Harmony Fire expands UK leadership team

Harmony Fire has announced the appointment of Rob Hutton as Strategic Partnerships Director, expanding its leadership team in the United Kingdom.

The company confirmed the news in a release published on its website.

According to Harmony Fire, Hutton will help shape its customer engagement strategy and oversee procurement advice, with a focus on public sector housing contracts.

The company stated that Hutton brings more than two decades of experience in social housing and has previously held senior roles at Tier 1 contractors.

This announcement follows the recent appointment of Ged Moore as Managing Director of Harmony Fire’s Auro technology division.

Hutton to focus on social housing sector

Harmony Fire explained that Hutton’s role will concentrate on working with housing associations and local authorities.

The company said that he will be responsible for enhancing the customer experience programme and promoting social value outcomes.

Rob Hutton said: “Put simply, I’m passionate about the social housing sector as I directly understand the importance of high-quality and safe housing to support a sense of place and the aspirations of individuals and families.

“I’ve spent my entire career looking to affect positive and meaningful change in the sector, and this is the genuine appeal of Harmony Fire; an organisation with solid ethics and the passion to make a difference, allied to a culture that drives and embraces innovation to transform safety outcomes.

“I’ve watched the impressive growth of the business over the last few years, the relationship building based on knowledge and expertise, alongside the desire to understand and advocate for the social housing sector.

“The breadth and depth of talent at Harmony Fire is a major attractor, as is a real focus on sector disruption to bring technology and innovation, like the recently launched Auro Door product, that will mark a profound step-change for resident safety.”

Leadership appointments follow recent product launch

Harmony Fire stated that Hutton’s appointment is part of a wider growth strategy.

The company reported that both Hutton and Moore join the organisation at a key point following the global launch of its new product, Auro Door.

Connor Mitchell, Director at Harmony Fire, said: “We’re thrilled to announce that Rob and Ged have joined the team, bringing their expertise, deep market knowledge and passion for safety to support our ambitious expansion plans.

“Both individuals have outstanding networks and track-records delivering at the highest levels and join us at a pivotal moment in our history, with the recent global launch of the world’s first self-testing fire door – Auro Door.

“Attracting the highest calibre talent is how Harmony Fire will continue to push the boundaries and challenge the status-quo to constantly improve safety outcomes for residents, while protecting our customers.

“We look forward to working with all our new colleagues as we raise the benchmark for safety in the built environment.”

Company aims to strengthen industry partnerships

Harmony Fire said that part of Hutton’s remit will include helping the business develop new procurement approaches with its partners.

The company stated that this will include long-term work with housing bodies and industry stakeholders to improve building safety across residential estates.

It said that his knowledge of retrofitting and building maintenance will play a role in shaping customer strategies.

Harmony Fire added that both new appointments reflect its aim to embed specialist experience at senior level.

It confirmed that both roles will sit within the organisation’s national leadership structure.

Harmony Fire strategy focuses on technology and ethics

Harmony Fire stated that its recent focus has been on combining technical innovation with ethical business practices.

The company reported that its recent product, Auro Door, has been positioned as a safety innovation within the fire door sector.

It said that this aligns with a broader strategy to provide solutions to long-standing compliance issues in public housing.

The company added that leadership hires are being used to support this shift through specialist sector knowledge.

It stated that upcoming announcements will detail how this approach is being expanded across its other product lines.

Harmony Fire appoints new director to lead strategic partnerships in social housing: Summary

Harmony Fire has appointed Rob Hutton as Strategic Partnerships Director.

The company confirmed the appointment on its official website.

Hutton brings 22 years of social housing sector experience.

He has previously held senior positions at Tier 1 contractors.

He will oversee customer engagement and procurement strategies.

His role includes enhancing social value outcomes for housing partners.

Harmony Fire recently appointed Ged Moore to lead its Auro division.

The company launched the Auro Door product earlier this year.

Director Connor Mitchell welcomed both appointments in a statement.

Harmony Fire stated that the new hires support its national expansion.

Hutton will work with housing associations and local authorities.

His focus includes retrofit programmes and maintenance contracts.

The company said its strategy combines ethics and innovation.

Further updates on this strategy are expected from Harmony Fire.