In this week's episode of The FM Channel Podcast, I catch up with Grant Walford - Managing Director for Mitie.
Grant takes us through his humble beginnings as an apprentice in the construction sector, and how his role was made redundant during the recession of the 80's.
This led him to transferring into the FM sector, which was still an industry that many didn't realise existed.
Since then, Grant has worked for some fantastic and well respected companies and has progressed to where he is today.
He is driven by helping people, both clients and employees.
We discuss how Covid helped put a spotlight on the FM industry and maybe fast forward it's reputation and importance by maybe 15-20 years!
Grant highlights the importance of listening to those around you who are willing to give you their time, and then it's up to you, what you do that with that information.
Like a lot of the people I meet in the FM sector, Grant is a lovely guy, very down to earth and straight talking.
I hope you enjoy this episode.
Cheers,
Claudio