2017 Yearbook

Meet the Team 2017
We’re very proud of our ever-growing team of skilled employees - we have
over 160 members of staff in a range of roles across our business. Below
we’re introducing just a few people who make up the O’Donovan team.
Richard Clarke - Commercial Director
As Commercial Director, my role is extremely varied and primarily is to support the
Managing Director in driving business forward in terms of the commercial success of
the business, operations, recruitment, HR and special projects.
What has been your biggest business challenge?
In 2017 it has probably been getting to grips with the complexities of the new
Apprenticeship Levy so that we can look to make the most of it both in terms of
training opportunities for our employees, as well as the overall training strategy of
the company.
Ganimete Shabani - Financial Controller
I support the Managing Director in terms of our financial success. My profession and
role is so enjoyable because things never stand still. It’s a constant journey of
professional and personal development and learning . I also get great satisfaction
identifying and implementing cost-savings for the company, as well as the
negotiating aspects of my role.
What will you be spending more on in the next year?
I love my holidays, so I’d hope to be able to spend some more time travelling!
Lee Hayhow - Operations Officer
Working closely with the CEO and MD my role is to maintain compliance throughout
our five depots by implementing new operational methods to increase efficiency. I
also keep the company up to date with changing legislation and I’m a qualified trainer
for the Driver CPC programme delivered at our head office. I also hold a WAMITAB COTC
& CPC in road haulage and a Chartered Fellow of the CILT and CIWM. My training with
O’Donovan started in earnest 15 years ago with Jacqueline as my mentor and I still
learn something every day.
If you could change one thing about the industry, what would it be?
It would be the complexities of business regulators, but I think I would be lying as I
love a challenge!
Emma Brophy - PR Manager
I’m part of the PR and Marketing team helping ensure our key news and CSR activities
are communicated via press and social media platforms; all of which in turn helps
promote our services and maximise on business opportunities. My role includes
developing partnerships with industry organisations, as well as maintaining
relationships with the media to raise the profile of the company and brand.
What single thing would improve the quality of your life?
That’s simple! To have more hours in the day to do all the things I want to do. Failing
that, I’d love to be able to transport myself from place to place just by clicking my heels
together.
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