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Besseges Appoints James Kay As Group Head of Business Development

PRIVATEAug 09, 2026•about 2 hours ago

Position

Head of Business Development

Company

Besseges

James Kay
ManchesterSecurityFacility ManagementFacilities Support ServicesPublic Safety

Description

Besseges has appointed James Kay to the newly created role of group head of business development. His focus will be on leading the group's organic growth strategy across Besseges Fire and Besseges FM.

Company Information

Company

Besseges

Location

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

About

Besseges is a Manchester-based fire sprinkler and facilities management group. The company has over 50 years of experience in the fire industry. Besseges FM has rapidly grown since its launch three years ago, providing a complementary offering in fire protection and facilities management. The company is committed to ambitious growth plans and best-in-class service.

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