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Stadium News Origin Amenity Solutions Appoints Richard Walton As Managing Director


Origin Amenity Solutions (OAS), a leading provider of innovative products and services for turf management in the sports and amenity sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Walton as its new Managing Director.


OAS is now part of the newly formed Living Landscapes division within Origin Enterprises PLC. The creation of Origin Living Landscapes reinforces the Group’s commitment to the sports,


Chris Clark, who previously held the role of MD with OAS, will continue as head of Origin’s Amenity division, currently comprising eight individual businesses. The Amenity division


has been divided into two


sub-divisions of Sports and Landscapes; Clive Whinnett has been appointed as Managing Director of the Sport


division. landscape,


and environmental markets to address the growing demand for sustainable and environmental product solutions.


Richard brings over 27 years of experience in commercial leadership roles within the amenity and landscaping industry. Before joining


Origin, he held senior positions


at Scotts Professional, Everris, and ICL, where he demonstrated a strong track record of driving business growth,


development, and acquisition initiatives. Since joining Origin in July 2023 as Commercial Officer for the Sports and Landscapes sectors, Richard has made significant contributions, identifying areas for strategic improvement and implementing initiatives that have delivered measurable value. Richard will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the strategic direction of OAS.


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Richard Walton, new Managing Director at Origin Amenity Solutions


This restructuring will increase focus on establishing and growing the Origin Living Landscapes brand as the leading solutions provider


for the sports, landscape, and


environmental sectors. Chris comments: “Richard’s


appointment


marks an exciting new chapter for Origin Amenity Solutions. His extensive industry expertise,


passion for innovation, and


proven leadership capabilities make him the ideal person to lead OAS. I am confident


that he will build on our successes and drive continued excellence in service delivery for our customers.”


Richard Walton added: “I am honoured to take on this role and lead Origin Amenity Solutions at such an exciting time. OAS has an outstanding reputation for delivering future-ready products, services, and advice, and I look forward to working with the talented team to build on this legacy and achieve new levels of success.”


This appointment reflects Origin’s continued commitment to strengthening


its leadership team and advancing its strategic


objectives within the sports and landscaping sectors. With Richard at the helm, OAS is poised for sustained growth and innovation.


PTSG Appoints Greg Ward As Chief Operating Officer


Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), a leading provider of niche specialist services to the construction, facilities management and building services sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Greg Ward as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting directly to Nikhil Varty, PTSG’s CEO, Greg will play a key role in enhancing the company’s operational and financial performance as it embarks on its next phase of growth.


Greg brings more than 25 years of leadership experience across multiple business sectors, including aviation, security, facilities management,


construction. He has a proven track record of driving operational excellence,


transformations and creating value for stakeholders.


Prior to joining PTSG, Greg served as: • Chairman & CEO of Revive Group, where he successfully led business turnarounds and increased profitability for multiple companies across the aviation, engineering, retail, and security sectors. • Managing Director & Board Member at Transguard Group


(UAE), where he grew the business from $150 million to over $1 billion and expanded the workforce from 30,000 to 75,000 within five years. • Global Managing Director of Manufacturing for Laing O’Rourke,


responsible for multiple manufacturing factories


across the world. • Operations Director at BAA Heathrow, overseeing billions in turnover and thousands of employees in large-scale operations.


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engineering, manufacturing and delivering large-scale business


Greg’s ability to scale businesses, optimise operations and implement strategic growth initiatives makes him a very strong addition to the PTSG leadership team.


PTSG has established itself as a leader in specialist services through its five divisions: Access & Safety, Electrical Services, Building Access Specialists, Fire Solutions and Water Treatment. With a dedicated workforce of c3,000, an expanding customer base of more than 30,000, and an unwavering commitment to delivering best- in-class solutions, the company has consis Greg will further strengthen PTSG’s ability to leverage its scale, capabilities and potential to drive higher operational efficiencies, accelerate execution plans and unlock new growth opportunities. His expertise in business transformation, people development and financial optimisation will play a critical role in positioning PTSG for its next stage of evolution.


Commenting on Greg’s arrival, Nikhil Varty, CEO of PTSG, said: “PTSG has built an incredible track record of


delivering the right services for our customers, wherever and whenever they want them. Greg’s leadership and experience will help us take this to the next level of performance. His ability to drive operational excellence, develop talent and execute strategic initiatives will be instrumental in accelerating our growth and reinforcing PTSG’s position as the market leader across the sectors we serve. I am delighted to have Greg on board and look forward to the impact he will make.”


Greg’s appointment underscores PTSG’s commitment to investing in top-tier leadership to drive long-term success.


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