CHRISTEYNS WELCOMES NEW
APPRENTICES Two new apprentices have joined the Foundation Apprenticeship Scheme at Bradford-based detergent, hygiene and construction chemical manufacturer, Christeyns.
Joe Pearson, 23, and Adam Brookfield, 18, fought off strong competition to be selected for the two apprenticeship places at the Rutland Street headquarters. Over 90 applications were received and shortlisted candidates took part in a selection day that involved interviews with the management team, numeracy and literacy tests, team activities and a factory tour.
The two apprentices have now started their foundation apprenticeship venture during which they will follow
DR. ILHAM KADRI NAMED PRESIDENT AND CEO OF
DIVERSEY Diversey has appointed Dr. Ilham Kadri to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Dr. Kadri will be responsible for establishing Diversey as a standalone business and leading it to realise its full potential in the hygiene and cleaning industry.
Diversey is becoming a standalone business that will encompass several businesses that Bain Capital Private Equity, a global private investment firm, has agreed to purchase from Sealed Air Corporation. Dr. Kadri’s appointment will be effective upon the closing of the sale to Bain Capital Private Equity, which is expected in September 2017.
Diversey will include the Diversey Care division of Sealed Air, as well as the food hygiene solution business that is part of its Food Care division. Diversey will integrate chemicals,
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the EAL Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Performing Manufacturing Operations and Level 2 Diploma in Engineering and Technology.
The two-year programme will involve spending a minimum of one month in each internal department including customer services, purchasing, accounts, production, distribution and transport. They will also undertake further training including a forklift truck course.
As well as learning about Christeyns, the apprentices will also spend time at Alex Reid, Klenzan and other companies under the Christeyns UK umbrella.
Neville Kildunne, Works Manager and Apprenticeship Scheme Mentor commented: “Apprenticeships are at the heart of our staffing policies here at Christeyns. Our training programme ensures that wherever they are in the business, our new recruits are aware of the influence they could have on
floor care machines, tools and equipment, with a wide range of technology based value-added services, food safety services and water and energy management.
Dr. Kadri joined Sealed Air in early 2013 as the President of the Diversey Care business. Under her leadership, the Diversey Care division has achieved a track record of consistent global growth through a deep customer- centric commitment and cutting edge innovation. She is the founder and Chairwoman of The ISSA Hygieia Network, is a committed advocate for diversity and inclusion, and has won multiple awards for her business achievements, her commitment to fighting female illiteracy and supporting women in business.
Ken Hanau, a managing director at Bain Capital Private Equity, commented: “We are looking forward to partnering with Ilham, and welcoming her to the Bain Capital family. She has established a track record of leading change and delivering results in a global environment, and we believe Diversey has a bright future with her at its helm.”
other departments and therefore take decisions based on systemic thinking.”
Joe, from Bramley, Leeds, has a background in sales and has also spent time working in Greece. He is a keen gym enthusiast and although early days he is interested in the selling side of the Christeyns operation, as well as the engineering department.
Adam lives in Baildon and attended Bradford College, where he undertook a Manufacturing Engineering course. Inspired by the possibilities that a career at Christeyns offers, Adam is keen to learn about all areas of the business. Outside of work he enjoys football and working on his car.
There are currently seven apprentices undergoing various programmes at Christeyns, and a new Talent Academy scheme is being put into place with the aim of developing employees across all levels of the business.
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Dr. Kadri said: “I am excited by the opportunity that lies ahead to build Diversey as a customer-centric global leader in the hygiene and cleaning industry, and to fully engage our employees on this journey. As a standalone company, we will have additional resources focused on innovative digital solutions and game-changing approaches like the Internet of Clean.”
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