Ex Midlands Excellence Trustee, Mick Laverty, takes up top role at the Student Loan Company

The former chief executive of now defunct regional development agency Advantage West Midlands has taken up a new position north of the border.

Mick Laverty will take up his new role as head of Glasgow-based The Student Loans Company in January. 

Mr Laverty will join SLC in December in succession to Ed Lester before formally taking […]

IiE’s CEO defends ‘Excellence’ versus ‘Compliance’ in a debate at BCU on 21st November

Which is most appropriate for 21st Century business? Excellence or Compliance – let the battle commence As part of the World Quality day events programme, IIE’s CEO, Ian Nield is defending ‘Excellence’ versus ‘Compliance’ in a debate being held at Birmingham City University on 21st November. The debate is part of an exciting programme including […]

Dean Walton, Director of Warwickshire based Alumet Group, leads in winning ways

Dean Walton, sustainability director of Investors in Excellence certified organisation the Alumet Group has won a prestigious Institute of Directors award – national Director of the Year. Dean has worked in the construction industry for 35 years, the last 19 with Alumet whose headquarters is at Southam in Warwickshire. Earlier this year he was named […]

Viridian Housing’s customer services team celebrates IiE recognition

“This is a key milestone for Viridian and differentiates our customer services from other housing associations in our sector. We have a real passion for excellence and are continuously striving to improve our customers’ experience.” Roy Morgan Head of Customer Services To mark National Customer Services Week, 1 – 5 October, colleagues and Viridian customers […]

Mercian Housing commits to achieving the Investors in Excellence Standard

IiE is delighted to announce the recent commitment of Mercian Housing (part of Circle) to achieving the Investors in Excellence Standard. The Investors in Excellence Standard is a prestigious mark of excellence awarded to those organisations that demonstrate a high standard of all-round business performance. It is a very testing Standard covering all key business […]

Med-Co group commits to achieving the Investors in Excellence Standard

The Investors in Excellence Standard is a prestigious mark of excellence awarded to those organisations that demonstrate a high standard of all-round business performance. It is a very testing Standard covering all key business areas including leadership, people and customer results – but its scope makes it a powerful improvement tool. Danielle Williams, Operations Manager […]

Age Cymru Swansea Bay commits to becoming an Investor in Excellence

Investors in Excellence is delighted to announce the recent commitment of Age Cymru Swansea Bay to achieving the Investors in Excellence Standard. The Investors in Excellence Standard is a prestigious mark of excellence awarded to those organisations that demonstrate a high standard of all-round business performance. It is a very testing Standard covering all key […]

Why it Matters: Truflo Marine highlights the importance of quality supplier performance

On Wednesday 18th July, award winning organisation Truflo Marine, held its first key ‘Supplier Event’ to highlight the importance of quality supply chain partnerships. Truflo Marine, who were announced as this year’s Midlands Excellence Award Winner back in March 2012, is a specialist manufacturer producing high integrity valves for warships, submarines and the nuclear sector. […]

Bombardier Transportation recognised as an Investor in Excellence

“The Investors in Excellence Standard is a powerful improvement tool which has been integral to helping us focus on continuous improvement as we strive to increase our effectiveness in delivering better and more efficient services to our customers.” Francis Paonessa, President UK Rolling Stock Bombardier Transportation is a global leader in rail technology offering one […]