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International façade specialist, Permasteelisa Group, has set its sights on global growth in the luxury retail market.
With 511 projects successfully delivered since 2019 and 101 projects currently live, the company is renowned for being a market leader in the delivery of bespoke retail façades and fit outs for global luxury brands, mainly in Asia.
As part of its ambitious plan in this market, the company has appointed a new General Manager, Antoine Cazalis de Fondouce, to lead the growth in existing and new markets, including APAC, North America, and the Middle East. It will operate as a global business unit under the brand name ‘Permasteelisa Gartner Retail’.
Permasteelisa Group, the global leader in the design, construction and installation of technically advanced façades, has appointed Anna Foden as its first ever Head of Sustainability.
Permasteelisa Group’s Chief Technical Innovation Officer, Jalal Fitoury, comments: “We are delighted that Anna has agreed to take up this new role. She is an experienced senior sustainability professional with a background in construction and an excellent level of familiarity for the built environment ecosystem. We are excited to have her on the team and look forward to working with her on what is a crucial next step for Permasteelisa Group.”
“I’m impressed with the existing innovation, and crucially, the drive at Permasteelisa Group, to showcase the value the company brings around sustainability from design, manufacture, through to construction and aftercare in everything from whole-life carbon reductions, circularity, responsible sourcing, and beyond."
Permasteelisa Group, a global leader in advanced façade design and installation, has reported solid financial results for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024. The company achieved a turnover of €790 million, with an adjusted EBITDA of €27 million, alongside improved operating margins, positive cash flow, and an 18% rise in new orders.
CEO Liam Cummins highlighted the company's resilience amid economic uncertainty, noting its strong balance sheet and debt-free status. With significant growth in key markets like the UK, North America, and Asia, Cummins expressed optimism about the future, supported by a strategic focus on selective projects and global portfolio diversification.
Permasteelisa Group, the global leader in the design, construction and installation of technically advanced building envelopes, has been appointed by EllisDon to deliver the bespoke curtain wall of the East Tower of the new Forma development, located in the heart of Toronto, Frank Gehry’s hometown.
Developed by Great Gulf, Dream Unlimited, and Westdale Properties, and designed by world renowned Toronto-born architect Frank Gehry, Forma is a mixed-use development that will comprise residential accommodation, commercial offices and retail and public spaces.
The first phase of the development is constituted by the East Tower, a 73-storey residential tower that will reach the height of 263 m (862 ft) and offer a total 864 residential units.
Melissa Schwartz has been appointed Vice President, Finance, for North America, with effect from 15 July 2024.
Melissa is an accomplished finance executive, who started her career as a construction risk analyst before transitioning into finance.
She has a fantastic career history, holds a B.S. in Construction Management and an M.S. Management from the University of Florida. She also has an MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business, which she was awarded in 2018.
Permasteelisa Group has moved to a new state-of-the-art premises in the heart of London, in Yarnwicke, Cannon Street.
Recognised as the world’s premier integrated provider of high quality, bespoke curtain wall solutions, colleagues from all three of the Group’s specialist brands – Permasteelisa, Gartner and Scheldebouw – will operate from the new office as it strengthens its position in the capital.
Thomas Jefferson has been appointed Vice President, Human Resources (HR), for North America, with effect from 7 May 2024.
Thomas is an accomplished HR executive with over 30 years’ experience in various industries including telecommunications, machinery and manufacturing, utilities and door and window manufacturing.
As an HR leader, he has led the design and delivery of integrated strategies which have driven employee experience improvements, ensuring that organizational transformation needs are aligned to business growth plans.