Buckles to leave security group G4S next week
Buckles, who admitted that the company’s reputation was left in “tatters” following the fiasco, will be replaced by finance director Ashley Almanza.
The group also said the new role of chief operating officer – created following a review into its handling of the Olympics contract – will be filled by Eddie Aston, who is currently chief executive for global sectors at delivery firm DHL.
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Hide AdG4S chairman John Connolly said: “Nick Buckles made a massive contribution to the group over a 28-year career.
“As chief executive he led G4S in the creation of significant shareholder value following the merger of Securicor and Group 4 Falck.”
Almanza added: “G4S is a great global business with enormous long-term potential and I am looking forward to working with a highly experienced and capable management team as we take the business forward.”