resource is delighted to confirm the appointment of Dr Len O’Hagan as Chairman of the resource Services Group Board and Martin Cole as Board Non- Executive Director.

Dr O’Hagan, who is Chairman of Belfast Harbour Commissioners, has a distinguished pedigree in business development and takes the helm following the recent management buy-in at resource and a major strengthening of the group’s balance sheet.

David Seaton, CEO of resource Services Group, said: “Dr O’Hagan’s leadership and guidance will be invaluable to the board in developing and implementing our strategic plans for growth.”

Dr O’Hagan added: “I believe there is considerable scope for resource to grow its market share and I look forward to working with the board to achieve that. resource has an excellent track record in delivering high-quality support services and is very well positioned to assist governments and private sector organisation to reduce operating costs whilst improving service delivery."

Mr Cole has worked for more than 20 years providing finance and business related services to companies across a wide variety of sectors.

During his career to date he has served as a partner in professional practice providing services including restructuring and business planning. He was an investment director in a private equity company and has acted as portfolio manager for a range of diverse investee companies. He is also a non- executive director of an AIM listed plc.. Currently he is the owner of Chapman Cole a niche corporate finance company.