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Emrill talks to fmME about a new three-year contract to provide FM for a high-end beach residence by Aldar in Abu Dhabi.

Ben Churchill joined Emrill a year ago as head of operations and was promoted to MD in January this year.

Since he took over the role, the company has launched an Ambassador Programme to recognise its staff, won a three year contract to provide FM for a beach residence by Aldar in Abu Dhabi, plans to expand its corporate client offerings and is developing more ways to communicate effectively with clients through SMS text, the internet and mobile phones.

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“It really is a great place to be,” said Churchill, who previously worked for one of Emrill’s three shareholders, Carillion in the UK for 10 years. The other two shareholders are Al Futtaim and Emaar.

“As managing director, Emrill is my most exciting role to date and the company has inspiring people.”

Carillion has a portfolio including health, education and regeneration, road, rail, defence and commercial property. With experience and projects that begin from consultancy at concept stages to ongoing FM and support services.

In the UK, it works in partnership with NHS organisations, supporting patient care to PFI hospital developments. Its facilities management services account for over 20% of the NHS outsourced facilities management services.

Churchill recently spent time in Shenzhen, in Southern China, north of Hong Kong setting up a new Carillion division and operations there.

As MD of Emrill, he is responsible for FM delivery across the UAE and every aspect of the business on behalf of the shareholders. This includes the operational aspects, financial decisions, support services and everything encompassed into the business as a whole.