and Public Sector business in the UK and supports our ambition to deliver outstanding outcomes for our clients.”
Howitt said: “I am delighted to be joining Bidvest Noonan, a business with a strong reputation for looking after its customers. I look forward to working with our teams and clients, building on strong foundations and creating an environment where our people can perform at their best.
“My focus will be on delivering reliable, high-quality services and lasting value for the organisations and communities we support.”
Bidvest Noonan said Howitt’s appointment will support its focus on combining operational performance with sustainable growth, while maintaining service standards across its Education and Public Sector customer base.
