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, engineering, manufacturing and construction. He has a proven track record of driving operational excellence, delivering large-scale business 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.
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 consistently delivered strong results across all its markets.
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.
