Construction and development services provider HLG Associates has announced the promotion of a new Managing Director as it enters its 15th year business.
Chris Bester is a Chartered Environmentalist, a Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry, a Trustee of the Jersey Ecology Trust Fund, and a Member of the Jersey Chamber of Commerce Building Housing and Environment Committee.
He holds both BSc (Hons) and MSc (Euro) in Chemistry as well as qualifications in Environmental Management. He is also an active member of the Jersey Round Table.
Since joining HLG in September 2020, Mr Bester has created a new revenue stream and developed a strong understanding of the local building and development sectors, and the services that HLG provides.
The firm said that over the past nine months whilst acting ‘up’ as a Director, Mr Bester had “proven himself to be a perfect fit” in helping to manage and lead on the development of the business.
Following an absence through ill health and recuperation, Jerry Willis has stood down from his role as Group Managing Director. However, Mr Willis has now returned to the business, initially on a part-time basis, to fulfil a new position of Business Development Lead.
This new role will focus on supporting business growth, generating new leads, nurturing existing relationships and exploring new income streams for the company.
Commenting on these changes, the Board of Directors said: “Chris Bester’s promotion to managing director is warmly welcomed and the Board are particularly pleased to note that Chris has been promoted from within the company, demonstrating a real return on HLG’s investment in our people.
“The Board thank Jerry for his service as initially Director and latterly Managing Director and are delighted that he has agreed to stay connected with the business to support Chris with ensuring the continued success of HLG in the future.”