OLG appoints Steve Laird as vice-chairman
IMMINGHAM-BASED integrated engineering solutions company OLG has appointed Steve Laird as vice-chairman, with Jo Fox taking up the vacated group financial director role.
The second generation figure in the family business has been with the company since 1992, and has served as financial director since 2011.
He will remain an executive director of all group companies in addition to assuming responsibility for the group corporate governance and, in his absence, perform the duties of the chairman - father Jeff Laird.
Jo becomes the new group finance director, having joined in early 2020 as financial controller.
Using strategic financial and analytical information to support the board of directors to adapt to the effects of the global pandemic, she has overseen the implementation of new systems and processes allowing the sharing of information across the business, as well as strengthening controls and data management.
Her experience in finance covers more than two decades of audit and financial management giving her practical and hands on approach to financial leadership. As group finance director, Jo will oversee the business functions that support the wider group.
She said: “As we see a return to growth for the group, I am thrilled to be able to join the other directors in providing a stable platform for an exciting future.” The group, rebranded from On Line Group, operates six businesses ranging from process design solutions to specialist recruitment and media.